Dietary Manager Exam Prep

Answer: C - The first goal of nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa is to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances, as they may be life-threatening if not addressed immediately. Increasing caloric intake and re-establishing regular meal and snack times follow. Ending laxative abuse is not a concern for anorectics, but is an issue when treating bulimics, who, in addition to restricting food, purge with vomiting and laxative misuse.