Question 1

An effective tool in preventing eating disorders in young people is to

Accepted Answer

A)  have daily weigh-ins in the presence of their peers. 
B)  measure and record waist circumference on a weekly basis. 
C)  highlight a child's healthy body shape by comparing it to other children and to adults. 
D)  encourage children to focus on positive body features instead of negative ones. 
A)  have daily weigh-ins in the presence of their peers. 
B)  measure and record waist circumference on a weekly basis. 
C)  highlight a child's healthy body shape by comparing it to other children and to adults. 
D)  encourage children to focus on positive body features instead of negative ones. D

Question 2

A subcategory of anorexia nervosa characterized by food avoidance or excessive exercise is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  restricting type. 
B)  binge eating type. 
C)  purging type. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  restricting type. 
B)  binge eating type. 
C)  purging type. 
D)  None of the above A

Question 3

The practice of eating large quantities of food to provide a temporary state of emotional well-being, clinical depression, and being overweight are associated with which eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder 
C)  Muscle dysmorphia 
D)  Binge-eating disorder 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder 
C)  Muscle dysmorphia 
D)  Binge-eating disorder D

Question 4

Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder is distinguished from the night eating syndrome because

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with night eating syndrome are aware of their eating. 
B)  because there is no purging associated with night eating syndrome. 
C)  individuals experience food neophobia during night eating syndrome. 
A)  individuals with night eating syndrome are aware of their eating. 
B)  because there is no purging associated with night eating syndrome. 
C)  individuals experience food neophobia during night eating syndrome.

Question 5

Stress fractures in young women runners with amenorrhea could be a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  overtraining. 
B)  the female athlete triad. 
C)  bad shoes. 
D)  heavy body weight. 
A)  overtraining. 
B)  the female athlete triad. 
C)  bad shoes. 
D)  heavy body weight.

Question 6

Bone density losses that result from anorexia nervosa are completely resolved when the person returns to a healthy body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Someone with the female athlete triad is likely to be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  bone growth. 
B)  heavy menstrual cycles. 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  weight gain. 
A)  bone growth. 
B)  heavy menstrual cycles. 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  weight gain.

Question 8

Binging is never a characteristic of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Someone with bulimia nervosa will always purge by vomiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Treatment goals for people with anorexia nervosa include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  achieving a healthy body weight. 
B)  resolving psychological issues. 
C)  establishing healthy eating patterns. 
D)  having them rehabilitate from the disorder independently. 
A)  achieving a healthy body weight. 
B)  resolving psychological issues. 
C)  establishing healthy eating patterns. 
D)  having them rehabilitate from the disorder independently.

Question 11

Electrolyte imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, impaired thermoregulation, and growth of lanugo are some of the outcomes associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  muscle dysmorphia. 
A)  binge eating. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  muscle dysmorphia.

Question 12

Tooth decay can be a sign of bulimia nervosa because

Accepted Answer

A)  of malnutrition. 
B)  the acidity of gastric juice damages enamel. 
C)  binging on sweets can be bad for your teeth. 
D)  poor personal hygiene is a characteristic of someone with bulimia. 
A)  of malnutrition. 
B)  the acidity of gastric juice damages enamel. 
C)  binging on sweets can be bad for your teeth. 
D)  poor personal hygiene is a characteristic of someone with bulimia.

Question 13

Athletes in certain sports are at increased risk for developing eating disorders. These sports include

Accepted Answer

A)  weight-class sports such as boxing or wrestling. 
B)  those where appearance is judged along with performance, such as gymnastics. 
C)  those where thinness is thought to lead to improved performance. 
D)  All the above 
A)  weight-class sports such as boxing or wrestling. 
B)  those where appearance is judged along with performance, such as gymnastics. 
C)  those where thinness is thought to lead to improved performance. 
D)  All the above

Question 14

Irrational fear or avoidance of new foods is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  food dislike. 
B)  dietary confusion. 
C)  food neophobia. 
D)  bingeing. 
A)  food dislike. 
B)  dietary confusion. 
C)  food neophobia. 
D)  bingeing.

