UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT NO: 864340
, Contents
Part A - Introduction to Eating Disorders...............................................................................................2
Diagnostic Criteria of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder......................3
Anorexia Nervosa Diagnostic Criteria (APA, 2013, p. 338).................................................................3
Bulimia Nervosa Diagnostic Criteria (APA, 2013, p. 345)...................................................................3
Binge-Eating Disorder Diagnostic Criteria (APA, 2013, p. 350)...........................................................4
Differentiating Diagnostic Features of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating
Disorder.............................................................................................................................................5
Eating Habits......................................................................................................................................5
Compensatory Behaviours.................................................................................................................6
Self-esteem........................................................................................................................................6
Hallmark Features: Differentiating Between the Disorders...............................................................7
Part B - Critical Discussion of the Following Statement: “South African black females are no longer
perceived to be ‘immune’ from eating disorders.”................................................................................8
History of Eating Disorders in South Africa........................................................................................8
Body Image Satisfaction.....................................................................................................................9
Research Findings..............................................................................................................................9
Urban vs. Rural Body Image Perception...........................................................................................10
Factors Affecting the Development of Eating Disorders..................................................................10
Socio-economic Status.....................................................................................................................10
Ethnicity...........................................................................................................................................11
Acculturation...................................................................................................................................11
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................12
References...........................................................................................................................................13
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