Question 1

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance of abnormal eating in one or more family members 
B)  angry and expressive family interactions 
C)  high levels of anxiety 
D)  inflexibility and need for order 
A)  acceptance of abnormal eating in one or more family members 
B)  angry and expressive family interactions 
C)  high levels of anxiety 
D)  inflexibility and need for order B

Question 2

David typically eats healthfully,but after breaking up with his girlfriend,he went home and ate an entire bag of corn chips and a carton of ice cream.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  David has bulimia nervosa. 
B)  David has binge-eating disorder. 
C)  David's behavior is an example of binge eating. 
D)  David's behavior is an example of purging. 
A)  David has bulimia nervosa. 
B)  David has binge-eating disorder. 
C)  David's behavior is an example of binge eating. 
D)  David's behavior is an example of purging. C

Question 3

Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Hospitalization is MOST likely to be advised for people with an eating disorder who

Accepted Answer

A)  are severely underweight. 
B)  find a variety of foods unacceptable. 
C)  are medically stable. 
D)  engage in uncontrolled binge eating. 
A)  are severely underweight. 
B)  find a variety of foods unacceptable. 
C)  are medically stable. 
D)  engage in uncontrolled binge eating.

Question 5

Body dysmorphic disorder is a common form of muscle dysmorphia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nutrition counseling is an important aspect of inpatient (hospital)treatment for eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about body image is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body image and body ownership are synonyms. 
B)  Body image is reflected in part by the thoughts you have about your body when you look in the mirror. 
C)  Body image concerns perception and emotion-it does not influence an individual's actions. 
D)  Individuals experiencing body disassociation have no body image. 
A)  Body image and body ownership are synonyms. 
B)  Body image is reflected in part by the thoughts you have about your body when you look in the mirror. 
C)  Body image concerns perception and emotion-it does not influence an individual's actions. 
D)  Individuals experiencing body disassociation have no body image.

Question 8

According to the Eating Issues and Body Image Continuum,which of the following characteristics suggests disordered eating ?

Accepted Answer

A)  paying attention to what one eats 
B)  fear of eating in front of others 
C)  following body signals to know what and how much to eat 
D)  food is an important part of one's life 
A)  paying attention to what one eats 
B)  fear of eating in front of others 
C)  following body signals to know what and how much to eat 
D)  food is an important part of one's life

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  purging 
B)  obesity 
C)  depression 
D)  low self-esteem 
A)  purging 
B)  obesity 
C)  depression 
D)  low self-esteem

Question 10

Fasting and excessive exercise are both behaviors that people with bulimia nervosa use to purge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The coexistence of two or more distinct health problems is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  continuum. 
B)  syndrome. 
C)  dyad. 
D)  dysmorphia. 
A)  continuum. 
B)  syndrome. 
C)  dyad. 
D)  dysmorphia.

Question 12

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis 
B)  engaging in episodes of extreme dieting six or more times per year 
C)  general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors people use to control their weight 
D)  process by which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthful range 
A)  a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis 
B)  engaging in episodes of extreme dieting six or more times per year 
C)  general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors people use to control their weight 
D)  process by which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthful range

Question 13

The higher the BMI of one's peers,the lower the risk of developing anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Exercise addiction is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  disappointment if one needs to stop exercising because of an injury. 
B)  feelings of withdrawal if one cannot exercise. 
C)  engaging in exercising for weight loss. 
D)  improvements in mood and stress levels during and immediately following exercise. 
A)  disappointment if one needs to stop exercising because of an injury. 
B)  feelings of withdrawal if one cannot exercise. 
C)  engaging in exercising for weight loss. 
D)  improvements in mood and stress levels during and immediately following exercise.

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging 
B)  frequent and uncompensated episodes of extreme overeating 
C)  restrictive eating pattern 
D)  intense fear of weight gain 
A)  frequent episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging 
B)  frequent and uncompensated episodes of extreme overeating 
C)  restrictive eating pattern 
D)  intense fear of weight gain

Question 16

According to the Eating Issues and Body Image Continuum,which of the following characteristics suggests a distorted body image?

Accepted Answer

A)  basing body image equally on social norms and self-concept 
B)  paying attention to one's appearance 
C)  spending significant time exercising and dieting to change one's body shape 
D)  ability to assert oneself 
A)  basing body image equally on social norms and self-concept 
B)  paying attention to one's appearance 
C)  spending significant time exercising and dieting to change one's body shape 
D)  ability to assert oneself

Question 17

Of the three psychiatric eating disorders,binge-eating disorder is the least common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The loss of tooth enamel seen in bulimia nervosa is due to the insufficient intake and excessive loss of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  disordered eating 
B)  menstrual dysfunction 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  diabetes mellitus 
A)  disordered eating 
B)  menstrual dysfunction 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  diabetes mellitus

Question 20

Eating disorders are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  perfectionism. 
B)  extroversion. 
C)  an inflated sense of self-esteem. 
D)  an easy-going personality. 
A)  perfectionism. 
B)  extroversion. 
C)  an inflated sense of self-esteem. 
D)  an easy-going personality.

Exam 26: Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with eating disorders?

David typically eats healthfully,but after breaking up with his girlfriend,he went home and ate an entire bag of corn chips and a carton of ice cream.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.

Hospitalization is MOST likely to be advised for people with an eating disorder who

Body dysmorphic disorder is a common form of muscle dysmorphia.

Nutrition counseling is an important aspect of inpatient (hospital)treatment for eating disorders.

Which of the following statements about body image is TRUE?

According to the Eating Issues and Body Image Continuum,which of the following characteristics suggests disordered eating ?

Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?

Fasting and excessive exercise are both behaviors that people with bulimia nervosa use to purge.

The coexistence of two or more distinct health problems is known as a

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating?

The higher the BMI of one's peers,the lower the risk of developing anorexia nervosa.

Exercise addiction is characterized by

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

According to the Eating Issues and Body Image Continuum,which of the following characteristics suggests a distorted body image?

Of the three psychiatric eating disorders,binge-eating disorder is the least common.

The loss of tooth enamel seen in bulimia nervosa is due to the insufficient intake and excessive loss of calcium.

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the female athlete triad?

Eating disorders are associated with

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Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

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Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

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New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health

Healthful Eating Patterns

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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Cancer

Osteoporosis

Obesity

The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

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The Fetal Environment

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