The validity of the DSM-IV scheme for classifying bulimic eating disorders

Article Abstract:

Researchers found clinical evidence to support the classification of bulimic disorders according to the scheme laid down in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). This scheme classifies bulimic disorders according to clinical severity. It divides bulimia nervosa into purging and non-purging types, and introduces the classification of binge-eating disorder. The researchers recruited and followed up a sample of 250 young women and found that the DMV-IV classification has both descriptive and predictive validity.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, Bulimia, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Book)

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Self-recognition of disordered eating among women with bulimic-type eating disorders: A community-based study

Article Abstract:

A study examines self-recognition of eating-disordered behavior in a community-based sample of young adult women with bulimic-type eating disorders. Findings suggest that poor recognition of eating-disordered behavior may be conducive to low or inappropriate treatment seeking among individuals with bulimic eating disorders.

United States, Health aspects, Teenage girls, Food and nutrition

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Quality of life and bulimic eating disorder behaviors: findings from a community-based sample

Article Abstract:

A sample of 4400 randomly selected adult households shows a significant association between poor quality of life and eating disorder behaviors. Binge eating, extreme weight control behaviors, and a chronic appearance of these problems replicated earlier findings.

Australia, Science & research, Research, Compulsive eating, Binge eating disorder, Quality of life

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