Deck 25: Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Question 1

Which best distinguishes bulimia nervosa from anorexia nervosa?

A)Those with bulimia do NOT misuse laxatives
B)Those with bulimia more frequently engage in binge-eating.
C)Those with bulimia do NOT have an intense fear of becoming fat.
D)Those with bulimia are usually obese.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following regarding individuals with a distorted body image is FALSE?

A)The individual does not see himself or herself as he or she really is.
B)Only thin people have a distorted body image.
C)The distorted body image may occur because of a pathological concern with body weight and shape.
D)They may be quite thin,yet still see themselves as fat.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What typifies an eating disorder?

A)Eating more than is necessary under certain situations,like parties or holidays.
B)Eating less than the body requires when busy or stressed.
C)The emotional aspects of food overpowering the role of food as nourishment.
D)Limiting intake to meet recommendations for a healthy diet.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which statement about the effect of genes on eating disorders is TRUE?

A)Eating disorders are passed from parent to child by way of a single gene.
B)Inherited abnormalities in the levels of dopamine may contribute.
C)A defect in a melanocortin 4 receptor gene was found in binge eaters.
D)These disorders are caused by environmental or social factors,and genes do not contribute.

Question 5

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to develop an eating disorder?

A)professional dancers or models
B)gymnasts
C)wrestlers
D)pre-pubescent boys

Question 6

Which eating disorder is the most common?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulemia nervosa
C)Purging disorder
D)Eating disorders not otherwise specified

Question 7

Which is NOT caused by purging by vomiting?

A)tooth decay.
B)esophageal inflammation.
C)rectal bleeding.
D)electrolyte imbalance.

Question 8

Which symptom is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

A)cardiac irregularities.
B)decline in sex hormones.
C)apathy,exhaustion,and depression.
D)elevated blood glucose levels.

Question 9

Which statement correctly describes the typical personality of a person with an eating disorder?

A)The person is easy-going with low self-esteem.
B)The person is typically a perfectionist and high-achiever who nonetheless feels inadequate.
C)The person likes to let others be in control.
D)The person sets low standards for themselves which leads to low self-esteem.

Question 10

"I was good today - I was in control.For breakfast I had half an apple,for lunch half a piece of toast,and for supper a small bowl of chicken broth." What is being described?

A)purging episode of someone with anorexia nervosa.
B)self-starvation characteristic of anorexia nervosa.
C)eating ritual in which food is consumed in a certain way
D)overactivity

Question 11

Since 1900,how has the ideal female body in North America changed?

A)become curvier.
B)become heavier.
C)become thinner and more muscular.
D)stayed the same.

Question 12

Which statement concerning bulimics and bingeing is FALSE?

A)Bulimics experience feelings of control and happiness during binges.
B)Bulimics typically over consume kcal during a binge.
C)Binges usually occur in secrecy.
D)Self-induced vomiting is the most common purging behaviour after a binge.

Question 13

What is the most dangerous aspect of anorexia nervosa?

A)amenorrhea.
B)the habit of using body weight and shape as a means of evaluating oneself.
C)excessive exercise.
D)lack of treatment.

Question 14

Which statement about anorexia nervosa is FALSE?

A)All people with this disorder use vomiting to prevent weight gain.
B)People with this disorder starve themselves to lose weight or prevent gain.
C)It is typified by a distorted body image.
D)People with anorexia nervosa have a below normal body weight.

Question 15

Which is a characteristic of the treatment for bulimia nervosa?

A)Counselling to separate eating from emotions
B)Nutritional therapy to address the consequences of self-starvation
C)No use of medications
D)None of the above

Question 16

In what category does binge-eating disorder fall?

A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)EDNOS.
D)not a true eating disorder.

Question 17

Which statement about bulimia nervosa is FALSE?

A)It involves binge eating where large amounts of high kcalorie foods are consumed.
B)The individual purges to get rid of excess kcalories.
C)The individual gets a feeling of elation and power after a food binge.
D)This disorder is often characterized by feelings of guilt and depression.

Question 18

Which statement best describes the treatment for anorexia nervosa?

