Question 1

For the diet therapy in individuals with anorexia nervosa, what percentages of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are recommended, respectively?

Accepted Answer

A) 20%, 50%, and 30% 
B) 10%, 50%, and 40% 
C) 30%, 40%, and 30% 
D) 25%, 40%, and 35% 
A) 20%, 50%, and 30% 
B) 10%, 50%, and 40% 
C) 30%, 40%, and 30% 
D) 25%, 40%, and 35% A

Question 2

Urine specific gravity should be checked when patients being treated for eating disorders are weighed to

Accepted Answer

A) monitor for muscle wasting. 
B) check for dehydration or fluid loading. 
C) check for presence of ketones. 
D) identify use of medications to suppress appetite or promote purging. 
A) monitor for muscle wasting. 
B) check for dehydration or fluid loading. 
C) check for presence of ketones. 
D) identify use of medications to suppress appetite or promote purging. B

Question 3

In which eating disorder might a person chew and spit out, but not swallow, large amounts of food?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder C

Question 4

How do anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa commonly affect the patient's metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase the metabolic rate to higher than normal. 
B) They decrease the metabolic rate to lower than normal. 
C) They have no effect on metabolic rate, maintaining it at the normal level. 
D) They promote an extreme increase in metabolic rate. 
A) They increase the metabolic rate to higher than normal. 
B) They decrease the metabolic rate to lower than normal. 
C) They have no effect on metabolic rate, maintaining it at the normal level. 
D) They promote an extreme increase in metabolic rate.

Question 5

In which eating disorder might a person exercise excessively after an episode of binge eating?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder

Question 6

In which eating disorder might a person have an intense fear of becoming overweight even though she is underweight?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder

Question 7

Delayed gastric emptying and gastric distension are common in

Accepted Answer

A) binge eating disorder. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) eating disorder not otherwise specified. 
A) binge eating disorder. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) eating disorder not otherwise specified.

Question 8

How many calories should be provided in the diet of a patient with anorexia nervosa to initiate weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 to 30 kcal/kg/day 
B) 30 to 40 kcal/kg/day 
C) 40 to 50 kcal/kg/day 
D) 70 to 100 kcal/kg/day 
A) 25 to 30 kcal/kg/day 
B) 30 to 40 kcal/kg/day 
C) 40 to 50 kcal/kg/day 
D) 70 to 100 kcal/kg/day

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient is of normal or near normal weight. 
B) The patient binges but does not purge. 
C) The patient does not have a body image problem. 
D) A typical binge lasts all day. 
A) The patient is of normal or near normal weight. 
B) The patient binges but does not purge. 
C) The patient does not have a body image problem. 
D) A typical binge lasts all day.

Question 10

In which eating disorder might a person binge often but not try to compensate for this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Eating disorder not otherwise specified 
D) Binge eating disorder

Question 11

Lanugo is soft, downy hair growth associated with

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) eating disorder not otherwise specified. 
A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) eating disorder not otherwise specified.

Question 12

During the treatment of patients with eating disorders, which of the following is an additional feature that should be monitored in the food records of patients with bulimia nervosa as opposed to anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating behaviors 
B) Exercise 
C) Emotions and feelings when eating 
D) Use of alternative sweeteners 
A) Eating behaviors 
B) Exercise 
C) Emotions and feelings when eating 
D) Use of alternative sweeteners

Question 13

In conjunction with anorexia nervosa, cardiovascular complications may include

Accepted Answer

A) amenorrhea. 
B) bradycardia. 
C) edema. 
D) ventricular enlargement. 
A) amenorrhea. 
B) bradycardia. 
C) edema. 
D) ventricular enlargement.

