Question 1

Depression,anxiety,and low self-esteem are characteristics of which of the following eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. D

Question 2

Recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a shorter period than most people would eat in a similar period WITHOUT compensatory behavior (that is,purging)is a characteristic of which eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. C

Question 3

How many drinks consumed on a single occasion constitutes binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A) four or more for men and three or more for women 
B) five or more for men and four or more for women 
C) seven or more for men and five or more for women 
D) 10 or more for men and 7 or more for women 
E) 12 or more for men and 10 or more for women 
A) four or more for men and three or more for women 
B) five or more for men and four or more for women 
C) seven or more for men and five or more for women 
D) 10 or more for men and 7 or more for women 
E) 12 or more for men and 10 or more for women B

Question 4

Signs of alcohol abuse include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) drinking alcohol despite dangers or responsibilities. 
B) aggressive or violent behavior while intoxicated. 
C) ability to easily stop drinking alcohol. 
D) increasing dependency on alcohol. 
E) legal issues related to alcohol. 
A) drinking alcohol despite dangers or responsibilities. 
B) aggressive or violent behavior while intoxicated. 
C) ability to easily stop drinking alcohol. 
D) increasing dependency on alcohol. 
E) legal issues related to alcohol.

Question 5

In his book Mindless Eating,Brian Wansink discusses research into why we eat what we do.Explain three reasons why you eat,besides being genuinely hungry.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why people eat

Question 6

Kids who drink alcohol before the age of 21 are LESS likely to

Accepted Answer

A) become alcohol dependent. 
B) suffer permanent impairment of cognitive function. 
C) incur fatal and nonfatal injuries. 
D) perform well in school. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) become alcohol dependent. 
B) suffer permanent impairment of cognitive function. 
C) incur fatal and nonfatal injuries. 
D) perform well in school. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 7

A person chooses a food item based on their friend's food choices (the "I'll have what she or he is having" phenomenon).The person is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A) economic factors. 
B) personal food preference. 
C) nutrition knowledge. 
D) social factors. 
E) cultural factors. 
A) economic factors. 
B) personal food preference. 
C) nutrition knowledge. 
D) social factors. 
E) cultural factors.

Question 8

_____ is a byproduct of alcohol metabolism that is highly toxic and causes many of the ill effects of alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) Acetaldehyde 
B) Fermentation 
C) Acetate 
D) Dehydrogenase 
E) Distilled 
A) Acetaldehyde 
B) Fermentation 
C) Acetate 
D) Dehydrogenase 
E) Distilled

Question 9

If an individual has most but not all of the symptoms for diagnosis of an eating disorder,they may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFE
D) . 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) binge eating disorder. 
E) orthorexia. 
A) other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFE
D) . 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) binge eating disorder. 
E) orthorexia.

Question 10

According to the National Eating Disorder Association,which group has the highest prevalence of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) middle school students 
B) high school students 
C) college students 
D) college graduates 
E) senior citizens 
A) middle school students 
B) high school students 
C) college students 
D) college graduates 
E) senior citizens

Question 11

What is the average weight gain for students in their first year in college?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 to 25 pounds 
B) 15 to 20 pounds 
C) 8 to 10 pounds 
D) 3 to 4 pounds 
E) 0 to 2 pounds 
A) 20 to 25 pounds 
B) 15 to 20 pounds 
C) 8 to 10 pounds 
D) 3 to 4 pounds 
E) 0 to 2 pounds

Question 12

The RDA for iron changes from _____ to _____ in young men at the age of 19.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 mg;8 mg 
B) 15 mg;18 mg 
C) 5 mg;10 mg 
D) 11 mg;18 mg 
E) 10 mg;18 mg 
A) 11 mg;8 mg 
B) 15 mg;18 mg 
C) 5 mg;10 mg 
D) 11 mg;18 mg 
E) 10 mg;18 mg

Question 13

Taking a nutrition class during college has been shown to increase intake of fruits and vegetables.This is an example of which food-intake influence?

