AN is more difficult to treat than bulimia nervosa (BN) because bulimics know their
behavior is abnormal and many are willing to cooperate with treatment. People with AN
have a greater incidence of relapse and a higher mortality rate compared to people diagnosed
with other eating disorders (Tholking et al., 2011). Although “full” and “partial”
recovery are not clearly defined, it is estimated that 50% of people diagnosed with AN have
a full recovery with treatment, 30% achieve partial recovery, and 20% have lifelong problems