Question 1

Which of the following best describes the interplay of factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders, as illustrated by the Venn diagram in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders result from a combination of genetic, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

Question 2

A patient presents with significant weight loss, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. She restricts her food intake and exercises excessively but does not engage in binge eating or purging. Which eating disorder subtype does this scenario best describe?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type

Question 3

Which of the following is a physical complication most commonly associated with bulimia nervosa due to purging behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte imbalance

Question 4

A college athlete presents with disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Which syndrome does this combination of symptoms represent?

Accepted Answer

Female athlete triad

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the role of genetics in eating disorders is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Genetic predisposition may interact with environmental factors to increase risk.

Question 6

A person with type 1 diabetes intentionally withholds insulin to lose weight. What is this behavior called, and what is a major health risk associated with it?

Accepted Answer

Diabulimia; uncontrolled blood sugar leading to organ damage

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the diagnostic criteria for binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent episodes of binge eating without regular use of compensatory behaviors

Question 8

A child avoids eating, experiences weight loss, and shows physical symptoms of malnutrition, but does not have a distorted body image or fear of weight gain. Which disorder is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a component of the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte imbalance

Question 10

A person is obsessed with the idea that their muscles are too small, despite having significant muscle mass. This condition is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Bigorexia (muscle dysmorphia)

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why eating disorders are often difficult to diagnose in children?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms may overlap with normal growth and development, and children may not express body image concerns.

Question 12

Which of the following is a common psychological characteristic of individuals with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism and a need for control

Question 13

A person craves and eats nonfood items such as dirt, clay, or chalk. What is this disorder called, and what is a potential consequence?

Accepted Answer

Pica; mineral deficiencies

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the main difference between bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent compensatory behaviors after binge eating, while binge-eating disorder does not.

Question 15

Which of the following is a likely consequence of the female athlete triad, as shown in the triangle diagram?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of bone fractures due to low bone mass

Question 16

A person is obsessed with eating only foods they consider healthy, to the point that it interferes with their social relationships. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Orthorexia nervosa

Question 17

Which of the following is a common feature of night-eating syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Most daily calories are consumed late in the day or at night

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of sociocultural factors in the development of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

They contribute by promoting thin body ideals and influencing body image through media and peers.

Question 19

A person frequently chews food, tastes it, and then spits it out without swallowing. What is a potential consequence of this behavior?

Accepted Answer

It can result in symptoms similar to starvation dieting.

Question 20

Which of the following is a key treatment goal for bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Promoting eating in response to hunger and satiety cues

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