Eating Disorders
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 10
a) True b) False
a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 25 e) 30
a) She may look at herself in the mirror and feel that she is overweight, but when in fact she is emaciated. b) She may indulge in "ritualistic" eating. c) She may do strenuous exercises. d) She may take excessive amount of diuretics and laxatives. e) She may prepare gourmet feasts for family and friends, but not partake in the meals herself.
a) People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food. b) They rid their bodies of the excess calories by vomiting. c) They abuse laxatives or diuretics, take enemas or exercise obsessively. d) Their body weight is below normal.
a) They frequently consume abnormally large amount of food. b) Then, they purge their bodies of excess food. c) They lose control of themselves when eating. d) Most people with this disorder are obese. e. They feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating.
a) anorexia b) bulimia c) binge eating
a) The causes of binge eating are still unknown. b) Up to half of people with binge eating disorder have a history of depression. c) Binge eating disorder runs in the family. d) Strict dieting worsens binge eating in some people.
a) Monthly menstrual periods stop. b) Breathing, pulse, and blood pressure rates drop. c) Skin dries, yellows, and becomes covered with soft hair. d) Dental problems develop. e) Nails and hairs become brittle.
a) People with anorexia are often perfectionist, good students, and excellent athletes. b) Individuals with bulimia are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as abuse of alcohol and drugs. c) Anorexia and bulimia are found most often in Caucasians. d) In contrast to the other eating disorders more men than women are affected by binge eating disorders. e) Ironically, girls with eating disorders often come from families that are supportive and non-judgemental of their weights.
a) serotonin b) melatonin c) cortisol d) vasopressin
a) binge eating b) bulimia nervosa c) night eating syndrome d) restricted eating e) a and b
a) about 100,000 b) 5% of the population c) half a million d) between 5 to 10 million
a) anorexia nervosa b) binge eating disorder c) bulimia nervosa d) exercise resistance e) night eating syndrome
a) anorexia nervosa b) binge eating disorder c) bulimia nervosa d) exercise resistance e) restricted eating
a) anorexia b) bulimia c) binge-eating d) exercise resistance
a) Nardil b) Elavil c) Prozac d) Wellbutrin
a) uncontrolled eating b) purging c) feeling of loss of control d) affects women more than men e) depression
a) anorexic b) bulimic
a) increased b) decreased
a) cortisol b) vasopressin c) neuropeptide d) cholecystokinin
a) People with eating disorders tend to be perfectionists. b) They feel powerless, defeated and resentful. c) They are quick to show their anger. d) They often lack a sense of identity.
a) smothered, sheltered by their famil b) abandoned, misunderstood and alone c) both of the above d) none of the above
a) increasing b) decreasing
a) altering the proportion of the calories from fat, carbohydrates and protein b) restricting overall caloric intake
a) improve self-image b) health concerns c) career advancement d) appearance e) All of the above are valid reasons
a) diet b) exercise c) over-the-counter products d) diet supplements e) participation in a weight loss program
a) high cost of weight loss programs b) lack of self-worth c) failure to lose weight early d) premature termination of diet modification or exercise program e) lack of social and professional support
a) cardiac arrhythmia b) increased risk for gallstones c) high mortality d) sleep apnea e) diabetes mellitus
a) people with low self-esteem b) severely overweight persons c) pregnant or lactating women d) children e) those with serious medical conditions
a) successful completion rate b) experience of other participants c) amount of weight loss d) weight maintenance in the long term e) adverse medical or psychological effect
a) she is overweight b) she feels she has no control over her life c) she uses food to exercise control d) she uses food to gain approval from her parents or peers
a) they withdraw socially b) they stop menstruating c) they exhibit a diminished sexual drive d) they generally have an ongoing relationship with a man
a) In both genders, eating behavior is likely to go awry at certain key points in life, such as separation from family, going away to college, etc. b) A 1992 survey showed that eating disorders in women had dropped by half, but among men they had doubled. c) The onset of anorexia in girls is often a frightened retreat from sexuality. d) About 22 percent of male anorexics are homosexual. e) Both genders develop anorexia symptoms at about the same age.