Question

The DSM-V added a new eating disorder diagnosis. This new diagnosis is called:

a. Bulimia Nervosa (BN)
b. Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
c. BInge Eating Disorder (BED)
d. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Answer 1

The DSM-V added a new eating disorder diagnosis called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This disorder is characterized by the avoidance or restriction of foods due to factors such as sensory issues, fear of negative consequences, or lack of interest in eating.

Step-by-step explanation:

The DSM-V added a new eating disorder diagnosis called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).

This disorder is characterized by the avoidance or restriction of foods due to factors such as sensory issues, fear of negative consequences, or lack of interest in eating.

It is different from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder as it does not involve distorted body image or recurrent binge eating episodes.