Question 1

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) Comments from significant others about being too fat 
B) A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size 
C) Feeling too thin in one's clothes 
D) Leaving home for college or independent living 
A) Comments from significant others about being too fat 
B) A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size 
C) Feeling too thin in one's clothes 
D) Leaving home for college or independent living

Question 2

The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) decreased synthesis of growth hormone. 
B) decreased synthesis of thyroid hormone. 
C) low intake of iron. 
D) hypoglycemia. 
A) decreased synthesis of growth hormone. 
B) decreased synthesis of thyroid hormone. 
C) low intake of iron. 
D) hypoglycemia.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a characteristic of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) Distorted body image 
B) Decreased heart rate 
C) Denial of appetite 
D) Increased body temperature 
A) Distorted body image 
B) Decreased heart rate 
C) Denial of appetite 
D) Increased body temperature

Question 4

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Discourage restrictive dieting and meal skipping. 
B) Correct misconceptions about nutrition and healthy body weight. 
C) Provide opportunities for fun and social physical activity in school and at home. 
D) Encourage daily measurements of body weight. 
A) Discourage restrictive dieting and meal skipping. 
B) Correct misconceptions about nutrition and healthy body weight. 
C) Provide opportunities for fun and social physical activity in school and at home. 
D) Encourage daily measurements of body weight.

Question 5

Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g.,tooth decay,stomach ulcers,and esophageal tears)arise as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) vomiting to purge excess calories. 
B) low blood calcium levels. 
C) laxative abuse. 
D) low blood potassium levels. 
A) vomiting to purge excess calories. 
B) low blood calcium levels. 
C) laxative abuse. 
D) low blood potassium levels.

Question 6

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic,he or she must average _______ binge(s)per week for at least three months.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 7

Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigid,disciplined dieting 
B) Feeling a sense of power because of strict discipline and self-denial 
C) Fluctuating weight 
D) Lack of menstruation 
A) Rigid,disciplined dieting 
B) Feeling a sense of power because of strict discipline and self-denial 
C) Fluctuating weight 
D) Lack of menstruation

Question 8

Low blood levels of ______ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm,a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) chloride 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) glucose 
A) chloride 
B) sodium 
C) potassium 
D) glucose

Question 9

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge-eating disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B) lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse®) 
C) topiramate (Topamax®). 
D) lorcaserin (Belviq®). 
A) fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B) lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse®) 
C) topiramate (Topamax®). 
D) lorcaserin (Belviq®).

Question 10

One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to

Accepted Answer

A) threaten them. 
B) deny the disorder. 
C) keep offering them food. 
D) stage an intervention. 
A) threaten them. 
B) deny the disorder. 
C) keep offering them food. 
D) stage an intervention.

Question 11

Individuals with ______ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation,such as decreased metabolic rate.

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 12

The hormonal changes associated with cessation of menstruation increase the risk of ______ among women with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) anemia 
C) hypertension 
D) hyperglycemia 
A) osteoporosis 
B) anemia 
C) hypertension 
D) hyperglycemia

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-induced vomiting 
B) Bingeing on high-energy snack foods 
C) Misuse of laxatives 
D) Excessive exercise 
A) Self-induced vomiting 
B) Bingeing on high-energy snack foods 
C) Misuse of laxatives 
D) Excessive exercise

Question 15

The most long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with

Accepted Answer

A) hospitalization and feeding via a tube. 
B) a multidisciplinary team approach with health care providers. 
C) scare tactics. 
D) outpatient treatment. 
A) hospitalization and feeding via a tube. 
B) a multidisciplinary team approach with health care providers. 
C) scare tactics. 
D) outpatient treatment.

Question 16

The only drug approved by FDA for treatment of bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B) duloxetine (Cymbalta®). 
C) topiramate (Topamax®). 
D) lorcaserin (Belviq®). 
A) fluoxetine (Prozac®). 
B) duloxetine (Cymbalta®). 
C) topiramate (Topamax®). 
D) lorcaserin (Belviq®).

Question 17

A(n)______ often consists of high-carbohydrate,convenience foods and may be triggered by stress,boredom,loneliness,or depression.

Accepted Answer

A) compensatory behavior 
B) enema 
C) binge 
D) purge 
A) compensatory behavior 
B) enema 
C) binge 
D) purge

Question 18

Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges.Which of the following is not a negative effect of vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Tooth decay 
B) Swelling of salivary glands 
C) Stomach ulcers 
D) High blood potassium levels 
A) Tooth decay 
B) Swelling of salivary glands 
C) Stomach ulcers 
D) High blood potassium levels

Question 19

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of laxatives to purge excess calories 
B) Eating until uncomfortably full 
C) Eating alone 
D) Feelings of guilt or self-disgust 
A) Use of laxatives to purge excess calories 
B) Eating until uncomfortably full 
C) Eating alone 
D) Feelings of guilt or self-disgust

Question 20

The low blood potassium levels seen among people with eating disorders may cause

Accepted Answer

A) lack of appetite. 
B) dehydration. 
C) heart rhythm disturbances. 
D) swelling of the salivary glands. 
A) lack of appetite. 
B) dehydration. 
C) heart rhythm disturbances. 
D) swelling of the salivary glands.

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by

Which of the following is not a characteristic of anorexia?

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g.,tooth decay,stomach ulcers,and esophageal tears)arise as a result of

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic,he or she must average _______ binge(s)per week for at least three months.

Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?

Low blood levels of ______ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm,a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge-eating disorder is

One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to

Individuals with ______ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation,such as decreased metabolic rate.

The hormonal changes associated with cessation of menstruation increase the risk of ______ among women with eating disorders.

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

Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?

The most long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with

The only drug approved by FDA for treatment of bulimia nervosa is

A(n)______ often consists of high-carbohydrate,convenience foods and may be triggered by stress,boredom,loneliness,or depression.

Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges.Which of the following is not a negative effect of vomiting?

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

The low blood potassium levels seen among people with eating disorders may cause

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Exam 15: Eating Disorders

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by

Which of the following is not a characteristic of anorexia?

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g.,tooth decay,stomach ulcers,and esophageal tears)arise as a result of

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic,he or she must average _______ binge(s)per week for at least three months.

Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?

Low blood levels of ______ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm,a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge-eating disorder is

One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to

Individuals with ______ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation,such as decreased metabolic rate.

The hormonal changes associated with cessation of menstruation increase the risk of ______ among women with eating disorders.

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

Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?

The most long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with

The only drug approved by FDA for treatment of bulimia nervosa is

A(n)______ often consists of high-carbohydrate,convenience foods and may be triggered by stress,boredom,loneliness,or depression.

Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges.Which of the following is not a negative effect of vomiting?

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

The low blood potassium levels seen among people with eating disorders may cause

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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