Question 1

The available evidence shows ________.

Accepted Answer

The available evidence suggests that there is no strong linkage between socioeconomic status and the development of eating disorders. While certain factors such as cultural ideals of beauty and pressure to conform may affect individuals across different socioeconomic statuses, there is no clear pattern indicating that one group is most at risk for eating disorders.

Question 2

A recent study found that the more time adolescent girls spend __________,the greater their chances of developing a negative body image and various eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

The study found that the more time adolescent girls spend on Facebook, the higher the likelihood of negative body image and eating disorders. This is likely due to the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards portrayed on social media.

Question 3

Probably the most important factors in the development of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are ________.

Accepted Answer

While there may be genetic factors that can contribute to the development of eating disorders, research indicates that societal pressures and expectancies placed on young women to be thin play a significant role in the development of anorexia and bulimia. Personal efforts to overcome problems with eating too much and improperly learned eating behaviors during infancy and early childhood may be contributing factors, but they are not the most important factors.

Question 4

Leticia suffers from recurrent episodes of gorging on large quantities of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting in order to prevent herself from gaining weight.Although her weight is normal,and her ideal weight is relatively normal,she worries excessively about looking or becoming fat.She is suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

Leticia's symptoms are characteristic of bulimia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging or other compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. Anorexia nervosa is also an eating disorder, but it is characterized by a fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, a distorted body image, and low body weight. Amenorrhea refers to the absence or cessation of menstruation, which can be a consequence of malnutrition in eating disorders. Cytomegalovirus is a viral infection and not related to Leticia's symptoms.

Question 5

Each of the following is a medical complication related to bulimia EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Bulimia can lead to various medical complications including sudden death, disturbed menstrual function, and damage to taste receptors due to frequent vomiting and other behaviors associated with the disorder. However, increased sensitivity to vomit is not a recognized medical complication of bulimia.

Question 6

In the case of bulimia,two or more strategies may be used for purging,such as vomiting and the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

The use of laxatives is a common strategy for purging in individuals with bulimia. Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation and is not a strategy for purging. Excessive exercise and extreme diets can be used for weight loss in individuals with eating disorders but they are not specifically used for purging in individuals with bulimia.

Question 7

A main difference between anorexia and bulimia is that bulimic individuals ___________.

Accepted Answer

Bulimic individuals typically do not pursue the extreme thinness characteristic of anorexia. Instead, they engage in cycles of binge eating followed by purging, without necessarily aiming for or reaching a significantly low body weight.

Question 8

A Canadian study of female university students found that when they viewed pictures of models,they were significantly more __________ than women who viewed pictures that did not contain human figures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Canadian study of female university students...

Question 9

Male bodybuilders exhibit many eating-related characteristics of men with _______.

Accepted Answer

Male bodybuilders often display eating-related characteristics similar to those with bulimia nervosa, such as preoccupation with food, strict dieting, and binge eating followed by purging behaviors to maintain a certain physique.

Question 10

Disturbed menstrual function is found in as many as _____ % of normal-weight women with bulimia.

Accepted Answer

Disturbed menstrual function is found in as many as 50% of normal-weight women with bulimia.

Question 11

The medical complications of bulimia mainly stem from the effects of __________.

Accepted Answer

The medical complications of bulimia primarily arise from frequent vomiting, which can lead to electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, and dental erosion.

Question 12

Men have been found to participate in __________ to achieve the media-endorsed image of the ideal body shape.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men have been found to participate in...

Question 13

The word bulimia derives from the Greek roots meaning __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word bulimia derives from the Greek...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

The absence of three or more consecutive menstrual periods is a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa. The other three choices are diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa according to the DSM-5.

Question 15

The average age of onset for bulimia is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The average age of onset for bulimia is late teens, usually around 18-19 years old. While bulimia can occur at any age, it is less common in preteens and early teens and is more commonly observed in individuals in their early twenties.

Question 16

Repeated vomiting or abuse of laxatives can lead to __________ deficiency,producing muscular weakness,cardiac irregularities,and even sudden death.

Accepted Answer

Abuse of laxatives or repeated vomiting can lead to potassium deficiency as potassium is lost through excessive purging. Potassium plays an important role in muscular and cardiac functions, and its deficiency can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, and even sudden death. Deficiencies of fat, protein or vitamin C are not specifically associated with these symptoms.

Question 17

Eating disorders are least prevalent in ________.

Accepted Answer

Non-Western cultures have lower rates of eating disorders compared to Western cultures. This may be due to differences in cultural norms and beliefs about body image, food, and weight.

Question 18

Some bulimic women become so concerned about possible weight gain that they resort to vomiting after _____ meal.

Accepted Answer

Bulimic women may vomit after every meal as they are extremely concerned about weight gain and feel guilty after eating.

Question 19

The mortality rate for sufferers of anorexia is about ________ % over an eight-year period.

Accepted Answer

The mortality rate for individuals suffering from anorexia is approximately 5-8% over an eight-year period, reflecting the serious health risks associated with this eating disorder.

Question 20

The MOST common reason for the deaths among sufferers of anorexia is ________.

Accepted Answer

Direct complications from severe weight loss, such as organ failure or heart problems, are the most common reasons for deaths among sufferers of anorexia. While cancer and lung disorders can be potential comorbidities for someone with anorexia, they are not the primary cause of death. Unknown and unspecified causes are not a specific answer to the question.

Quiz 8: Feeding and Eating Disorders and Sleep-Wake Disorders