Question 15

A hallmark of the female athlete triad is menstrual dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When anorexia nervosa leads to a significant loss of body fat in a young woman, it may lead to amenorrhea. This physiological response

Accepted Answer

A)  is associated with diminished bone density. 
B)  likely evolved to prevent pregnancy during times of food scarcity. 
C)  is irreversible. 
D)  A and B 
A)  is associated with diminished bone density. 
B)  likely evolved to prevent pregnancy during times of food scarcity. 
C)  is irreversible. 
D)  A and B

Question 17

The female athlete triad and anorexia nervosa share similar features. In both disorders, women develop

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  improved performance. 
C)  improved bone density. 
D)  strong self-esteem. 
A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  improved performance. 
C)  improved bone density. 
D)  strong self-esteem.

Question 18

The female athlete triad is a combination of three related conditions: disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  binging and purging 
B)  weight obsession 
C)  osteopenia 
D)  food preoccupation 
A)  binging and purging 
B)  weight obsession 
C)  osteopenia 
D)  food preoccupation

Question 19

The goal of treatment of eating disorders is to establish a healthy relationship with food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which disordered eating behavior occurs mainly in men, and is characterized by excessive exercising, attention to diet, food rituals, and low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Night eating syndrome 
D)  Muscle dysmorphia 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Night eating syndrome 
D)  Muscle dysmorphia

An effective tool in preventing eating disorders in young people is to

A subcategory of anorexia nervosa characterized by food avoidance or excessive exercise is called the

The practice of eating large quantities of food to provide a temporary state of emotional well-being, clinical depression, and being overweight are associated with which eating disorder?

Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder is distinguished from the night eating syndrome because

Stress fractures in young women runners with amenorrhea could be a sign of

Bone density losses that result from anorexia nervosa are completely resolved when the person returns to a healthy body weight.

Someone with the female athlete triad is likely to be experiencing

Binging is never a characteristic of anorexia nervosa.

Someone with bulimia nervosa will always purge by vomiting.

Treatment goals for people with anorexia nervosa include all of the following except:

Electrolyte imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, impaired thermoregulation, and growth of lanugo are some of the outcomes associated with

Tooth decay can be a sign of bulimia nervosa because

Athletes in certain sports are at increased risk for developing eating disorders. These sports include

Irrational fear or avoidance of new foods is termed

A hallmark of the female athlete triad is menstrual dysfunction.

When anorexia nervosa leads to a significant loss of body fat in a young woman, it may lead to amenorrhea. This physiological response

The female athlete triad and anorexia nervosa share similar features. In both disorders, women develop

The female athlete triad is a combination of three related conditions: disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and _____.

The goal of treatment of eating disorders is to establish a healthy relationship with food.

Which disordered eating behavior occurs mainly in men, and is characterized by excessive exercising, attention to diet, food rituals, and low self-esteem?

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Protein

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Exam 12: Disordered Eating

An effective tool in preventing eating disorders in young people is to

A subcategory of anorexia nervosa characterized by food avoidance or excessive exercise is called the

The practice of eating large quantities of food to provide a temporary state of emotional well-being, clinical depression, and being overweight are associated with which eating disorder?

Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder is distinguished from the night eating syndrome because

Stress fractures in young women runners with amenorrhea could be a sign of

Bone density losses that result from anorexia nervosa are completely resolved when the person returns to a healthy body weight.

Someone with the female athlete triad is likely to be experiencing

Binging is never a characteristic of anorexia nervosa.

Someone with bulimia nervosa will always purge by vomiting.

Treatment goals for people with anorexia nervosa include all of the following except:

Electrolyte imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, impaired thermoregulation, and growth of lanugo are some of the outcomes associated with

Tooth decay can be a sign of bulimia nervosa because

Athletes in certain sports are at increased risk for developing eating disorders. These sports include

Irrational fear or avoidance of new foods is termed

A hallmark of the female athlete triad is menstrual dysfunction.

When anorexia nervosa leads to a significant loss of body fat in a young woman, it may lead to amenorrhea. This physiological response

The female athlete triad and anorexia nervosa share similar features. In both disorders, women develop

The female athlete triad is a combination of three related conditions: disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and _____.

The goal of treatment of eating disorders is to establish a healthy relationship with food.

Which disordered eating behavior occurs mainly in men, and is characterized by excessive exercising, attention to diet, food rituals, and low self-esteem?

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters