Deck 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Question 1

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa _____.

A)have high self-esteem
B)recover completely within 1 year of treatment
C)deny they are too thin
D)are males between 16 and 30 years of age

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Risk factors for eating disorders include _____.

A)having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight
B)pursuing a college degree
C)training to become a master chef
D)being a physically active adolescent male

Answer 2

A

Question 3

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by _____.

A)purging,including self-induced vomiting
B)abusing stimulant drugs,such as cocaine,caffeine,and ephedra
C)taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate
D)abusing alcohol

Answer 3

A

Question 4

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice _____ as a sign of her purging behavior.

A)sores on her knuckles
B)cuts on her forehead
C)scar tissue in her kidneys
D)bruises on her cheeks

Question 5

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

A)lacrosse
B)soccer
C)softball
D)gymnastics

Question 6

Which of the following behaviors is a typical sign of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

A)Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals
B)Regularly using laxatives to lose weight
C)Binge eating daily for 2 months
D)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Disordered eating practices are usually temporary,and occur when the person is under stress.
B)Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men.
C)Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide.
D)According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia.

Question 8

Wendy is a 17-year-old world class gymnast who suffers from female athlete triad.Based on this information,she has _____.

A)chronic bronchitis
B)abnormal menstrual cycles
C)type 1 diabetes
D)high bone density

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

A)Regularly using laxatives lose to weight
B)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
C)Binge eating daily for 2 months
D)Skipping breakfast when late for an exam

Question 10

Typical treatments for eating disorders include _____.

A)thyroxin injections
B)stimulant medications
C)psychotherapy
D)bariatric surgery

Question 11

People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from _____.

A)vitamin toxicities
B)hyperglycemia
C)pancreatic cancer
D)suicide

Question 12

According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are _____.

A)binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa
B)anorexia,diabulimia,and night-eating syndrome
C)anorexia,female athlete triad,and night-eating syndrome
D)muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder

Question 13

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa _____.

A)realize that they are too thin
B)are older adults
C)are females
D)have high self-esteem

Question 14

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include _____.

A)premenopausal polycystic syndrome
B)cystic fibrosis
C)reduced bone mineral density
D)hyperthermia

Question 15

Victoria is a 21-year-old world class gymnast who trains,on average,for about 6 hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months.Based on this information,Victoria probably has _____.

A)menopausal syndrome
B)osteomalacia
C)type 1 diabetes
D)female athlete triad

Question 16

Risk factors for eating disorders include _____.

A)having African-American ancestry
B)being female
C)being a low-birth-weight baby
D)experiencing physical abuse as an adult

Question 17

Jana's BMI is 25.5.She skips breakfast and usually eats a salad for lunch.While she is with friends,she eats large amounts of cookies,pastries,and ice cream.After eating such foods,she excuses herself to go to the bathroom.Her friends are amazed that she doesn't gain weight.Based on this information,Jana may have _____.

A)a "lazy" spleen
B)bulimia nervosa
C)systemic lipodystrophy
D)a hypoactive thyroid gland

Question 18

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

A)Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less
B)Having a chronic digestive tract disorder
C)Consuming dietary supplements daily
D)Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal

Question 19

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing _____.

A)muscle dysmorphia
B)an eating disorder
C)the female athlete triad
D)diabulimia

Question 20

During a dental examination,the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded,and the some of the teeth are decaying.Based on this information,the dentist suspects that Andrew _____.

A)eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber
B)frequently makes himself vomit after eating
C)is not brushing his teeth regularly
D)has a vitamin D deficiency disorder

Question 21

____________ is a major treatment approach for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder,and it addresses unhealthy emotions and behavior.

A)Yoga
B)Dialectical behavior therapy
C)Phototherapy
D)Cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 22

A major underlying personal characteristic of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is having a distorted body image.

Question 23

Sandra has BED and does not use any compensatory mechanisms to purge calories,therefore she is likely to develop diabetes and hypertension.

Question 24

Andrea,a 22-year old college student,has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the gym.After performing some clinical tests,the doctor determines Andrea's BMI is 16.8;she is dehydrated;and she has very low bone mineral density.Based on this information,Andrea probably has ____.

A)binge-eating disorder
B)menarche
C)muscle dysmorphia
D)anorexia nervosa

Question 25

In general,cognitive behavioral therapy has not been shown to be helpful for treating patients with bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.

Question 26

Check all the accurate statements.
____Depression
____Personality disorder
____Low self-esteem
_____Positive feeling about their body shape

Question 27

People with BED often suffer from psychological illnesses such as depression.

Question 28

Unlike people with bulimia nervosa,people with binge-eating disorder can be normal weight,overweight,or obese.

Question 29

________ is an extreme obsession with eating healthy foods.

A)Bulimia
B)Muscle dysmorphia
C)Diabulimia
D)Orthorexia

Question 30

Which of the following statements is accurate?

A)People with NES believe they can only fall asleep by having a full stomach.
B)People with NES have a huge appetite in the morning.
C)People with NES do not experience any episodic food binges.
D)NES is the same as sleepwalking.

Question 31

People with bulimia nervosa are usually able to control their eating behavior.

Question 32

________ refers to a condition in which people with type 1 diabetes manipulate their body weight by skipping insulin injections or using less insulin than prescribed.

A)Diabulimia
B)Orthorexia
C)Muscle dysmorphia
D)Bulimia

Question 33

People with NES may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.

Question 34

People with bulimia nervosa are more likely to have which of the following? (Check all that apply. )

Question 35

Treatment of eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach involving psychologists,registered dietitians,and sometimes prescribing FDA-approved medications.

Question 36

Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Question 37

Educational programs designed to prevent eating disorders should be aimed at youth between the ages of 18 to 20 years and focus on improving body image.

Question 38

________ is an eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging behaviors.rev: 11_19_2015_QC_CS-34111

A)Starvation
B)Binge-eating disorder
C)Anorexia
D)Bulimia nervosa