Question 1

Downy hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lanugo. 
B)  alopecia. 
C)  hypothyroidism. 
D)  amenorrhea. 
A)  lanugo. 
B)  alopecia. 
C)  hypothyroidism. 
D)  amenorrhea.

Question 2

Cessation of menstruation is most common among women with

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  night eating syndrome. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  night eating syndrome.

Question 3

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  disordered eating. 
B)  eating disorders. 
A)  disordered eating. 
B)  eating disorders.

Question 4

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme dieting. 
B)  a history of sexual abuse. 
C)  binge drinking. 
D)  perfectionism. 
A)  extreme dieting. 
B)  a history of sexual abuse. 
C)  binge drinking. 
D)  perfectionism.

Question 5

One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse. 
B)  denial of the problem. 
C)  rationalization of the problem. 
D)  high self-esteem. 
A)  drug abuse. 
B)  denial of the problem. 
C)  rationalization of the problem. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 6

What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female anorexia 
B)  Female bulimia 
C)  Female athlete triad 
D)  Binge eating disorder 
A)  Female anorexia 
B)  Female bulimia 
C)  Female athlete triad 
D)  Binge eating disorder

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  female athlete triad. 
A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  female athlete triad.

Question 8

If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage your friend to seek professional help. 
B)  provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan. 
C)  ignore the behavior. 
D)  direct your friend to pro-Ana or pro-Mia websites. 
A)  encourage your friend to seek professional help. 
B)  provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan. 
C)  ignore the behavior. 
D)  direct your friend to pro-Ana or pro-Mia websites.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  night eating syndrome. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  night eating syndrome.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no medical risks to purging. 
B)  After many months of purging, it gets more difficult to purge. 
C)  After vomiting, many calories from the food eaten are still absorbed. 
D)  Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique. 
A)  There are no medical risks to purging. 
B)  After many months of purging, it gets more difficult to purge. 
C)  After vomiting, many calories from the food eaten are still absorbed. 
D)  Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique.

Question 11

________ 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)  Orthorexia 
B)  Diabulimia 
C)  Reverse anorexia 
D)  Atypical anorexia nervosa 
A)  Orthorexia 
B)  Diabulimia 
C)  Reverse anorexia 
D)  Atypical anorexia nervosa

Question 12

Which of the following is a useful approach in psychological therapy for a person with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family-based therapy 
B)  Joining a support group 
C)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D)  All of these are useful approaches in psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa. 
A)  Family-based therapy 
B)  Joining a support group 
C)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D)  All of these are useful approaches in psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa.

Question 13

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  For women, missing three or more menstrual periods in a row 
B)  Consuming more than 25% of daily food intake after dinner 
C)  Lack of appetite in the evening 
D)  Repeated use of unsafe methods to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting) 
A)  For women, missing three or more menstrual periods in a row 
B)  Consuming more than 25% of daily food intake after dinner 
C)  Lack of appetite in the evening 
D)  Repeated use of unsafe methods to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting)

Question 14

Individuals with anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age. 
B)  tend to be adolescent and early adult girls. 
C)  usually acknowledge the existence of their disease. 
D)  see themselves as thin even though they are fat. 
A)  tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age. 
B)  tend to be adolescent and early adult girls. 
C)  usually acknowledge the existence of their disease. 
D)  see themselves as thin even though they are fat.

Question 15

A 16-year-old girl who severely restricts her food intake because she is fearful of becoming obese, even though her BMI is less than expected for her age, may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

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 16

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)  Dehydration 
A)  Bone loss 
B)  Muscle tears 
C)  Esophageal bleeding 
D)  Dehydration

Downy hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss is called

Cessation of menstruation is most common among women with

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

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

If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

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

Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

________ 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.

Which of the following is a useful approach in psychological therapy for a person with anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

Individuals with anorexia nervosa

A 16-year-old girl who severely restricts her food intake because she is fearful of becoming obese, even though her BMI is less than expected for her age, may be diagnosed with

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

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Exam 11: Eating Disorders

Downy hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss is called

Cessation of menstruation is most common among women with

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

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

If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

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

Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

________ 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.

Which of the following is a useful approach in psychological therapy for a person with anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

Individuals with anorexia nervosa

A 16-year-old girl who severely restricts her food intake because she is fearful of becoming obese, even though her BMI is less than expected for her age, may be diagnosed with

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

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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