Focus On Eating Disorders

Question 1

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 and social factors,genes do not contribute.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The starvation associated with anorexia causes which of the following except:

A)cardiac irregularities
B)decline in sex hormones
C)apathy,exhaustion and depression
D))all of the following

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Bulimia nervosa is different from anorexia in all of the following except

A)bulimia is more common.
B)bulimia was recognized much later than anorexia.
C)bulimics have an intense fear of becoming fat.
D)bulimics may be underweight,normal weight,or overweight.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:

A)amenorrhea
B)the habit of using body weight and shape as a means of evaluating oneself.
C)excessive exercise
D)If left untreated it can be fatal.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

An eating disorder is typified by

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)an obsession about body size and shape.

Question 7

Which statement about men and eating disorders is untrue?

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 more at risk if they were very thin as children.
D)Advertisements aimed at men set an ideal body standard that is impossible for most young men to achieve.

Question 8

Purging by vomiting causes all of the following except

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

Question 9

Which statement about 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 10

Since 1900,the ideal body in the US

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

Question 11

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

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 12

Binge-eating disorder would be categorized as

A)Anorexia nervosa
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)EDNOS
D)this is not considered a true eating disorder.

Question 13

Eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)accounts for over ___% of the people with eating disorders

A)5
B)25
C)50
D)75.

Question 14

Which statement about Bulimia nervosa is untrue?

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 15

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

A)These are lazy people with low self-esteem.
B)The person is typically a perfectionist and high achiever who nonetheless feels inadequate.
C)They like to let others be in control.
D)Their low standards for themselves lead to low self-esteem.

Question 16

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 17

Which statement concerning bulimics and binging is untrue?

A)Bulimics experience feelings of control and happiness during binges.
B)Bulimics typically consume 3400 kcalories during a binge.
C)Binges usually occur in secrecy.
D)Self-induced vomiting is the most common purging behavior after a binge.

Question 18

Which of the following is untrue about individuals with a distorted body image?

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.

Question 19

Which statement about Anorexia nervosa is not true?

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 20

Treatment for anorexia

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

Question 21

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is untrue?

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 cesarean sections less often since the baby is likely small.
D)Babies born to women with eating disorders are at increased risk for emotional and social disorders.

Question 22

The prevalence of eating disorders can be reduced by:

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 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 24

A serious problem in diabetics with eating disorders is

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 25

Which statement about eating disorders in children is true?

A)Children who are finicky 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 the US as children are exposed to fewer media images about food and weight.

Question 26

Which of the following statements about Anorexia athletica is untrue?

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 27

The female athlete triad includes all the following except:

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

Question 28

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

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.