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Measure: Eating Disorders Screener ^#120600

Definition: A questionnaire to assess eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, which is a refusal to maintain normal weight, and bulimia nervosa characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by vomiting, use of laxatives, or fasting (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).

Purpose: This measure is used to screen an individual for the presence of an eating disorder. Eating disorders are more prevalent among women in industrialized nations and range from 0.5% for anorexia nervosa to 3% for bulimia nervosa. Eating disorders are accompanied by unhealthy attitudes about body shape and weight and co-occur with a number of other disorders including depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Nutritional deficiencies associated with eating disorders can lead to renal failure, cardiovascular disease and menstrual problems (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).

Protocols:

Add to My Toolkit ^#120601 Protocol: Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (DSM-IV) » PDF

Add to My Toolkit ^#120602 Protocol: Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (DSM-5) » PDF

Essential Measures

Body Image
Current Age
Ethnicity
Gender
Height
Weight

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Brain or Mental Dysfunction
Eating Disorders Specialty Collection

Keywords: Eating Disorders, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, fasting, laxatives, diuretics, body mass index, BMI, body image, Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale, Psychiatric

Measure Release Date: May 12, 2010

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