Accepted Answer

A) economic factors 
B) personal food preference 
C) nutrition knowledge 
D) social factors 
E) cultural factors 
A) economic factors 
B) personal food preference 
C) nutrition knowledge 
D) social factors 
E) cultural factors

Question 14

Individuals who are obsessed with eating healthy and have rigid eating styles and exercise patterns that affect the quality of their life and relationships may be described as having

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosA. 
B) orthorexia. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) binge eating disorder. 
E) other specified feeding or eating disorder. 
A) anorexia nervosA. 
B) orthorexia. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) binge eating disorder. 
E) other specified feeding or eating disorder.

Question 15

Factors influencing weight gain during the first year of college include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased access to vending machines. 
B) increased access to alcohol. 
C) increased access to fast food. 
D) decreased food options in dining halls. 
E) decreased physical activity. 
A) increased access to vending machines. 
B) increased access to alcohol. 
C) increased access to fast food. 
D) decreased food options in dining halls. 
E) decreased physical activity.

Question 16

Frequent episodes (once a week for at least three months)of binge eating followed by inappropriate purging (that is,self-induced vomiting,excessive exercise,use of laxatives)is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 17

In general,the liver can metabolize _____ of alcohol an hour.

Accepted Answer

A) ½ ounce 
B) 1 ounce 
C) 6 ounces 
D) 12 ounces 
E) 20 ounces 
A) ½ ounce 
B) 1 ounce 
C) 6 ounces 
D) 12 ounces 
E) 20 ounces

Question 18

Name the chronic disease has the largest DECREASE in risk from light to moderate alcohol intake,and list one specific reason for the decrease.

Accepted Answer

cardiovascular disea

Question 19

What is the name for the group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy? This group can include physical,behavioral,or learning problems.

Accepted Answer

A) binge drinking 
B) heavy drinking 
C) fetal alcohol spectrum disorders 
D) binge eating disorder 
E) disordered eating 
A) binge drinking 
B) heavy drinking 
C) fetal alcohol spectrum disorders 
D) binge eating disorder 
E) disordered eating

Question 20

Despite 75% of college freshman gaining weight,most will lose the extra weight during subsequent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: The College Years

Depression,anxiety,and low self-esteem are characteristics of which of the following eating disorders?

Recurrent episodes of eating significantly more food in a shorter period than most people would eat in a similar period WITHOUT compensatory behavior (that is,purging)is a characteristic of which eating disorders?

How many drinks consumed on a single occasion constitutes binge drinking?

Signs of alcohol abuse include all of the following,EXCEPT:

In his book Mindless Eating,Brian Wansink discusses research into why we eat what we do.Explain three reasons why you eat,besides being genuinely hungry.

Kids who drink alcohol before the age of 21 are LESS likely to

A person chooses a food item based on their friend's food choices (the "I'll have what she or he is having" phenomenon).The person is influenced by:

_____ is a byproduct of alcohol metabolism that is highly toxic and causes many of the ill effects of alcohol consumption.

If an individual has most but not all of the symptoms for diagnosis of an eating disorder,they may be diagnosed with

According to the National Eating Disorder Association,which group has the highest prevalence of eating disorders?

What is the average weight gain for students in their first year in college?

The RDA for iron changes from _____ to _____ in young men at the age of 19.

Taking a nutrition class during college has been shown to increase intake of fruits and vegetables.This is an example of which food-intake influence?

Individuals who are obsessed with eating healthy and have rigid eating styles and exercise patterns that affect the quality of their life and relationships may be described as having

Factors influencing weight gain during the first year of college include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Frequent episodes (once a week for at least three months)of binge eating followed by inappropriate purging (that is,self-induced vomiting,excessive exercise,use of laxatives)is a characteristic of which of the following eating disorders?

In general,the liver can metabolize _____ of alcohol an hour.

Name the chronic disease has the largest DECREASE in risk from light to moderate alcohol intake,and list one specific reason for the decrease.

What is the name for the group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy? This group can include physical,behavioral,or learning problems.

Despite 75% of college freshman gaining weight,most will lose the extra weight during subsequent years.

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