A)It is almost always successful.
B)It is primarily nutrition therapy.
C)It should resolve the psychological and behavioural issues.
D)It is not considered an emergency since the negative effects of being underweight are limited.

Question 19

Which statement about the ideal body is TRUE?

A)The ideal body in primitive cultures is pretty much the same as the modern ideal.
B)In cultures where food is not readily available,ideal body image contributes to eating disorders.
C)Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is thin.
D)Eating disorders occur in cultures where food is readily available and the body ideal is plump.

Question 20

Which statement about the relationship of anorexics and food is FALSE?

A)Anorexics limit their dietary intake by not thinking about food.
B)Anorexics often prepare elaborate meals for other people.
C)Anorexics often develop personal diet rituals.
D)Anorexics spend an enormous amount of time preoccupied with food.

Question 21

In reference to individuals with diabetes,to what does the term diabulimia refer?

A)the regimentation of routine diabetes management.
B)cutting back on insulin to lose weight.
C)being preoccupied with glucose control.
D)paying careful attention to exercise.

Question 22

How can the prevalence of eating disorders be reduced?

A)reinforcing the importance of personal achievement.
B)eliminating weight-related criticism.
C)getting children to count kcalories at a young age.
D)emphasizing appearance to boost self-esteem.

Question 23

Which statement about eating disorders in children is TRUE?

A)Children who are finicky eaters have eating disorders.
B)Anorexia is related to adolescence and so does not occur in children younger than 13.
C)The undernutrition resulting from eating disorders is more likely to cause dangerous complications in children than in older patients.
D)Eating disorders in children are declining in Canada as children are exposed to fewer media images about food and weight.

Question 24

Which is not included in the female athlete triad?

A)kidney failure.
B)amenorrhea.
C)osteoporosis.
D)disordered eating.

Question 25

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is FALSE?

A)Eating disorders can cause infertility.
B)Eating disorders increase the risk of congenital malformations in the baby.
C)Women with eating disorders tend to have caesarean sections less often since the baby is likely to be small.
D)Babies born to women with eating disorders are at increased risk for emotional and social disorders.

Question 26

Which characteristic best describes how binge-eating disorder is different from either anorexia or bulimia nervosa?

A)It is less common than anorexia or bulimia nervosa
B)It is more common in overweight persons than is anorexia or bulimia nervosa
C)There is wider use of purging than in anorexia or bulimia nervosa
D)It is more often associated with low blood pressure than is anorexia or bulimia nervosa

Question 27

Which statement about men and eating disorders is FALSE?

A)One reason men have a lower incidence of eating disorders than women is the pressure for men to be thin is less intense.
B)Men begin to "feel fat" at a lower BMI than women.
C)Men are less likely to seek treatment.
D)Advertisements aimed at men set an ideal body standard that is impossible for most young men to achieve.

Question 28

Which of the following does NOT increase risk of eating disorders?

A)family problems
B)dieting
C)having friends who are happy with their bodies
D)being teased by peers about weight

Question 29

"I was really depressed by the results of my exam so I bought a tub of ice cream and some chocolate bars and retreated to my dorm room to eat in solitude.But then I realized how much food I ate,so I spent 90 minutes on the cycling machine,burning off those calories." What is being described?

A)binge-eating without compensating behavior.
B)binge-eating with purging
C)binge-eating with non-purging compensating behavior
D)restricted eating

Question 30

Which of the following statements about binge eating disorder is FALSE?

A)It is more common in men than bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.
B)It is more common in those who are overweight.
C)It is not associated with compensatory behaviours.
D)Bingeing must occur daily to fit the definition.

Question 31

Which of the following statements about anorexia athletica is FALSE?

A)Anorexia athletica is typified by compulsive exercise.
B)Anorexia athletica uses a severe diet to control kcalories.
C)Anorexia athletica is typified by using extreme training to purge kcalories.
D)Anorexia athletica is sometimes mistaken for a drive for athletic achievement.

Question 32

Which of the following about getting help for an eating disorder is TRUE?

A)People with eating disorders often do not want help.
B)Treatment can be delayed since it will not help prevent a disorder.
C)For teens,parents should stay out of the treatment process since their input is usually negative.
D)Treatment can be helpful even when individuals with eating disorders are strenuously opposed to it.