Deck 21: disordered Eating

Question 1

If your sibling has or has had an eating disorder, it places you at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following BEST explains why adolescents are more vulnerable to the unrealistic media images of the "perfect body" than are adults?

A) The images target young people.
B) Adolescents cannot comprehend the objective of advertisements.
C) Adolescents are developing their personal identity.
D) Adolescents cannot control their environment in the way adults can.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Currently, the BEST known treatment for eating disorders is

A) a multidisciplinary approach involving medical specialists as well as family members.
B) psychotropic medications.
C) IV therapy.
D) a high-calorie, high-protein diet.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT symptomatic of anorexia nervosa?

A) refusal to maintain body weight at a minimally normal weight for age and height
B) absence of menstrual cycle unless hormones (estrogen-progesterone) are given
C) secretive consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time
D) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat

Question 5

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

A) episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging
B) self-starvation
C) restrictive eating pattern
D) fasting

Question 6

In which of the following sports are male athletes at greater risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

A) basketball
B) football
C) wrestling
D) baseball

Question 7

Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the female athlete triad?

A) disordered eating
B) menstrual dysfunction
C) osteoporosis
D) diabetes mellitus

Question 9

Which of the following psychiatric disorders causes the most deaths among women between the ages of 15 and 24?

A) schizophrenia
B) depression
C) psychosis
D) anorexia nervosa

Question 10

An eating disorder is a psychiatric condition.

Question 11

Which of the following BEST describes why the body reduces nonvital body functions in untreated anorexia nervosa?

A) There is insufficient estrogen to regulate these functions.
B) The body is trying to maintain normal body temperature.
C) The body needs to conserve energy.
D) The individual's activity level is very low.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?

A) purging
B) obesity
C) depression
D) low self-esteem

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT describe a characteristic associated with muscle dysmorphia?

A) engaging in rigid and excessive exercise routines
B) avoiding social engagements
C) using muscle-enhancing drugs and/or supplements
D) purging by the use of laxative and/or vomiting at least two times a day

Question 14

The electrolyte imbalances that are often seen with eating disorders can result in

A) chronic constipation.
B) irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
C) elevated HDL-cholesterol.
D) bone loss.

Question 15

Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionist, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) binge eating disorder.
D) obesity.

Question 16

Which of the following sports is frequently associated with its female athletes being at risk for developing the female athlete triad?

A) basketball
B) field hockey
C) soccer
D) gymnastics

Question 17

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating?

A) a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis
B) any condition in which one's eating behavior changes more than six times per year
C) general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors
D) any disorder in which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthy range

Question 18

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

A) rigid family structure
B) angry and disruptive family environment
C) avoidance of open discussions to resolve disagreements
D) less clear interpersonal boundaries

Question 19

Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of developing an eating disorder.

Question 20

Which of the following BEST explains why individuals with anorexia nervosa have an increased risk for developing osteoporosis?

A) decreased estrogen production
B) frequent electrolyte imbalance
C) malabsorption of calcium
D) low body weight

Question 21

Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often overweight or obese.

Question 22

More women die from anorexia nervosa than die from bulimia nervosa.

Question 23

The loss of the menstrual cycle among female athletes is a harmless, but common, side effect of intense training.

Question 24

The loss of tooth enamel seen in bulimia nervosa is due to the insufficient intake of calcium.

Question 25

Frequent purging can result in rapid weight loss.

Question 26

Research has clearly shown that the media's portrayal of body image is a direct cause of eating disorders.

Question 27

Female athletes who experience amenorrhea are at risk for developing osteoporosis.