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Understanding Eating Disorders Criteria Updates in DSM-5

This chapter delves into the revised criteria for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia in DSM-5, focusing on changes such as the emphasis on low weight, removal of specific subtypes, and updated frequency requirements for diagnosis. It clarifies distinctions between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, highlighting key diagnostic criteria alterations.

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Understanding Eating Disorders Criteria Updates in DSM-5

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  1. Chapter 11: Eating Disorders • Clarification of criteria for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia

  2. Anorexia Nervosa • DSM-5 highlighted changes in criteria for Anorexia Nervosa • Restriction of food that leads to very low body weight rather than “refusal to maintain body weight” as a criterion • A focus on low weight rather than on maintaining normal weight • Loss of menstrual period no longer required for diagnosis • Subtypes specified for past 3 months rather than just current episode

  3. Bulimia • Minimum frequency of bingeing/purging once/week instead of twice/week for at least 3 months • Subtypes to be removed

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