Question 1

A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

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A)  anorexics turn away from food during a crisis,whereas bulimics turn toward food.
B)  bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder,whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal.
C)  anorexia is more common among women,whereas bulimia is more common among men.
D)  bulimics tend to be methodical,whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

At later stages in anorexia development,anorexics

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A)  never feel hungry.
B)  abstain from all beverages and food.
C)  eat 1,200 to 1,500 kilocalories per day.
D)  eat 300 to 600 kilocalories per day.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

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A)  hyperactivity.
B)  compulsive eating.
C)  purging,including laxatives and diuretics.
D)  psychological denial of appetite.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A person who severely restricts food intake,has a distorted body image,fears weight gain,and has a BMI of 19 may be diagnosed with

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A)  atypical anorexia nervosa.
B)  bulimia nervosa of limited duration.
C)  purging disorder of unknown etiology.
D)  bulimia nervosa of low frequency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Understanding the abnormality of their behavior is more common among people with

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A)  bulimia nervosa.
B)  anorexia nervosa.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder,you should

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A)  encourage your friend to seek professional help.
B)  ignore the behavior.
C)  direct your friend to the internet.
D)  provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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A)  For women,missing three or more menstrual periods in a row
B)  Consuming more than 25% of daily food intake after dinner
C)  Lack of appetite in the evening
D)  Repeated use of unsafe methods to prevent weight gain (e.g.,self-induced vomiting) E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The first goal in nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa is

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A)  to increase weight to return the basal metabolic rate to normal.
B)  to stop further weight loss.
C)  hospitalization and forced feeding.
D)  to decrease the total amount of food consumed during a binge.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about bulimia?

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A)  The disordered behavior is secretive.
B)  An abnormally large quantity of food is consumed within a short time period.
C)  It most commonly occurs in adolescent and college-age individuals.
D)  Body weight is often below 85% of normal weight.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Cessation of menstruation is most likely associated with

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

Question 11

Which of the following statements describes a person with bulimia nervosa?

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A)  Engages in binge eating
B)  Has obvious physical and mental symptoms
C)  Tends to be very thin and emaciated
D)  Usually maleE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

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A)  night eating syndrome.
B)  female athlete triad.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  anorexia nervosa.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Slowly increasing body weight to achieve a BMI of 20 or more is a goal in the treatment of

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

Question 14

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

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A)  Individuals diagnosed with anorexia nervosa may exhibit behaviors of bulimia nervosa.
B)  Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two distinct conditions that do not overlap.
C)  Anorexia nervosa is essentially a very severe case of bulimia nervosa.
D)  People with anorexia nervosa fear becoming fat,whereas people with bulimia nervosa are not concerned with body weight.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Current research suggests that most eating disorders are caused by

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A)  genetic predispositions.
B)  failing grades.
C)  anxiety disorders.
D)  poverty and homelessness.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

For a person with anorexia nervosa,when is total hospitalization necessary?

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A)  Self-mutilation or threats of suicide
B)  Missing one or more menstrual periods (for women) 
C)  Body weight falls below 85% of expected weight
D)  Growth of lanugoE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

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A)  suppression of feelings.
B)  denial of the problem.
C)  rationalization of the problem.
D)  high self-esteem.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Downy hair that grows on the body to counteract the heat loss associated with a lack of insulating subcutaneous fat is/are called

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A)  hypothyroidism.
B)  endorphins.
C)  amenorrhea.
D)  lanugo.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A common characteristic of both bulimics and anorexics is that they

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A)  are male.
B)  were born underweight for height.
C)  lack appropriate coping strategies.
D)  both recognize their behavior as abnormal.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is true about purging behavior related to bulimia?

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A)  There are no medical risks to purging.
B)  After many months of purging,it gets more difficult to purge.
C)  After vomiting,many kilocalories from the food eaten are still absorbed.
D)  Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Eating Disorders

The first goal in nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa is

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One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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Cessation of menstruation is most likely associated with

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Current research suggests that most eating disorders are caused by

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A common characteristic of both bulimics and anorexics is that they

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Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

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Which of the following is true about purging behavior related to bulimia?

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

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A person who severely restricts food intake,has a distorted body image,fears weight gain,and has a BMI of 19 may be diagnosed with

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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

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Which of the following is not true about bulimia?

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Understanding the abnormality of their behavior is more common among people with

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If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder,you should

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Slowly increasing body weight to achieve a BMI of 20 or more is a goal in the treatment of

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A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that

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For a person with anorexia nervosa,when is total hospitalization necessary?

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Which of the following statements describes a person with bulimia nervosa?

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At later stages in anorexia development,anorexics

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Downy hair that grows on the body to counteract the heat loss associated with a lack of insulating subcutaneous fat is/are called

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