Question 1

People with night eating syndrome may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice ________ as a sign of her purging behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) sores on her knuckles 
B) cuts on her forehead 
C) bruises on her cheeks 
D) scar tissue in her kidneys 
A) sores on her knuckles 
B) cuts on her forehead 
C) bruises on her cheeks 
D) scar tissue in her kidneys A

Question 3

A major underlying personal characteristic of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is having a distorted body image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Disordered eating practices are usually temporary,and occur when the person is under stress. 
B) Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide. 
C) Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 
D) According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia. 
A) Disordered eating practices are usually temporary,and occur when the person is under stress. 
B) Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide. 
C) Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 
D) According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia.

Question 6

Andrea,a 22-year-old college student,has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the gym.After performing some clinical tests,the doctor determines Andrea's BMI is 16.8;she is dehydrated;and she has very low bone mineral density.Based on this information, Andrea probably has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) muscle dysmorphia 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) menarche 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) muscle dysmorphia 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) menarche

Question 7

Amenorrhea occurs when a female who has previously experienced normal menstrual cycles does not menstruate for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) three months or longer 
B) one month or longer 
C) five months or longer 
D) nine months or longer 
A) three months or longer 
B) one month or longer 
C) five months or longer 
D) nine months or longer

Question 8

All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rapid heart rate 
B) dehydration 
C) hypotension (low blood pressure) 
D) lanugo 
A) rapid heart rate 
B) dehydration 
C) hypotension (low blood pressure) 
D) lanugo

Question 9

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduced bone mineral density 
B) cystic fibrosis 
C) premenopausal polycystic syndrome 
D) hyperthermia 
A) reduced bone mineral density 
B) cystic fibrosis 
C) premenopausal polycystic syndrome 
D) hyperthermia

Question 10

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight 
B) training to become a master chef 
C) being a physically active adolescent male 
D) pursuing a college degree 
A) having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight 
B) training to become a master chef 
C) being a physically active adolescent male 
D) pursuing a college degree

Question 11

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Consuming dietary supplements daily 
B) Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal 
C) Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less 
D) Having a chronic digestive tract disorder 
A) Consuming dietary supplements daily 
B) Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal 
C) Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less 
D) Having a chronic digestive tract disorder

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) People with night eating syndrome believe they can only fall asleep by having a full stomach. 
B) People with night eating syndrome have a huge appetite in the morning. 
C) People with night eating syndrome do not experience any episodic food binges. 
D) Night eating syndrome is the same as sleepwalking. 
A) People with night eating syndrome believe they can only fall asleep by having a full stomach. 
B) People with night eating syndrome have a huge appetite in the morning. 
C) People with night eating syndrome do not experience any episodic food binges. 
D) Night eating syndrome is the same as sleepwalking.

Question 13

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Skipping breakfast when late for an exam 
B) Binge eating daily for two months 
C) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals 
D) Regularly using laxatives lose to weight 
A) Skipping breakfast when late for an exam 
B) Binge eating daily for two months 
C) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals 
D) Regularly using laxatives lose to weight

Question 14

Sam works out at the gym lifting weights two to three hours daily.  Despite his intense workout routine,Sam feels his body is still too small and not muscular enough.  Based on this information,Sam may have ________.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle dysmorphia 
B) orthorexia 
C) diabulimia 
D) bulimia nervosa 
A) muscle dysmorphia 
B) orthorexia 
C) diabulimia 
D) bulimia nervosa

Question 15

People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) suicide 
B) vitamin toxicities 
C) pancreatic cancer 
D) hyperglycemia 
A) suicide 
B) vitamin toxicities 
C) pancreatic cancer 
D) hyperglycemia

Question 16

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are older adults 
B) have high self-esteem 
C) realize that they are too thin 
D) are females 
A) are older adults 
B) have high self-esteem 
C) realize that they are too thin 
D) are females

Question 17

Females involved in competitive sports,especially ________,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Accepted Answer

A) gymnastics 
B) soccer 
C) softball 
D) lacrosse 
A) gymnastics 
B) soccer 
C) softball 
D) lacrosse

Question 18

Unlike people with anorexia nervosa,people with binge-eating disorder can be normal weight,overweight,or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jana's BMI is 25.5.She skips breakfast and usually eats a salad for lunch.While she is with friends,she eats large amounts of cookies,pastries,and ice cream.After eating such foods,she excuses herself to go to the bathroom.Her friends are amazed that she doesn't gain weight.Based on this information,Jana may have ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a hypoactive thyroid gland 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) a "lazy" spleen 
D) systemic lipodystrophy 
A) a hypoactive thyroid gland 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) a "lazy" spleen 
D) systemic lipodystrophy

Question 20

People with bulimia nervosa have an increased risk of ________.Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) hypokalemia 
B) swollen salivary glands 
C) stomach bleeding 
D) hyperthyroidism 
A) hypokalemia 
B) swollen salivary glands 
C) stomach bleeding 
D) hyperthyroidism

People with night eating syndrome may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice ________ as a sign of her purging behavior.

A major underlying personal characteristic of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is having a distorted body image.

Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Which of the following statements is true?

Andrea,a 22-year-old college student,has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the gym.After performing some clinical tests,the doctor determines Andrea's BMI is 16.8;she is dehydrated;and she has very low bone mineral density.Based on this information, Andrea probably has ________.

Amenorrhea occurs when a female who has previously experienced normal menstrual cycles does not menstruate for ________.

All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT ________.

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include ________.

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Sam works out at the gym lifting weights two to three hours daily. Despite his intense workout routine,Sam feels his body is still too small and not muscular enough. Based on this information,Sam may have ________.

People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from ________.

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially ________,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Unlike people with anorexia nervosa,people with binge-eating disorder can be normal weight,overweight,or obese.

People with bulimia nervosa have an increased risk of ________.Check all that apply.

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Exam 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

People with night eating syndrome may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice ________ as a sign of her purging behavior.

A major underlying personal characteristic of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is having a distorted body image.

Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Which of the following statements is true?

Andrea,a 22-year-old college student,has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the gym.After performing some clinical tests,the doctor determines Andrea's BMI is 16.8;she is dehydrated;and she has very low bone mineral density.Based on this information, Andrea probably has ________.

Amenorrhea occurs when a female who has previously experienced normal menstrual cycles does not menstruate for ________.

All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT ________.

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include ________.

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Sam works out at the gym lifting weights two to three hours daily. Despite his intense workout routine,Sam feels his body is still too small and not muscular enough. Based on this information,Sam may have ________.

People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from ________.

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially ________,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Unlike people with anorexia nervosa,people with binge-eating disorder can be normal weight,overweight,or obese.

People with bulimia nervosa have an increased risk of ________.Check all that apply.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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