Question 1

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Accepted Answer

Denying they are too thin is a common characteristic of individuals with anorexia nervosa. They often have a distorted body image and see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight. B is incorrect because individuals with anorexia nervosa typically have a strong desire to lose weight rather than gain weight. C is also incorrect because individuals with anorexia nervosa often have low self-esteem and negative body image. D is incorrect because while anorexia nervosa can occur in males, it is more commonly diagnosed in females and can occur at any age.

Question 2

Typical treatments for eating disorders include ________.

Accepted Answer

Typical treatments for eating disorders include psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, family-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. These therapies aim to address underlying psychological and emotional issues that contribute to the eating disorder. Other types of therapy, including group therapy and art therapy, may also be helpful in treating eating disorders. Thyroxin injections are not a typical treatment for eating disorders, but may be used in some cases if the individual has an underlying thyroid condition. Appetite stimulant medications may be used in cases of severe anorexia, but are not typically used as a first-line treatment. Bariatric surgery is not a treatment for eating disorders, but may be considered in cases of extreme obesity or if other treatments are not effective.

Question 3

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is a disorder that mainly affects females. People with anorexia nervosa often have low self-esteem and body image distortion, causing them to see themselves as overweight even when they are significantly underweight. It is rare for individuals with anorexia nervosa to recognize that they are too thin.

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.

Accepted Answer

Sores on her knuckles are a common sign of purging behavior as it can happen due to frequent contact of fingers with teeth during vomiting. Scar tissue in kidneys, bruises on cheeks, and cuts on forehead are not common signs of purging behavior.

Question 5

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

The erosion of enamel and decaying teeth are common signs of frequent vomiting, as stomach acid can damage the teeth over time. This is often seen in individuals with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa.

Question 6

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

Jana's behavior of eating large amounts of high-calorie foods and then excusing herself to go to the bathroom may indicate bulimia nervosa, which involves binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting or laxative use. This may explain why she does not gain weight despite eating unhealthy foods. The information provided does not suggest hypoactive thyroid gland, "lazy" spleen, or systemic lipodystrophy.

Quiz 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Typical treatments for eating disorders include ________.

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

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.

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 ________.