Question 1

Which of the following is not typical of individuals who develop eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  From middle- and upper-class families
B)  Highly competitive
C)  Inappropriate coping strategies
D)  Have high self-esteemE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The typical characteristics for binge-eating disorder include binge-eating episodes

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A)  that are not accompanied by compensatory behaviors.
B)  that do not cause distress or shame.
C)  at holidays or during social occasions.
D)  that occur at least once per month for three months in a row.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Participants in which of the following sports are individuals most likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-country
B)  Baseball
C)  Ice hockey
D)  WrestlingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Anorexia nervosa sufferers

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A)  tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age.
B)  tend to be adolescent and early adult girls.
C)  usually acknowledge the existence of their disease.
D)  see themselves as thin even though they are fat.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Most of the health problems in bulimia arise from

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A)  binge eating.
B)  vomiting.
C)  using laxatives.
D)  eating sweets.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pica.
B)  bingeing.
C)  lanugo.
D)  purging disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of a person with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violation of rigid food rules can initiate a binge.
B)  Binges most often occur during the morning.
C)  Binges usually last 15 to 30 minutes.
D)  Accomplishing a personal goal usually initiates a binge.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A food typically chosen for a binge is

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken.
B)  milk.
C)  donuts.
D)  pizza.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is not among the criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overwhelming distress about weight gain (or avoidance of behaviors that may lead to weight gain) despite having a low body weight
B)  Persistent pattern of binge eating and purging lasting more than 3 months
C)  Extreme dietary restriction that leads to significantly low body weight
D)  Disturbed perception of one's own body weight or shape,overemphasis on body weight or shape in determining self-worth,or failure to recognize the dangers of extremely low body weightE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 10

A condition of self-induced severe weight loss,particularly common in adolescent girls,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition.
B)  anorexia nervosa.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  binge-eating disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is a goal for a person with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restore BMI to 25 or higher.
B)  Gain enough weight to raise the metabolic rate to normal.
C)  Stick to a regimented dietary plan.
D)  Maintain a high level of physical activity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following traits is common among people with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual modesty
B)  Perfectionism
C)  Rigidity
D)  ImpulsivenessE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is among the criteria for diagnosing bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated use of unsafe means to prevent weight gain (e.g.,self-induced vomiting) 
B)  Restriction of energy intake that leads to significantly low body weight
C)  Binge-compensate cycles that occur at least one time per week for one month or longer
D)  Waking at least once during the night with a need to eat to be able to fall asleep againE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence of binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 2 diabetes
B)  Osteoporosis
C)  Enlarged salivary glands
D)  Low blood potassiumE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  muscle dysmorphia.
C)  reverse bulimia.
D)  orthorexia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a useful approach for the recovery of the anorexic person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Separation from the family
B)  Using antidepressant medications
C)  Joining a support group
D)  Cognitive behavioral therapyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 17

Which of the following is a useful approach in the nutritional therapy of a person with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternate-day fasting
B)  Keeping a daily food diary
C)  Eating alone
D)  Providing strict food rules to control eatingE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Individuals who induce vomiting to rid the body of calories even in the absence of a binge may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  purging disorder.
B)  binge-eating disorder.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  anorexia nervosa.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 19

Coping with stress by eating is a characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  female athlete triad.
B)  bulimia nervosa.
C)  anorexia nervosa.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  A diet that lists foods to be eaten and others to be avoided.
B)  A structured eating plan that the person eats without regard to his or her hunger signals.
C)  Encouraging a person to nurture others rather than focus on his or her own needs.
D)  Teaching a person to eat in response to internal hunger cues.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Eating Disorders

Which of the following is not typical of individuals who develop eating disorders?

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The typical characteristics for binge-eating disorder include binge-eating episodes

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Participants in which of the following sports are individuals most likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors?

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Anorexia nervosa sufferers

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Most of the health problems in bulimia arise from

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The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

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Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of a person with bulimia nervosa?

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A food typically chosen for a binge is

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Which of the following is not among the criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa?

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A condition of self-induced severe weight loss,particularly common in adolescent girls,is called

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Which of the following is a goal for a person with anorexia nervosa?

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Which of the following traits is common among people with bulimia nervosa?

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Which of the following is among the criteria for diagnosing bulimia nervosa?

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Which of the following is a likely long-term consequence of binge-eating disorder?

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Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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Which of the following is not a useful approach for the recovery of the anorexic person?

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Which of the following is a useful approach in the nutritional therapy of a person with bulimia nervosa?

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Individuals who induce vomiting to rid the body of calories even in the absence of a binge may be diagnosed with

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