Question 1

______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabulimia
B)  Reverse anorexia
C)  Atypical anorexia nervosa
D)  OrthorexiaE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

What is a serious,long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone loss
B)  Muscle tears
C)  Esophageal bleeding
D)  DehydrationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Coping with stress by not eating is a characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  bulimia nervosa.
C)  binge-eating disorder.
D)  night eating syndrome.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the three components of the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of menstrual periods
B)  Disordered eating behaviorss
C)  Clinical depression
D)  Low bone mineral densityE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A disorder characterized by frequent secretive bingeing,often followed by purging is

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  bulimia nervosa.
C)  binge-eating disorder.
D)  female athlete triad.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A disorder in which frequent binging is followed by compensatory behaviors to rid the body of excess kilocalories is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia.
B)  bulimia nervosa.
C)  anorexia nervosa.
D)  compulsive overeating.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The incidence of anorexia nervosa is highest in

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescent males from middle and high socioeconomic classes.
B)  adolescent females from middle and upper socioeconomic classes.
C)  adolescent males from low-income classes.
D)  preteen females from low-income classes.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Adolescent girls with diabetes may engage in a pattern of disordered eating commonly called diabulimia.This involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intentionally skipping insulin doses to avoid weight gain.
B)  severely restricting carbohydrate intake to avoid weight gain.
C)  purging excess calories by self-induced vomiting.
D)  overdosing on insulin to induce weight loss.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive sweating
B)  Swollen salivary glands
C)  Decreased heart rate
D)  High blood pressureE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss,distorted body image,and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa.
B)  night eating syndrome.
C)  anorexia nervosa.
D)  binge-eating disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Studies have shown that behaviors of night eating syndrome are significantly improved with use of

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotics.
B)  antidepressants.
C)  sleeping pills.
D)  amphetamines.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme dieting.
B)  perfectionism.
C)  a history of sexual abuse.
D)  binge drinking.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is not an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawing from family and friends
B)  Cooking a large meal for others,but not eating it
C)  Sleeping often and having no interest in exercise
D)  Becoming irritable and hostileE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The slower basal metabolism that occurs as a consequence of anorexia nervosa is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased thyroid hormone synthesis.
B)  increased growth hormone synthesis.
C)  decreased insulin sensitivity.
D)  low levels of physical activity.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Successful treatment for bulimia nervosa usually lasts at least

Accepted Answer

A)  4 weeks.
B)  8 weeks.
C)  16 weeks.
D)  32 weeks.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Eating Disorders

Adolescent girls with diabetes may engage in a pattern of disordered eating commonly called diabulimia.This involves

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Successful treatment for bulimia nervosa usually lasts at least

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Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A disorder in which frequent binging is followed by compensatory behaviors to rid the body of excess kilocalories is called

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A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss,distorted body image,and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

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Studies have shown that behaviors of night eating syndrome are significantly improved with use of

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The incidence of anorexia nervosa is highest in

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A disorder characterized by frequent secretive bingeing,often followed by purging is

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______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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The slower basal metabolism that occurs as a consequence of anorexia nervosa is caused by

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What is a serious,long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

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Coping with stress by not eating is a characteristic of

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Which of the following is not one of the three components of the female athlete triad?

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Which of the following is not an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

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Adolescent girls with diabetes may engage in a pattern of disordered eating commonly called diabulimia.This involves

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Successful treatment for bulimia nervosa usually lasts at least

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Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A disorder in which frequent binging is followed by compensatory behaviors to rid the body of excess kilocalories is called

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A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss,distorted body image,and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

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Studies have shown that behaviors of night eating syndrome are significantly improved with use of

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A disorder characterized by frequent secretive bingeing,often followed by purging is

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______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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The slower basal metabolism that occurs as a consequence of anorexia nervosa is caused by

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What is a serious,long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

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