Question

Donna is captain of her HS swim team, works out regularly, and is very concerned about being in good shape. She occasionally goes off by herself and eats a half-gallon of ice-cream, but then forces herself to vomit afterwards. What condition does Donna likely have?

Answer 1

Answer:Donna likely has Bulimia nervosa

Explanation:

Bulimia nervosa which is usually called bulimia is major healthy problem associated with eating disorder. A person with this disorder is extremely obsessed with watching their weight and making sure that they don't gain any weight.

They will eat large meals and then go vomit it all out in this way they are trying to make sure they remove any calories that may accumulate and cause them to gain weight .

They are various methods that a person with bulimia will use such as using laxatives, self induce vomiting ,weight loss supplements and others that contribute to extreme weight loss.

It is usually about self image,a person eventhough they may not have any extra weight or eventhough they may have a healthy weight but still they see themselves as fat and not good looking.

Bulimia signs and symptoms may include:

- obsessing over how the person looks.

- unhealthy fear of gaining weight

- Eating abnormally large meals.

- unable to control the eating

- self inducing vomit

-Using laxatives or dietary supplements