Question 1

"I was good today - I was in control.For breakfast I had half an apple,for lunch half a piece of toast,and for supper a small bowl of chicken broth." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A)  purging episode of someone with anorexia nervosa.
B)  self-starvation characteristic of anorexia nervosa.
C)  eating ritual in which food is consumed in a certain way
D)  overactivity B

Question 2

Which statement about men and eating disorders is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  One reason men have a lower incidence of eating disorders than women is the pressure for men to be thin is less intense.
B)  Men begin to "feel fat" at a lower BMI than women.
C)  Men are less likely to seek treatment.
D)  Advertisements aimed at men set an ideal body standard that is impossible for most young men to achieve. B

Question 3

In reference to individuals with diabetes,to what does the term diabulimia refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  the regimentation of routine diabetes management.
B)  cutting back on insulin to lose weight.
C)  being preoccupied with glucose control.
D)  paying careful attention to exercise. B

Question 4

Which symptom is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac irregularities.
B)  decline in sex hormones.
C)  apathy,exhaustion,and depression.
D)  elevated blood glucose levels.

Question 5

Which is NOT caused by purging by vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  tooth decay.
B)  esophageal inflammation.
C)  rectal bleeding.
D)  electrolyte imbalance.

Question 6

Which statement correctly describes the typical personality of a person with an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is easy-going with low self-esteem.
B)  The person is typically a perfectionist and high-achiever who nonetheless feels inadequate.
C)  The person likes to let others be in control.
D)  The person sets low standards for themselves which leads to low self-esteem.

Question 7

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  All people with this disorder use vomiting to prevent weight gain.
B)  People with this disorder starve themselves to lose weight or prevent gain.
C)  It is typified by a distorted body image.
D)  People with anorexia nervosa have a below normal body weight.

Question 8

Since 1900,how has the ideal female body in North America changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  become curvier.
B)  become heavier.
C)  become thinner and more muscular.
D)  stayed the same.

Question 9

What typifies an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating more than is necessary under certain situations,like parties or holidays.
B)  Eating less than the body requires when busy or stressed.
C)  The emotional aspects of food overpowering the role of food as nourishment.
D)  Limiting intake to meet recommendations for a healthy diet.

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT increase risk of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  family problems
B)  dieting
C)  having friends who are happy with their bodies
D)  being teased by peers about weight

Question 11

Which statement about the effect of genes on eating disorders is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating disorders are passed from parent to child by way of a single gene.
B)  Inherited abnormalities in the levels of dopamine may contribute.
C)  A defect in a melanocortin 4 receptor gene was found in binge eaters.
D)  These disorders are caused by environmental or social factors,and genes do not contribute.

Question 12

Which of the following about getting help for an eating disorder is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with eating disorders often do not want help.
B)  Treatment can be delayed since it will not help prevent a disorder.
C)  For teens,parents should stay out of the treatment process since their input is usually negative.
D)  Treatment can be helpful even when individuals with eating disorders are strenuously opposed to it.

Question 13

Which statement best describes the treatment for anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is almost always successful.
B)  It is primarily nutrition therapy.
C)  It should resolve the psychological and behavioural issues.
D)  It is not considered an emergency since the negative effects of being underweight are limited.

Question 14

Which eating disorder is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa
B)  bulemia nervosa
C)  Purging disorder
D)  Eating disorders not otherwise specified

Question 15

Which is not included in the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney failure.
B)  amenorrhea.
C)  osteoporosis.
D)  disordered eating.

Question 16

Which statement about the ideal body is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ideal body in primitive cultures is pretty much the same as the modern ideal.
B)  In cultures where food is not readily available,ideal body image contributes to eating disorders.
C)  Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is thin.
D)  Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is plump.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which is a characteristic of the treatment for bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counselling to separate eating from emotions
B)  Nutritional therapy to address the consequences of self-starvation
C)  No use of medications
D)  None of the above

Question 19

How can the prevalence of eating disorders be reduced?

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.

Question 20

In what category does binge-eating disorder fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  bulimia nervosa.
C)  EDNOS.
D)  not a true eating disorder.

Exam 25: Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders