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78  Predominant Eating and Feeding Prototypes

78.1 Summary

  • Prototypes dominated by eating regulation problems, body image concerns, or avoidant feeding patterns.

78.2 Included Prototypes

  • Anorexia Pattern Prototype.
  • Bulimia Pattern Prototype.
  • Binge-Eating Pattern Prototype.
  • ARFID Pattern Prototype.

78.3 How to Use This Cluster

  • Start with the Atlas entry for eating, appetite, and body image.
  • Rate the Eating and Feeding Regulation domain.
  • Apply a prototype label only when it improves communication or documentation.

78.4 Boundary Markers

  • What it is: persistent dysregulation of intake or body image with impairment.
  • What it is not: short-term diet changes without functional impact.

78.5 Common Overlap

  • Mood and drive dysregulation.
  • Compulsivity and perseveration.

78.7 Documentation Snippet (1-2 lines)

  • “Eating-dominant profile with restriction and body image concern; consider anorexia vs ARFID pattern after domain rating.”