Question 1

The biological,behavioral,and social underpinnings of eating disorders are clear and easy to understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Chronic dieting is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) OSFED. 
B) binge-and-purge cycles. 
C) disordered eating. 
D) a clinical eating disorder. 
A) OSFED. 
B) binge-and-purge cycles. 
C) disordered eating. 
D) a clinical eating disorder. C

Question 3

All people who suffer from disordered eating eventually progress to a clinical eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All of the following are characteristic of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height. 
B) having intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. 
C) restricting food intake to the point of self-starvation. 
D) disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced. 
A) maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height. 
B) having intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. 
C) restricting food intake to the point of self-starvation. 
D) disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced.

Question 5

Explain why some public health experts have observed a "disconnect" between our media ideals of male and female weight and contemporary reality.

Accepted Answer

In the United States,more than 69 percen

Question 6

All of the following are characteristic of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) recurrent episodes of binge eating. 
B) recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior. 
C) obsession with body weight and appearance. 
D) an imbalance of neurotransmitters. 
A) recurrent episodes of binge eating. 
B) recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior. 
C) obsession with body weight and appearance. 
D) an imbalance of neurotransmitters.

Question 7

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed,lacks self-confidence,and has strained relationships with family members and friends.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate.The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to

Accepted Answer

A) stabilize her weight. 
B) involve family and friends. 
C) provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues. 
D) determine her body mass index. 
A) stabilize her weight. 
B) involve family and friends. 
C) provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues. 
D) determine her body mass index.

Question 9

An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have

Accepted Answer

A) other psychological disorders. 
B) impulsive behavior. 
C) a sense of empowerment. 
D) high self-esteem. 
A) other psychological disorders. 
B) impulsive behavior. 
C) a sense of empowerment. 
D) high self-esteem.

Question 10

The decrease in estrogen seen with the female athlete triad contributes to

Accepted Answer

A) insomnia. 
B) low energy intake. 
C) increased appetite. 
D) decreased bone mineral density. 
A) insomnia. 
B) low energy intake. 
C) increased appetite. 
D) decreased bone mineral density.

Question 11

An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is

Accepted Answer

A) binge-eating disorder. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) night-eating syndrome. 
A) binge-eating disorder. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) night-eating syndrome.

Question 12

Tiffany is going through puberty and is concerned about her appearance.Her father assures her that she is growing into a beautiful young lady and that he is very proud of her.His reaction to Tiffany will likely cause her to

Accepted Answer

A) be more accepting of her body. 
B) have feelings of discomfort around members of the opposite sex. 
C) be ashamed of her body. 
D) have a negative body image. 
A) be more accepting of her body. 
B) have feelings of discomfort around members of the opposite sex. 
C) be ashamed of her body. 
D) have a negative body image.

Question 13

What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?

Accepted Answer

1.Myth: How you look is more important t

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the eating disorders defined by the American Psychological Association?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia and bulimia nervosa 
B) anxiety-related eating disorder 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) OSFED 
A) anorexia and bulimia nervosa 
B) anxiety-related eating disorder 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) OSFED

Question 15

Studies indicate that most adults are satisfied with their body image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain how the media influences body image.

Accepted Answer

The media sets standards for what we fin

Question 17

A person with disordered eating may do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) punish themselves if they gain weight. 
B) attempt to follow the latest diet fad. 
C) go to extremes to reduce calorie intake. 
D) reward themselves if they gain weight. 
A) punish themselves if they gain weight. 
B) attempt to follow the latest diet fad. 
C) go to extremes to reduce calorie intake. 
D) reward themselves if they gain weight.

Question 18

Eating disorders affect men and women equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder,you should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) gather information on the disorder. 
B) offer to go with your friend to see a counselor. 
C) force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault. 
D) compliment your friend's personality or achievements. 
A) gather information on the disorder. 
B) offer to go with your friend to see a counselor. 
C) force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault. 
D) compliment your friend's personality or achievements.

Question 20

A disorder that typically occurs in men and is characterized by extreme measures to change body shape and a belief that the body is insufficiently lean or muscular is

Accepted Answer

A) muscle atrophy. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) hyperplasia. 
D) muscle dysmorphia. 
A) muscle atrophy. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) hyperplasia. 
D) muscle dysmorphia.

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The biological,behavioral,and social underpinnings of eating disorders are clear and easy to understand.

Chronic dieting is an example of

All people who suffer from disordered eating eventually progress to a clinical eating disorder.

All of the following are characteristic of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

Explain why some public health experts have observed a "disconnect" between our media ideals of male and female weight and contemporary reality.

All of the following are characteristic of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed,lacks self-confidence,and has strained relationships with family members and friends.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate.The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to

An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have

The decrease in estrogen seen with the female athlete triad contributes to

An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is

Tiffany is going through puberty and is concerned about her appearance.Her father assures her that she is growing into a beautiful young lady and that he is very proud of her.His reaction to Tiffany will likely cause her to

What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?

Which of the following is NOT one of the eating disorders defined by the American Psychological Association?

Studies indicate that most adults are satisfied with their body image.

Explain how the media influences body image.

A person with disordered eating may do all of the following EXCEPT

Eating disorders affect men and women equally.

If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder,you should do all of the following EXCEPT

A disorder that typically occurs in men and is characterized by extreme measures to change body shape and a belief that the body is insufficiently lean or muscular is

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