Exam 12: Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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The term "mixed eating disorder" is also used to describe anorexia athletica and anorexia nervosa.

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Athletes with and without disordered eating patterns share many features of their diet and exercise patterns but differ in their actions and perspectives.

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The best definition of excessive exercise is ____.

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Many highly trained athletes monitor their caloric intake but one of the distinguishing features of an athlete with a disordered eating pattern is that caloric intake is inadequate.

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

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The best description of "normal" eating is ____.

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Osteopenia is defined as a low ____.

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Disordered eating ____.

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Another name for reverse anorexia is ____.

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What is the likely cause of the amenorrhea in those diagnosed with the Female Athlete Triad?

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Eating disorders and disordered eating differ in their degree of severity.

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Eating disorders are psychiatric diseases; therefore, treatment programs are limited to psychological therapy.

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Explain the Female Athlete Triad and discuss the short- and long-term medical problems that can occur.

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High-volume weight-bearing exercise offsets the loss of bone mineral density that would otherwise occur in amenorrheic athletes.

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Individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder (BED)typically have a body weight that is described as __________.

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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 ____.

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In most cases of anorexia nervosa, weight loss is achieved primarily by ____, and ____ may be a secondary method used.

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Coaches' comments and behaviors are the primary cause of athletes' eating disorders.

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

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An individual demonstrates some signs of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa but does not fully meet the criteria for either. How would this condition be characterized?

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