Foods most commonly associated with Salmonella intoxication are: eggs and chicken custard and cream-filled pastries sauces and gravies O seafood and raw
The DSM-IV describes an “Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified” as: a variety of atypical eating behaviors used to maintain or lower body weight O compulsive eating disorder self-starvation that leads to severe nutrient deficiencies O recurrent episodes of extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
Correct Answers:
- Foods most commonly associated with Salmonella intoxication:
Eggs and chicken - The DSM-IV describes an “Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified” as:
A variety of atypical eating behaviors used to maintain or lower body weight
Explanation
1. Salmonella and Food Contamination
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, known as salmonellosis. It is most commonly associated with foods of animal origin, particularly raw or undercooked eggs and poultry (chicken). These foods provide an ideal environment for the bacteria to thrive. Contamination can occur during processing, handling, or through cross-contamination with other foods. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting, typically appearing 6 to 72 hours after consumption.
While other foods like cream-filled pastries, gravies, and seafood can also be contaminated, eggs and chicken are the most frequently implicated sources. Proper food handling—such as cooking to safe temperatures, avoiding raw eggs, and practicing good hygiene—is essential to prevent salmonella infection.
2. DSM-IV and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)
The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) includes a diagnostic category called Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). This category is used when an individual displays disordered eating behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment but do not meet the full criteria for other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Examples include:
- Individuals who meet all criteria for anorexia nervosa but still menstruate or maintain a “normal” weight.
- Individuals who binge eat and use inappropriate compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxatives) less frequently than required for a bulimia diagnosis.
- People with atypical eating behaviors used to maintain or lower body weight, such as extreme dieting or exercise without full-blown anorexia or bulimia.
EDNOS was a broad category meant to capture the complexity of disordered eating behaviors. In DSM-5, it was replaced by “Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)” to improve diagnostic clarity.
