Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

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Because of the strict definitions used by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV (DSM-IV), many adolescents who demonstrate disordered eating may not fit the criteria associated with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.The definition for "eating disorder not otherwise specified" can accommodate the variations in growth, the presence of menstrual periods, and cognitive development associated with adolescence.Excessive eating disorder is not defined by the DSM-IV.

Among Adolescents, Which Type of Eating Disorder Is Most Likely