Which of the following behaviors is a typical sign of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?
A)Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals
B)Binge eating daily for two months
C)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
D)Regularly using laxatives to lose weight

Question

Which of the following behaviors is a typical sign of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?
A)Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals 
B)Binge eating daily for two months 
C)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
D)Regularly using laxatives to lose weight

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eating only one type of food or limiting one's diet in a restrictive way is a common sign of disordered eating, but it does not necessarily meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder. Options B, C, and D describe behaviors that are specific features of binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and laxative abuse, which are all eating disorders.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is a Typical Sign of Someone