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46 TPC D igest was removed in the DSM-5 . Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder fits for individuals who have a feeding or eating disturbance that results in a failure to meet appropriate energy intake needs or nutrition. Binge-eating disorder, which had previously been a diagnosis under study in the back of the DSM-IV-TR , has now become an official diagnosis. While there is some overlap in the behaviors of this disorder and obesity, the DSM-5 does not contain an obesity diagnosis. The authors of this paper will review each diagnosis in the eating and feeding disorders chapter, highlighting any important changes and their implications for diagnosing. In addition, the authors will examine the prevalence of each disorder. The goal is to help counselors become familiar with eating disorders and therefore proficient in identification and diagnosis. The authors caution counselors to be aware of the seriousness of some eating disorders and to work within their competency. Full article and references: Kenny, M. C., Ward-Lichterman, M., & Abdelmonem, M. H. (2014). The expansion and clarification of feeding and eating disorders in the DSM-5 . The Professional Counselor , 4 , 246–256. doi:10.15241/mck.4.3.246 The Professional Counselor DIGEST Volume 4, Issue 3 http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org © 2014 NBCC, Inc. and Affiliates