Title: Identify eating disorders.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II) > Section: Understanding Mental Illness

Identification should include

- anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
- signs and symptoms.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
- What are the signs and symptoms of eating disorders?
- What are suggested causes of anorexia?
- What is the immediate goal for the patient with an eating disorder?
- What type of care is provided before, during, and after mealtime?