Eating Disorder Match Up Online version Choose the characteristics that describe each of the 3 Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulemia, Binge Eating Disorder). Click on one item to reveal the heading and then choose the other characteristics to complete that chain. by Lisa Schilling-Kauten 1 Anorexia 2 Bulimia 3 Binge Eating Disorder Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, body dissatisfaction Delayed menarche (first menstrual period), amenorrhea (loss of menstruation), or irregular menstruation Belief that one is overweight or “fat” despite extreme thinness Restriction of food intake (dieting, fasting, adopting rigid meal or eating rituals) resulting in significant weight loss Increased body and facial hair (lanugo) Cold intolerance (always being cold) At risk for bone loss, osteoporosis Muscle weakness or wasting Fainting spells and dizziness Often of a normal weight Dentist can be first to discover Shame related to eating patterns Hiding food or food wrappers and eating in secret Frequent bathroom trips after eating Heart problems resulting from electrolyte imbalances Gastrointestinal problems and severe dehydration common problems At increased risk for rupture of the esophagus Swollen cheeks Abrasions often found on knuckles Episodes of yo-yo dieting Increased risk of developing other conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes Lipid abnormalities are often seen, elevated cholesterol, and liver enzymes, as well as a fatty liver Cannot stop eating and episodes are not followed by any compensatory behaviors Overweight or obese Can put at high risk for GERD, pancreatitis, and even rarely gastric rupture