Deck 14: Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Question 1

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

A)are older adults
B)have high self-esteem
C)realize that they are too thin
D)are females

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

A)having African-American ancestry
B)being female
C)experiencing physical abuse as an adult
D)being a low-birth-weight baby

Answer 2

B

Question 3

People with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from ________.

A)suicide
B)vitamin toxicities
C)pancreatic cancer
D)hyperglycemia

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Disordered eating practices are usually temporary,and occur when the person is under stress.
B)Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide. 
C)Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 
D)According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia. 

Question 5

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing ________.

A)an eating disorder
B)diabulimia
C)muscle dysmorphia
D)the female athlete triad

Question 6

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa ________.

A)recover completely within one year of treatment
B)have high self-esteem
C)deny they are too thin
D)are males between 16 and 30 years of age

Question 7

During a dental examination,the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded,and the some of the teeth are decaying.Based on this information,the dentist suspects that Andrew ________.

A)has a vitamin D deficiency disorder
B)frequently makes himself vomit after eating
C)is not brushing his teeth regularly
D)eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber

Question 8

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include ________.

A)reduced bone mineral density
B)cystic fibrosis
C)premenopausal polycystic syndrome
D)hyperthermia

Question 9

According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.

A)binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa
B)anorexia,diabulimia,and night-eating syndrome
C)muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder
D)anorexia,female athlete triad,and night-eating syndrome

Question 10

All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT ________.

A)rapid heart rate
B)dehydration
C)hypotension (low blood pressure)
D)lanugo

Question 11

Genevieve is a 23-year-old world class ballet dancer who trains,on average,for about seven hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past eight months.Based on this information,Genevieve probably has ________.

A)osteomalacia
B)type 1 diabetes
C)the female athlete triad
D)menopausal syndrome

Question 12

Wendy is a 17-year-old world class endurance runner who suffers from the female athlete triad.Based on this information,she has ________.

A)high bone density
B)type 1 diabetes
C)abnormal menstrual cycles
D)chronic bronchitis

Question 13

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

A)having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight
B)training to become a master chef
C)being a physically active adolescent male
D)pursuing a college degree

Question 14

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

A)Consuming dietary supplements daily
B)Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal
C)Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less
D)Having a chronic digestive tract disorder

Question 15

Females involved in competitive sports,especially ________,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

A)gymnastics
B)soccer
C)softball 
D)lacrosse

Question 16

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by ________.

A)taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate
B)purging,including self-induced vomiting
C)abusing alcohol
D)abusing stimulant drugs,such as cocaine,caffeine,and ephedra

Question 17

After bingeing on cakes and cookies,Bonnie practices self-induced vomiting to avoid gaining weight.Based on this information,you would expect to notice ________ as a sign of her purging behavior.

A)sores on her knuckles
B)cuts on her forehead
C)bruises on her cheeks
D)scar tissue in her kidneys

Question 18

Amenorrhea occurs when a female who has previously experienced normal menstrual cycles does not menstruate for ________.

A)three months or longer
B)one month or longer
C)five months or longer
D)nine months or longer

Question 19

Which of the following behaviors is a typical sign of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

A)Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals 
B)Binge eating daily for two months 
C)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
D)Regularly using laxatives to lose weight

Question 20

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

A)Skipping breakfast when late for an exam
B)Binge eating daily for two months 
C)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
D)Regularly using laxatives lose to weight

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true?

A)People with night eating syndrome believe they can only fall asleep by having a full stomach. 
B)People with night eating syndrome have a huge appetite in the morning.
C)People with night eating syndrome do not experience any episodic food binges.
D)Night eating syndrome is the same as sleepwalking.

Question 22

Typical treatment for eating disorders includes ________.

A)professional counseling
B)thyroxin injections
C)bariatric surgery
D)stimulant medications

Question 23

Andrea,a 22-year-old college student,has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the gym.After performing some clinical tests,the doctor determines Andrea's BMI is 16.8;she is dehydrated;and she has very low bone mineral density.Based on this information, Andrea probably has ________.

A)anorexia nervosa
B)muscle dysmorphia
C)binge-eating disorder
D)menarche

Question 24

Treatment of eating disorders requires a multidisciplinary approach involving psychologists,registered dietitian nutritionists,and sometimes prescribing FDA-approved medications.

Question 25

Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Question 26

Sam works out at the gym lifting weights two to three hours daily.  Despite his intense workout routine,Sam feels his body is still too small and not muscular enough.  Based on this information,Sam may have ________.

A)muscle dysmorphia
B)orthorexia
C)diabulimia
D)bulimia nervosa

Question 27

People with binge-eating disorder often suffer from psychological illnesses such as depression.

Question 28

________ is an extreme obsession with eating healthy foods.

A)Diabulimia
B)Bulimia
C)Orthorexia
D)Muscle dysmorphia

Question 29

A major underlying personal characteristic of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is having a distorted body image.

Question 30

________ is a major treatment approach for those with bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.  This type of treatment involves addressing unhealthy emotions and behaviors and involves goal-oriented therapy.

A)Cognitive behavioral therapy
B)Dialectical behavior therapy
C)Phototherapy
D)Yoga therapy

Question 31

Jana's BMI is 25.5.She skips breakfast and usually eats a salad for lunch.While she is with friends,she eats large amounts of cookies,pastries,and ice cream.After eating such foods,she excuses herself to go to the bathroom.Her friends are amazed that she doesn't gain weight.Based on this information,Jana may have ________.

A)a hypoactive thyroid gland
B)bulimia nervosa
C)a "lazy" spleen
D)systemic lipodystrophy

Question 32

People with bulimia nervosa have an increased risk of ________.Check all that apply.

A)hypokalemia
B)swollen salivary glands
C)stomach bleeding
D)hyperthyroidism

Question 33

People with bulimia nervosa are usually able to control their eating behavior.

Question 34

________ refers to a condition in which people with type 1 diabetes manipulate their body weight by skipping insulin injections or using less insulin than prescribed.

A)Diabulimia
B)Bulimia
C)Orthorexia
D)Muscle dysmorphia

Question 35

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)is a form of phototherapy that may be beneficial in treating night eating syndrome.

Question 36

Unlike people with anorexia nervosa,people with binge-eating disorder can be normal weight,overweight,or obese.

Question 37

People with night eating syndrome may consume 50% of their 24-hour calorie intake after the evening meal.

Question 38

Sandra has binge-eating disorder and does not use any compensatory mechanisms to purge calories;therefore,she is likely to develop type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.

Question 39

________ is an eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging behaviors.

A)Binge-eating disorder
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Anorexia
D)Starvation

Question 40

People with bulimia nervosa are more likely to have which of the following? Check all that apply.

A)Depression
B)Personality disorder
C)Low self-esteem
D)Positive feeling about their body shape

Question 41

In general,cognitive behavioral therapy has not been shown to be helpful for treating patients with bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder.

Question 42

You have a friend who you believe may have an eating disorder.  Which of the following is not recommended when approaching a person to discuss a possible eating disorder?

A)Assembling a group of concerned friends and family members to meet with the person at a local coffee shop
B)Sharing your feelings and concerns in a supportive manner
C)Suggesting the person meets with an expert who is involved with the treatment of eating disorders
D)Describing occasions when you observed behaviors that were signs of an eating disorder and may indicate the person needs professional care
E)All of the choices are correct.