Question 1

Which of the following are criteria for return to competitive athletics following treatment for an eating disorder? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Athlete must be complying with their individualized treatment plan and making progress toward treatment goals. 
B)  Athlete must be eating sufficient calories in order to meet treatment goals. 
C)  Athlete must have a body mass index of greater than 22. 
D)  Athlete must be able to maintain at least 90% of ideal body weight. 
E)  Athlete must be able to maintain a body fat percentage of at least 6% for males and 12% for females. 
A)  Athlete must be complying with their individualized treatment plan and making progress toward treatment goals. 
B)  Athlete must be eating sufficient calories in order to meet treatment goals. 
C)  Athlete must have a body mass index of greater than 22. 
D)  Athlete must be able to maintain at least 90% of ideal body weight. 
E)  Athlete must be able to maintain a body fat percentage of at least 6% for males and 12% for females.

Question 2

The National Eating Disorders Association recommends that coaches and trainers routinely monitor the weight of their athletes in order identify an eating disorder at its onset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which type of anorexia nervosa is characterized by the use of laxatives or enemas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restrictive type 
B)  Not otherwise classified type 
C)  Pharmacologic-assisted type 
D)  Binge-eating/purging type 
A)  Restrictive type 
B)  Not otherwise classified type 
C)  Pharmacologic-assisted type 
D)  Binge-eating/purging type

Question 4

Of adults with anorexia severe enough to require hospitalization, 25% to 50% fully recover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An elite tennis player practices for approximately 4 hours each day and then runs for an additional hour each evening in order to experience positive psychological effects. She is of normal weight and exhibits no evidence of an eating disorder. Which condition might you expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary exercise dependence 
B)  Secondary exercise dependence 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Muscle dysmorphic disorder 
A)  Primary exercise dependence 
B)  Secondary exercise dependence 
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
D)  Muscle dysmorphic disorder

Question 6

What does a diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) imply?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient does not meet the strict diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa but does exhibit partial symptoms consistent with an eating disorder. 
B)  The allied health professional suspects an eating disorder but the patient has not yet been evaluated by a physician. 
C)  The patient has a family history of an eating disorder. 
D)  The physician is unable to determine which eating disorder is impacting the patient. 
A)  The patient does not meet the strict diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa but does exhibit partial symptoms consistent with an eating disorder. 
B)  The allied health professional suspects an eating disorder but the patient has not yet been evaluated by a physician. 
C)  The patient has a family history of an eating disorder. 
D)  The physician is unable to determine which eating disorder is impacting the patient.

Question 7

A client with whom you used to work has asked you to help establish an exercise routine as she continues to recover from an eating disorder. What is your first step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide the client with a low-intensity cardiovascular exercise program. 
B)  Develop an exercise program that includes cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility components. 
C)  Politely tell the athlete that you think she should wait to exercise until she has totally recovered from the eating disorder. 
D)  Ask the client's permission to contact her physician for guidance and clearance. 
A)  Provide the client with a low-intensity cardiovascular exercise program. 
B)  Develop an exercise program that includes cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility components. 
C)  Politely tell the athlete that you think she should wait to exercise until she has totally recovered from the eating disorder. 
D)  Ask the client's permission to contact her physician for guidance and clearance.

Question 8

The wrestling coach comes to you with concerns that one of his wrestlers is using laxatives and regularly restricting food in order to compete in his desired weight class. What suggestion might you make to the coach and the athlete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide the athlete with healthy weight-loss strategies. 
B)  Reassure the coach that if laxatives are used appropriately they will not cause undue harm. 
C)  Consider using sound nutrition and strength-training practices to gain weight and compete in the next weight class up instead of constantly needing to cut weight. 
D)  Recommend that the coach hold the athlete from practice until he agrees to stop this unhealthy behavior. 
A)  Provide the athlete with healthy weight-loss strategies. 
B)  Reassure the coach that if laxatives are used appropriately they will not cause undue harm. 
C)  Consider using sound nutrition and strength-training practices to gain weight and compete in the next weight class up instead of constantly needing to cut weight. 
D)  Recommend that the coach hold the athlete from practice until he agrees to stop this unhealthy behavior.

Question 9

Exercise dependence is an official diagnosis outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), and describes a condition in which a person is preoccupied with exercise and training to the extent that the person engages in excessive levels of exercise that result in physiological and psychological consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following behaviors will occur at some point in a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricting caloric intake 
B)  Lifting weight excessively 
C)  Seeking constant reassurance that one's appearance is acceptable 
D)  Repeatedly comparing appearance with that of others 
E)  Excessive grooming 
A)  Restricting caloric intake 
B)  Lifting weight excessively 
C)  Seeking constant reassurance that one's appearance is acceptable 
D)  Repeatedly comparing appearance with that of others 
E)  Excessive grooming

Question 11

An individual who exhibits all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa but maintains a weight within the normal range would meet the criteria for which of the following diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Idiopathic anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimic anorexia nervosa 
C)  Atypical anorexia nervosa 
D)  Avoidant/restrictive eating disorder 
A)  Idiopathic anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimic anorexia nervosa 
C)  Atypical anorexia nervosa 
D)  Avoidant/restrictive eating disorder

Which of the following are criteria for return to competitive athletics following treatment for an eating disorder? Select all that apply.

The National Eating Disorders Association recommends that coaches and trainers routinely monitor the weight of their athletes in order identify an eating disorder at its onset.

Which type of anorexia nervosa is characterized by the use of laxatives or enemas?

Of adults with anorexia severe enough to require hospitalization, 25% to 50% fully recover.

An elite tennis player practices for approximately 4 hours each day and then runs for an additional hour each evening in order to experience positive psychological effects. She is of normal weight and exhibits no evidence of an eating disorder. Which condition might you expect?

What does a diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) imply?

A client with whom you used to work has asked you to help establish an exercise routine as she continues to recover from an eating disorder. What is your first step?

The wrestling coach comes to you with concerns that one of his wrestlers is using laxatives and regularly restricting food in order to compete in his desired weight class. What suggestion might you make to the coach and the athlete?

Which of the following behaviors will occur at some point in a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder? Select all that apply.

An individual who exhibits all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa but maintains a weight within the normal range would meet the criteria for which of the following diagnoses?

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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Exam 15: Eating and Exercise Disorders

Which of the following are criteria for return to competitive athletics following treatment for an eating disorder? Select all that apply.

The National Eating Disorders Association recommends that coaches and trainers routinely monitor the weight of their athletes in order identify an eating disorder at its onset.

Which type of anorexia nervosa is characterized by the use of laxatives or enemas?

Of adults with anorexia severe enough to require hospitalization, 25% to 50% fully recover.

An elite tennis player practices for approximately 4 hours each day and then runs for an additional hour each evening in order to experience positive psychological effects. She is of normal weight and exhibits no evidence of an eating disorder. Which condition might you expect?

What does a diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) imply?

A client with whom you used to work has asked you to help establish an exercise routine as she continues to recover from an eating disorder. What is your first step?

The wrestling coach comes to you with concerns that one of his wrestlers is using laxatives and regularly restricting food in order to compete in his desired weight class. What suggestion might you make to the coach and the athlete?

Which of the following behaviors will occur at some point in a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder? Select all that apply.

An individual who exhibits all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa but maintains a weight within the normal range would meet the criteria for which of the following diagnoses?

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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