Question 1

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa share many clinical features, although ____ is a major difference between these two conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  body image 
B)  psychological pathology 
C)  body weight 
D)  emphasis on diet 
A)  body image 
B)  psychological pathology 
C)  body weight 
D)  emphasis on diet C

Question 2

Two methods used by individuals with bulimia nervosa to prevent food from being absorbed are vomiting and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diuretics 
B)  laxatives 
C)  enemas 
D)  starvation 
A)  diuretics 
B)  laxatives 
C)  enemas 
D)  starvation B

Question 3

Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with low estrogen secretion that results in the loss of calcium from bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What are the three distinct but interrelated factors associated with the Female Athlete Triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health, fitness, and longevity 
B)  Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia athletica 
C)  Appearance, performance, and optimal body weight 
D)  Energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density 
A)  Health, fitness, and longevity 
B)  Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia athletica 
C)  Appearance, performance, and optimal body weight 
D)  Energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density

Question 5

Little is known about eating disorders and disordered eating in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), lists which one of the following as a criterion for anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistent lack of recognition of seriousness of current low body weight 
B)  Feeling that one can not stop eating or control what or how much one is eating 
C)  Misuse of laxatives and diuretics 
D)  Recurrent self-induced vomiting to prevent weight gain 
A)  Persistent lack of recognition of seriousness of current low body weight 
B)  Feeling that one can not stop eating or control what or how much one is eating 
C)  Misuse of laxatives and diuretics 
D)  Recurrent self-induced vomiting to prevent weight gain

Question 7

For adults, a weight corresponding to a BMI of ____ or less is considered significantly low or less than minimally normal.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  15 
C)  17 
D)  21 
A)  11 
B)  15 
C)  17 
D)  21

Question 8

Which condition is much more prevalent in males than in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia athletica. 
B)  The Adonis complex. 
C)  Bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Binge-eating. 
A)  Anorexia athletica. 
B)  The Adonis complex. 
C)  Bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Binge-eating.

Question 9

The most common method of purging by those with bulimia is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  laxatives 
B)  self-induced vomiting 
C)  the use of ipecac 
D)  enemas 
A)  laxatives 
B)  self-induced vomiting 
C)  the use of ipecac 
D)  enemas

Question 10

Any female athlete can be at risk for the Female Athlete Triad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Those with bulimia nervosa most commonly purge by using laxatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a female athlete is having almost non-existent menstrual periods, experiencing recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and resolving to train more and eat less than usual, she may ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have anorexia athletica and need immediate attention 
B)  have disordered eating, but will not need treatment 
C)  not need to be approached because her behaviors are common to athletes 
D)  have anorexia athletica, a form of anorexia that does not need treatment 
A)  have anorexia athletica and need immediate attention 
B)  have disordered eating, but will not need treatment 
C)  not need to be approached because her behaviors are common to athletes 
D)  have anorexia athletica, a form of anorexia that does not need treatment

Question 13

What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density. 
B)  Prevalence of stress fractures is lower in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density. 
C)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density resulting from exercise. 
D)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density common in all athletes. 
A)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density. 
B)  Prevalence of stress fractures is lower in those with amenorrhea due to lower bone mineral density. 
C)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density resulting from exercise. 
D)  Prevalence of stress fractures is higher in those with amenorrhea due to higher bone mineral density common in all athletes.

Question 14

Disordered eating in athletes is particularly hard to define because an athlete's normal eating pattern may be one of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  no restraint 
B)  mild restraint 
C)  normal restraint 
D)  extreme restraint 
A)  no restraint 
B)  mild restraint 
C)  normal restraint 
D)  extreme restraint

Question 15

In females, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is greater than the prevalence of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Anorexia nervosa means loss of appetite due to nervousness, which describes the first symptom that usually occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Therapy for bulimia nervosa should focus most on issues surrounding both self-esteem and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-control 
B)  family history 
C)  a perfect diet 
D)  exercise patterns 
A)  self-control 
B)  family history 
C)  a perfect diet 
D)  exercise patterns

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics is least likely associated with anorexia athletica?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voluntary excessive exercise 
B)  Weight cycling 
C)  Losing body fat to improve performance 
D)  Lifelong struggle with abnormal eating patterns 
A)  Voluntary excessive exercise 
B)  Weight cycling 
C)  Losing body fat to improve performance 
D)  Lifelong struggle with abnormal eating patterns

Question 19

Normal eating involves moderate restraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action. 
B)  Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete. 
C)  Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake. 
D)  Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further evaluation. 
A)  Give the athlete time to resolve the issue before taking any action. 
B)  Ask an assistant coach or athletic trainer to talk directly to the athlete. 
C)  Meet with the athlete and casually discuss his or her food intake. 
D)  Immediately refer the athlete to a trained professional for further evaluation.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa share many clinical features, although ____ is a major difference between these two conditions.

Two methods used by individuals with bulimia nervosa to prevent food from being absorbed are vomiting and ____.

Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with low estrogen secretion that results in the loss of calcium from bone.

What are the three distinct but interrelated factors associated with the Female Athlete Triad?

Little is known about eating disorders and disordered eating in males.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), lists which one of the following as a criterion for anorexia nervosa?

For adults, a weight corresponding to a BMI of ____ or less is considered significantly low or less than minimally normal.

Which condition is much more prevalent in males than in females?

The most common method of purging by those with bulimia is ____.

Any female athlete can be at risk for the Female Athlete Triad.

Those with bulimia nervosa most commonly purge by using laxatives.

If a female athlete is having almost non-existent menstrual periods, experiencing recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and resolving to train more and eat less than usual, she may ____.

What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures?

Disordered eating in athletes is particularly hard to define because an athlete's normal eating pattern may be one of ____.

In females, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is greater than the prevalence of anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa means loss of appetite due to nervousness, which describes the first symptom that usually occurs.

Therapy for bulimia nervosa should focus most on issues surrounding both self-esteem and ____.

Which of the following characteristics is least likely associated with anorexia athletica?

Normal eating involves moderate restraint.

If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

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Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

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Exam 12: Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa share many clinical features, although ____ is a major difference between these two conditions.

Two methods used by individuals with bulimia nervosa to prevent food from being absorbed are vomiting and ____.

Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with low estrogen secretion that results in the loss of calcium from bone.

What are the three distinct but interrelated factors associated with the Female Athlete Triad?

Little is known about eating disorders and disordered eating in males.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), lists which one of the following as a criterion for anorexia nervosa?

For adults, a weight corresponding to a BMI of ____ or less is considered significantly low or less than minimally normal.

Which condition is much more prevalent in males than in females?

The most common method of purging by those with bulimia is ____.

Any female athlete can be at risk for the Female Athlete Triad.

Those with bulimia nervosa most commonly purge by using laxatives.

If a female athlete is having almost non-existent menstrual periods, experiencing recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and resolving to train more and eat less than usual, she may ____.

What effect does amenorrhea in athletes have on stress fractures?

Disordered eating in athletes is particularly hard to define because an athlete's normal eating pattern may be one of ____.

In females, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is greater than the prevalence of anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa means loss of appetite due to nervousness, which describes the first symptom that usually occurs.

Therapy for bulimia nervosa should focus most on issues surrounding both self-esteem and ____.

Which of the following characteristics is least likely associated with anorexia athletica?

Normal eating involves moderate restraint.

If the presence of an eating disorder is suspected, which is the most appropriate course of action for a coach to take?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Filters