Question 1

A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

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A)  anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food. 
B)  bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal. 
C)  anorexia is more common among women, whereas bulimia is more common among men. 
D)  bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive. 
A)  anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food. 
B)  bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal. 
C)  anorexia is more common among women, whereas bulimia is more common among men. 
D)  bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive.

Question 2

Current research indicates that eating disorders are due to

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A)  dysfunctional family relationships. 
B)  the physical changes of puberty. 
C)  genetic variations. 
D)  a combination of genetic variations and lifestyle factors. 
A)  dysfunctional family relationships. 
B)  the physical changes of puberty. 
C)  genetic variations. 
D)  a combination of genetic variations and lifestyle factors.

Question 3

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge eating disorder is

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A)  fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B)  lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse®) 
C)  topiramate (Topamax®). 
D)  lorcaserin (Belviq®). 
A)  fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B)  lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse®) 
C)  topiramate (Topamax®). 
D)  lorcaserin (Belviq®).

Question 4

Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence of binge eating disorder?

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A)  Type 2 diabetes 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Enlarged salivary glands 
D)  Low blood potassium 
A)  Type 2 diabetes 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Enlarged salivary glands 
D)  Low blood potassium

Question 5

Coping with stress by eating is a characteristic of

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A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  female athlete triad. 
D)  orthorexia. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  female athlete triad. 
D)  orthorexia.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

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A)  Discourage restrictive dieting and meal skipping. 
B)  Correct misconceptions about nutrition and healthy body weight. 
C)  Provide opportunities for fun and social physical activity in school and at home. 
D)  Encourage daily measurements of body weight. 
A)  Discourage restrictive dieting and meal skipping. 
B)  Correct misconceptions about nutrition and healthy body weight. 
C)  Provide opportunities for fun and social physical activity in school and at home. 
D)  Encourage daily measurements of body weight.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

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A)  Comments from significant others about being too fat 
B)  A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size 
C)  Feeling too thin in one's clothes 
D)  Leaving home for college or independent living 
A)  Comments from significant others about being too fat 
B)  A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size 
C)  Feeling too thin in one's clothes 
D)  Leaving home for college or independent living

Question 8

Which of the following is a goal for a person with anorexia nervosa?

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A)  Restore BMI to 25 or higher 
B)  Gain enough weight to raise the metabolic rate to normal 
C)  Stick to a regimented dietary plan 
D)  Maintain a high level of physical activity 
A)  Restore BMI to 25 or higher 
B)  Gain enough weight to raise the metabolic rate to normal 
C)  Stick to a regimented dietary plan 
D)  Maintain a high level of physical activity

Question 9

At later stages of anorexia development, individuals with anorexia nervosa

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A)  never feel hungry. 
B)  abstain from all beverages and food. 
C)  eat 1200 to 1500 kilocalories per day. 
D)  eat 300 to 600 kilocalories per day. 
A)  never feel hungry. 
B)  abstain from all beverages and food. 
C)  eat 1200 to 1500 kilocalories per day. 
D)  eat 300 to 600 kilocalories per day.

Question 10

The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

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A)  pica. 
B)  purging disorder. 
C)  lanugo. 
D)  bingeing. 
A)  pica. 
B)  purging disorder. 
C)  lanugo. 
D)  bingeing.

Question 11

A(n) ________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

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A)  binge 
B)  purge 
C)  compensatory behavior 
D)  enema 
A)  binge 
B)  purge 
C)  compensatory behavior 
D)  enema

Question 12

Most cases of anorexia nervosa begin in

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A)  adolescence or young adulthood. 
B)  the preschool years. 
C)  middle adulthood. 
D)  older adulthood. 
A)  adolescence or young adulthood. 
B)  the preschool years. 
C)  middle adulthood. 
D)  older adulthood.

Question 13

Negative health effects of frequent, self-induced vomiting include

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A)  tooth damage. 
B)  increased abdominal fat. 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  All of these are negative effects of self-induced vomiting. 
A)  tooth damage. 
B)  increased abdominal fat. 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  All of these are negative effects of self-induced vomiting.

Question 14

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating until uncomfortably full 
B)  Feelings of guilt or self-disgust 
C)  Eating alone 
D)  Use of laxatives to purge excess calories 
A)  Eating until uncomfortably full 
B)  Feelings of guilt or self-disgust 
C)  Eating alone 
D)  Use of laxatives to purge excess calories

Question 15

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic, he or she must average ________ binge(s) per week for at least three months.

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A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 16

Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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A)  muscle dysmorphia. 
B)  orthorexia. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  reverse bulimia. 
A)  muscle dysmorphia. 
B)  orthorexia. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  reverse bulimia.

Question 17

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. 
A)  antibiotics. 
B)  antidepressants. 
C)  sleeping pills. 
D)  amphetamines.

Question 18

The slower basal metabolic rate that accompanies starvation among people with anorexia nervosa is caused by

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A)  decreased thyroid hormone synthesis. 
B)  decreased insulin sensitivity. 
C)  low levels of physical activity. 
D)  increased growth hormone synthesis. 
A)  decreased thyroid hormone synthesis. 
B)  decreased insulin sensitivity. 
C)  low levels of physical activity. 
D)  increased growth hormone synthesis.

Question 19

Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  female athlete triad. 
D)  night eating syndrome. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  female athlete triad. 
D)  night eating syndrome.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about bulimia?

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A)  Typically, the disordered behaviors are done in secret. 
B)  An abnormally large quantity of food is consumed within a short time period. 
C)  It most commonly occurs in adolescent and college-age individuals. 
D)  Body weight is often below 85% of normal weight. 
A)  Typically, the disordered behaviors are done in secret. 
B)  An abnormally large quantity of food is consumed within a short time period. 
C)  It most commonly occurs in adolescent and college-age individuals. 
D)  Body weight is often below 85% of normal weight.

A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

Current research indicates that eating disorders are due to

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge eating disorder is

Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence of binge eating disorder?

Coping with stress by eating is a characteristic of

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

Which of the following is a goal for a person with anorexia nervosa?

At later stages of anorexia development, individuals with anorexia nervosa

The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

A(n) ________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

Most cases of anorexia nervosa begin in

Negative health effects of frequent, self-induced vomiting include

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge eating disorder?

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic, he or she must average ________ binge(s) per week for at least three months.

Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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

The slower basal metabolic rate that accompanies starvation among people with anorexia nervosa is caused by

Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

Which of the following is not true about bulimia?

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Exam 11: Eating Disorders

A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

Current research indicates that eating disorders are due to

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge eating disorder is

Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence of binge eating disorder?

Coping with stress by eating is a characteristic of

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

Which of the following is a goal for a person with anorexia nervosa?

At later stages of anorexia development, individuals with anorexia nervosa

The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

A(n) ________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

Most cases of anorexia nervosa begin in

Negative health effects of frequent, self-induced vomiting include

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge eating disorder?

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic, he or she must average ________ binge(s) per week for at least three months.

Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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

The slower basal metabolic rate that accompanies starvation among people with anorexia nervosa is caused by

Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

Which of the following is not true about bulimia?

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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