Question 14

During the acute stage of anorexia nervosa, what is the focus of psychologic management in treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Understanding and changing dysfunctional attitudes related to eating 
B) Addressing psychopathology that reinforces eating-disordered behaviors 
C) Improving interpersonal and social functioning 
D) Positive behavioral reinforcement of weight gain 
A) Understanding and changing dysfunctional attitudes related to eating 
B) Addressing psychopathology that reinforces eating-disordered behaviors 
C) Improving interpersonal and social functioning 
D) Positive behavioral reinforcement of weight gain

Question 15

How frequently should binge episodes occur for a binge eating disorder to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 5 days/week for 3 months 
B) At least 2 days/week for 3 months 
C) At least 2 days/week for 6 months 
D) At least 6 days/week for 2 months 
A) At least 5 days/week for 3 months 
B) At least 2 days/week for 3 months 
C) At least 2 days/week for 6 months 
D) At least 6 days/week for 2 months

Question 16

After a binge episode, how much of the energy intake can be eliminated through purging?

Accepted Answer

A) 100% 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) None 
A) 100% 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) None

Question 17

Which is a typical personality characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Extroverted 
B) Introverted 
C) Underachiever 
D) Easygoing 
A) Extroverted 
B) Introverted 
C) Underachiever 
D) Easygoing

Question 18

The treatment goal for a patient with bulimia nervosa who is mildly overweight should be

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss to ideal weight. 
B) daily exercise to help decrease weight. 
C) a structured exercise routine to help decrease weight. 
D) weight maintenance. 
A) weight loss to ideal weight. 
B) daily exercise to help decrease weight. 
C) a structured exercise routine to help decrease weight. 
D) weight maintenance.

Question 19

Low T₃ syndrome is a

Accepted Answer

A) low metabolic state associated with anorexia nervosa. 
B) reduction in thyroxine associated with anorexia nervosa. 
C) decrease in triiodothyronine associated with bulimia nervosa. 
D) decrease in reduced triiodothyronine associated with anorexia nervosa. 
A) low metabolic state associated with anorexia nervosa. 
B) reduction in thyroxine associated with anorexia nervosa. 
C) decrease in triiodothyronine associated with bulimia nervosa. 
D) decrease in reduced triiodothyronine associated with anorexia nervosa.

Question 20

Which of the following is often exhibited in patients with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Enamel wasting 
B) Esophagitis 
C) Muscle wasting 
D) Russell sign 
A) Enamel wasting 
B) Esophagitis 
C) Muscle wasting 
D) Russell sign

Exam 22: Nutrition in Eating Disorders

For the diet therapy in individuals with anorexia nervosa, what percentages of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are recommended, respectively?

Urine specific gravity should be checked when patients being treated for eating disorders are weighed to

In which eating disorder might a person chew and spit out, but not swallow, large amounts of food?

How do anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa commonly affect the patient's metabolic rate?

In which eating disorder might a person exercise excessively after an episode of binge eating?

In which eating disorder might a person have an intense fear of becoming overweight even though she is underweight?

Delayed gastric emptying and gastric distension are common in

How many calories should be provided in the diet of a patient with anorexia nervosa to initiate weight gain?

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

In which eating disorder might a person binge often but not try to compensate for this behavior?

Lanugo is soft, downy hair growth associated with

During the treatment of patients with eating disorders, which of the following is an additional feature that should be monitored in the food records of patients with bulimia nervosa as opposed to anorexia nervosa?

In conjunction with anorexia nervosa, cardiovascular complications may include

During the acute stage of anorexia nervosa, what is the focus of psychologic management in treatment?

How frequently should binge episodes occur for a binge eating disorder to be diagnosed?

After a binge episode, how much of the energy intake can be eliminated through purging?

Which is a typical personality characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

The treatment goal for a patient with bulimia nervosa who is mildly overweight should be

Low T₃ syndrome is a

Which of the following is often exhibited in patients with anorexia nervosa?

Intake: Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

Intake: Energy

Inflammation and the Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

Clinical: Nutritional Genomics

Clinical: Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Clinical: Biochemical, Physical, and Functional Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: the Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Diet Guidelines, Nutrient Standards, and Cultural Competence

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Dietary Supplementation

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support

Education and Counseling: Behavioral Change

Nutrition for Reproductive Health and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Nutrition in Weight Management

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Adverse Reactions to Food: Allergies and Intolerances

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid, Adrenal, and Other Endocrine Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survivorship

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Hiv and Aids

Medical Nutrition Therapy in Critical Care

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

Mnt in Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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