Question 1

An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Individuals with an intense fear of gaining weight along with an extremely distorted body image have the eating disorder known as

Accepted Answer

A) amenorrhea. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) OSFED. 
A) amenorrhea. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) OSFED.

Question 3

Anorexia nervosa is not a life-threatening disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks.She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big and that she feels fat.Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat,but Jasmine won't listen.It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) peer pressure. 
B) a negative body image. 
C) anxiety. 
D) depression. 
A) peer pressure. 
B) a negative body image. 
C) anxiety. 
D) depression.

Question 5

People with anorexia are at increased risk of death from

Accepted Answer

A) colon cancer. 
B) heart or kidney failure. 
C) type 2 diabetes. 
D) muscle loss. 
A) colon cancer. 
B) heart or kidney failure. 
C) type 2 diabetes. 
D) muscle loss.

Question 6

Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) how you look is more important than who you are. 
B) appearance is more important than health. 
C) eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy. 
D) anyone can be slender if they work at it. 
A) how you look is more important than who you are. 
B) appearance is more important than health. 
C) eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy. 
D) anyone can be slender if they work at it.

Question 8

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
Both compulsive exerc

Question 9

An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Media images have little influence over what we find attractive. 
B) Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness. 
C) The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy. 
D) Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body. 
A) Media images have little influence over what we find attractive. 
B) Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness. 
C) The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy. 
D) Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body.

Question 11

Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure.Karen is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) social physique anxiety. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) body dysmorphic disorder. 
D) bulimia nervosa. 
A) social physique anxiety. 
B) anorexia nervosa. 
C) body dysmorphic disorder. 
D) bulimia nervosa.

Question 12

Darren was not able to exercise today because of his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behavior for Darren would be to

Accepted Answer

A) work out the next morning to make up for today's lack of exercise. 
B) restructure his schedule so that he can avoid this problem in the future. 
C) skip dinner to make up for his failure to exercise. 
D) consume extra helpings at dinner because he is hungry. 
A) work out the next morning to make up for today's lack of exercise. 
B) restructure his schedule so that he can avoid this problem in the future. 
C) skip dinner to make up for his failure to exercise. 
D) consume extra helpings at dinner because he is hungry.

Question 13

Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed

Accepted Answer

A) have obvious health benefits. 
B) attempt to balance out a previous behavior. 
C) indicate a healthy body image. 
D) have no potential negative health consequences. 
A) have obvious health benefits. 
B) attempt to balance out a previous behavior. 
C) indicate a healthy body image. 
D) have no potential negative health consequences.

Question 15

Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

Individuals with an intense fear of gaining weight along with an extremely distorted body image have the eating disorder known as

Anorexia nervosa is not a life-threatening disorder.

Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks.She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big and that she feels fat.Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat,but Jasmine won't listen.It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from

People with anorexia are at increased risk of death from

Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?

Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure.Karen is most likely suffering from

Darren was not able to exercise today because of his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behavior for Darren would be to

Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed

Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.

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An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

Individuals with an intense fear of gaining weight along with an extremely distorted body image have the eating disorder known as

Anorexia nervosa is not a life-threatening disorder.

Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks.She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big and that she feels fat.Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat,but Jasmine won't listen.It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from

People with anorexia are at increased risk of death from

Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?

Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure.Karen is most likely suffering from

Darren was not able to exercise today because of his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behavior for Darren would be to

Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed

Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.

Accessing Your Health

Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Promoting Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

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