Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which statement about pregnant women with eating disorders is untrue?

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The prevalence of eating disorders can be reduced by:

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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.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The most dangerous aspect of Anorexia nervosa is:

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Anorexia athletica is untrue?

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

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