Question 1

The prevalence of eating disorders can be reduced by:

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcing the importance of personal achievement. 
B) eliminating weight related criticism. 
C) getting children to count Kcalories at a young age. 
D) emphasizing appearance to boost self-esteem. 
A) reinforcing the importance of personal achievement. 
B) eliminating weight related criticism. 
C) getting children to count Kcalories at a young age. 
D) emphasizing appearance to boost self-esteem.

Question 2

Which statement about the relationship of anorexics and food is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexics limit their dietary intake by not thinking about food. 
B) anorexics often prepare elaborate meals for other people. 
C) anorexics often develop personal diet rituals 
D) anorexics spend an enormous amount of time preoccupied with food. 
A) anorexics limit their dietary intake by not thinking about food. 
B) anorexics often prepare elaborate meals for other people. 
C) anorexics often develop personal diet rituals 
D) anorexics spend an enormous amount of time preoccupied with food.

Question 3

The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:

Accepted Answer

A) amenorrhea 
B) the habit of using body weight and shape as a means of evaluating oneself. 
C) excessive exercise 
D) If left untreated it can be fatal. 
A) amenorrhea 
B) the habit of using body weight and shape as a means of evaluating oneself. 
C) excessive exercise 
D) If left untreated it can be fatal.

Question 4

The starvation associated with anorexia causes which of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac irregularities 
B) decline in sex hormones 
C) apathy,exhaustion and depression 
D) all of the following 
A) cardiac irregularities 
B) decline in sex hormones 
C) apathy,exhaustion and depression 
D) all of the following

Question 5

Which of the following is untrue about individuals with a distorted body image?

Accepted Answer

A) The individual does not see himself or herself as he or she really is. 
B) Only thin people have a distorted body image. 
C) The distorted body image may occur because of a pathological concern with body weight and shape. 
D) They may be quite thin,yet still see themselves as fat. 
A) The individual does not see himself or herself as he or she really is. 
B) Only thin people have a distorted body image. 
C) The distorted body image may occur because of a pathological concern with body weight and shape. 
D) They may be quite thin,yet still see themselves as fat.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about binge eating disorder is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) It is more common in men than bulimia nervosa or anorexia. 
B) It is more common in the overweight. 
C) It is not associated with compensatory behaviors. 
D) Binging must occur daily to fit the definition. 
A) It is more common in men than bulimia nervosa or anorexia. 
B) It is more common in the overweight. 
C) It is not associated with compensatory behaviors. 
D) Binging must occur daily to fit the definition.

Question 7

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating disorders can cause infertility. 
B) Eating disorders increase the risk of congenital malformations in the baby. 
C) Women with eating disorders tend to have cesarean sections less often since the baby is likely small. 
D) Babies born to women with eating disorders are at increased risk for emotional and social disorders. 
A) Eating disorders can cause infertility. 
B) Eating disorders increase the risk of congenital malformations in the baby. 
C) Women with eating disorders tend to have cesarean sections less often since the baby is likely small. 
D) Babies born to women with eating disorders are at increased risk for emotional and social disorders.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about Anorexia athletica is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia athletica is typified by compulsive exercise. 
B) Anorexia athletica uses a severe diet to control Kcalories. 
C) Anorexia athletica is typified by using extreme training to purge Kcalories. 
D) Anorexia athletica is sometimes mistaken for a drive for athletic achievement. 
A) Anorexia athletica is typified by compulsive exercise. 
B) Anorexia athletica uses a severe diet to control Kcalories. 
C) Anorexia athletica is typified by using extreme training to purge Kcalories. 
D) Anorexia athletica is sometimes mistaken for a drive for athletic achievement.

The prevalence of eating disorders can be reduced by:

Which statement about the relationship of anorexics and food is untrue?

The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:

The starvation associated with anorexia causes which of the following except:

Which of the following is untrue about individuals with a distorted body image?

Which of the following statements about binge eating disorder is untrue?

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is untrue?

Which of the following statements about Anorexia athletica is untrue?

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

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Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

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The prevalence of eating disorders can be reduced by:

Which statement about the relationship of anorexics and food is untrue?

The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:

The starvation associated with anorexia causes which of the following except:

Which of the following is untrue about individuals with a distorted body image?

Which of the following statements about binge eating disorder is untrue?

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is untrue?

Which of the following statements about Anorexia athletica is untrue?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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