How does anorexia nervosa primarily differ from bulimia nervosa?(2 points)

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Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not
Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not

Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging
Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging

Anorexia only affects women, while bulimia affects both genders
Anorexia only affects women, while bulimia affects both genders

Anorexia is treatable with medication, while bulimia is not

Answer 1

The primary differences between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are:

1. Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging.
2. Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not.

Thus, the correct responses indicating the differences are:

• Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging.
• Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not.

The other statements are not accurate. Both disorders can affect individuals of any gender, and both can be treated with various approaches, including therapy and sometimes medication.

Answer 2

Just one answer

Answer 3

The primary difference is:

Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging.