Question 1

Weight cycling is a common characteristic of both anorexia athletica and anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Weight cycling is more commonly associated with anorexia athletica, where individuals may repeatedly lose and regain weight due to their focus on athletic performance, rather than anorexia nervosa, which is characterized by a consistent pattern of weight loss and fear of gaining weight.

Question 2

In females, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is greater than the prevalence of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Studies consistently show that the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is greater than the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in females.

Question 3

Eating disorders and disordered eating differ in their degree of severity.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders are classified as serious mental illnesses that can have life-threatening consequences, while disordered eating can include mild to moderate disruptions in one's relationship with food and/or body image.

Question 4

Diagnosing exercise dependence or voluntary excessive exercise is relatively easy because the diagnostic criterion is specific for the maximum amount of exercise that should be performed in a week.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing exercise dependence or voluntary excessive exercise can be complex as there is no specific threshold criterion for the maximum amount of exercise that should be performed in a week. It involves assessing the individual's motivation for exercise, the impact of exercise on their physical and psychological well-being, and any negative consequences that may result from excessive exercise.

Question 5

Eating disorders are classified as psychiatric diseases because control, body image, and self-esteem are underlying factors.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders involve psychological factors such as distorted body image, obsessive thoughts about food and weight, control issues, and low self-esteem. They are classified as psychiatric illnesses and require specialized treatment from mental health professionals in addition to medical care.

Question 6

Normal eating in elite athletes is hard to define but is typically characterized by discipline but not obsession.

Accepted Answer

Normal eating in elite athletes involves discipline and healthy food choices, but it should not cross the line into obsession or disordered eating patterns. It is important for athletes to fuel their bodies properly, but also maintain a healthy relationship with food.

Question 7

The term "mixed eating disorder" is also used to describe anorexia athletica and anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

The term "mixed eating disorder" is not typically used to describe anorexia athletica or anorexia nervosa. It is more commonly used to describe an eating disorder that involves a combination of symptoms from different disorders, such as binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.

Question 8

Suppression of menstruation in female athletes is due to low body fat stores.

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Question 9

Normal eating is defined as meeting all of the body's physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

Normal eating is not strictly defined by meeting all physiological needs; it also includes eating for pleasure, social reasons, and emotional satisfaction.

Question 10

Anorexia nervosa means loss of appetite due to nervousness, which describes the first symptom that usually occurs.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is not simply a loss of appetite, but rather a serious eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and intense fear of gaining weight, leading to extreme restriction of food intake.

Question 11

High-volume weight-bearing exercise offsets the loss of bone mineral density that would otherwise occur in amenorrheic athletes.

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Question 12

Those with bulimia nervosa are usually obese.

Accepted Answer

Those with bulimia nervosa often have a normal body weight or may even be underweight.

Question 13

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a refusal to maintain a minimum body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.

Accepted Answer

This is the standard definition of Anorexia nervosa according to the DSM-5.

Question 14

Disordered eating is hard to define but easy to recognize.

Accepted Answer

Disordered eating encompasses a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder. Recognizing disordered eating can be challenging because it varies greatly from person to person and often overlaps with culturally accepted dieting practices.

Question 15

Coaches' comments and behaviors are the primary cause of athletes' eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

While coaches' comments and behaviors can certainly contribute to the development of eating disorders in athletes, they are not the primary cause. Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses with multiple contributing factors, including genetics, psychological factors, societal pressures, and more. It is important to address all of these factors in order to prevent and treat eating disorders in athletes.

Question 16

Most wrestlers that use self-induced vomiting and laxatives to "make weight" also have eating disorders.

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Question 17

In those with anorexia athletica, the primary purpose of a low body weight is performance rather than appearance.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia athletica is characterized by an excessive and compulsive exercise regimen and a preoccupation with weight and body shape, but the primary purpose of a low body weight is to improve athletic performance rather than to attain a certain appearance or weight goal.

Question 18

Eating disorders are psychiatric diseases; therefore, treatment programs are limited to psychological therapy.

Accepted Answer

While psychological therapy is an important component of treatment for eating disorders, it is often not sufficient on its own. Treatment plans may also include medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, medication, and other types of therapy. A comprehensive approach that addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of the disorder is usually the most effective.

Question 19

Any female athlete can be at risk for the Female Athlete Triad.

Accepted Answer

The Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome that can affect any female athlete, regardless of sport or level of competition. It is characterized by three interrelated components: low energy availability (with or without disordered eating), menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density. It can lead to serious health consequences and should not be ignored.

Question 20

It is recommended that coaches not suggest to an athlete that weight should be reduced because of the influence the coach has over an athlete's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Coaches have a significant influence over an athlete's behavior and should avoid making suggestions about weight loss unless it is related to the athlete's health and performance. Suggesting weight loss without a proper medical evaluation can lead to unhealthy behaviors and potential eating disorders.

Quiz 12: Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes