Nutrition Fitness Exam 5

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Uncontrolled ingestion of large amounts of food

compulsive overeating

What is a common feature of binge-eating disorder?​

decreased testosterone levels

Research results indicate that abnormal cycles in young females are related to _____.

delayed healing of bone and connective tissue injuries and bone fractures later in life

What was the first mistake that Kristin and Lisa made the evening of Lisa's birthday?​

drinking on an empty stomach

Alcohol can be stored in the body.​

false

Alcohol enters the circulatory system approximately one to two hours after it is consumed.​

false

Caffeine counteracts the effects of alcohol on motor skills.

false

Eating disorders only occur in females

false

Fermentation is the process by which the protein in grains and fruits are converted to ethanol by the action of enzymes.​

false

Scans of brain activity among individuals with anorexia nervosa have identified a lack of the expected pleasure response to fat.

false

The effects of alcohol consumption on offspring are only physical.​

false

​Condition characterized by mental confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, and low body temperature due to the effects of excess alcohol consumption

alcohol poisoning

Old measure of how much alcohol is contained in alcohol-containing liquids

alcohol proof

​Illness characterized by dependence on alcohol and by a level of alcohol intake that interferes with health, family and social relations, and job performance

alcoholism

It is recommended that women who are or may become pregnant _____.​

do not drink

The female athlete triad includes _____.

eating disorders, menstrual cycle dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density

When Mandy finally does decide to seek treatment what type of care should she receive?

patient-centered and individualized

Regular consumption of nonfood substances

pica

The goal of bulimia treatment is to _____.

break the feast and famine cycles via nutrition and psychological counseling

Lead eating

plumbism

What is thought to be a primary force underlying the development of eating disorders?​

pressure to conform to society's standard of beauty and acceptability

Use of self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics to rid the body of food

purging

Which disorder is classified as an EDNOS?​

purging disorder

​Frequent purging without binge eating

purging disorder

Exposure to low levels of lead in young children can cause _____.

reduced intelligence

Purposeful restriction of food intake below desired amounts in order to control body weight

restrained eating

​Children and adults who are picky eaters

selective eating disorder

The process of alcohol breakdown takes _____.

several hours or more

Alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and _____.

small intestine

Condition characterized by fat infiltration and inflammation of the liver

steatohepatitis

Treatment of anorexia nervosa generally focuses on _____.

the prompt restoration of nutritional health and body weight

The treatment of binge-eating disorder focuses on _____.

the underlying psychological issues

Which type of injections is a key component of treatment for delirium tremens?

thiamin

Alcohol abuse is associated with a high proportion of drownings.​

true

Alcohol consumed without food is more rapidly absorbed into the blood stream.​

true

Alcohol dependency is a chronic disease. ​

true

Alcohol-containing beverages generally have a high caloric content.​

true

Approximately 50% of normal-weight adult women are dissatisfied with their weight.

true

As caloric consumption from alcohol-containing beverages increases, the quality of the diet generally decreases.

true

Binge drinking during pregnancy has the most profound adverse effects on fetal development.

true

Binge-eating disorder affects an equal number of males and females.

true

Diet quality tends to be better than average in moderate drinkers.​

true

Exposure to low levels of lead can lead to hearing problems.​

true

Geophagia can cause intestinal blockage as well as parasitic and bacterial infections.​

true

Habitually high alcohol intake increases the risk of developing dementia, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.

true

Half of the people with anorexia turn to binge eating and purging in their efforts to lose weight.

true

In general, blood alcohol levels in women increase faster than in men.​

true

Laundry starch and cornstarch have the same number of calories per gram as do other carbohydrates.

true

Most adults who drink consume moderate amounts of alcohol.​

true

Red wine contains pigments and other phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants.​

true

The average age when teens begin drinking is 14 years.​

true

The brain does not respond to foods like sugar and fat as it does to addictive drugs.

true

The habitual use of laxatives can lead to "laxative dependency."​

true

The intoxicating effects of alcohol from beer, wine, and hard liquor are the same.​

true

The younger a person is when he or she begins drinking, the higher the probability that a drinking problem will develop at some point in his or her life. ​

true

Treating anorexia nervosa is difficult because many people with the condition deny that problems exist and postpone treatment for years.​

true

Alcohol remains in body tissues until it is _____. ​

used for energy formation or converted to fatty acids

Which nutrient is often deficient in the diets of heavy drinkers?

vitamin A

In most cases, bulimia nervosa starts _____.

with voluntary dieting to lose weight

Bulimia nervosa is more common among _____.

wrestlers

Which group of people is most likely to engage in pica?

young children

On average, alcohol accounts for _____% of the caloric intake of U.S. adults who drink; however, the average goes up to around _____% among heavy drinkers.

​3-9; 50

Lisa's blood alcohol content is 0.20%. She is most likely experiencing _____. ​

​amnesia

Alcohol-containing beverages are considered _____ foods.​

​energy-dense and empty-calorie

Moderate amounts of alcohol _____. ​

​improve the body's utilization of insulin and blood glucose

Alcohol at moderate doses _____ cholesterol.

​increases HDL

A blood alcohol level of 0.03% corresponds to _____.

​mild impairment

Some of the beneficial effects of alcohol on health are related to the _____ content of the food fermented to produce it.​

​phytochemical

Kristin had some muscle soreness from working out and decided to take a couple aspirin before going out drinking. Which health problem could develop if she continues to use pain relievers and drink three or more drinks per day?​

​stomach ulcers and liver damage

Alcohol use is associated with approximately 50% of _____.

​traffic fatalities

What should Brittany and Richard do to help Mandy?

Gather information about services for people with eating disorders to share with Mandy

What should you do if you suspect a friend has alcohol poisoning?​

Get medical help immediately

Eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors

bulimia nervosa

How can a person who drinks alcohol drink responsibly?​

Drink on an empty stomach.

How does binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa?

There is no purging after a binge

Reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver

fatty liver disease

Process by which carbohydrates are converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast

fermentation

Women who drink during pregnancy are at risk of having infants with _____.​

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

What is a common feature of anorexia nervosa?​

increased sexual drive

Red wine contains pigments and other phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants and decrease _____.

inflammation and arterial plaque formation

Geophagia _____.​

is associated with iron deficiency and sickle-cell anemia in some individuals

Cirrhosis can lead to _____ and other health problems.

kidney failure

Children may develop lead poisoning if they eat _____.

paint chips

Alcohol provides _____ calories per gram.

7

Approximately _____% of the alcohol consumed is metabolized by the body.​

90

Richard and Brittany talked to Mandy about their concerns and Mandy believes she does not have an eating disorder. What should Brittany and Richard do next?

Continue to be supportive and encourage Mandy to seek professional help

Used to refer to the range of physical and developmental effects on offspring induced by alcohol consumption during pregnancy

FASD

Heavy drinking is considered _____ or more drinks a day.​

5

A moderate level of alcohol consumption is considered to be _____ per day for women and _____ for men.

1 drink; 2 drinks

People must experience eating binges once a week or more on average over a period of _____ to be diagnosed with binge-eating disorder.

3 months

A liquor labeled _____% alcohol by volume would be 70 degrees proof.​

35

Last week Mandy hurt her leg while running. The doctor said that Mandy has a stress fracture. Why might Mandy be prone to stress fractures?

She most likely has decreased bone mineral density

How should you express your concerns to a friend who is struggling with an eating disorder?

Talk with your friend privately when there is enough time to discuss the issue fully

Some individuals affected by FASD may exhibit physical characteristics including _____.​

a short stature

​Cornstarch or laundry starch eating

amylophagia

Eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, poor body image, and irrational fears of weight gain and obesity

anorexia nervosa

Mandy is most likely struggling with _____.

anorexia nervosa

When would be the best time for Mandy to seek treatment?

as soon as possible

Which type of therapy is successful in about one-third of people with alcoholism?​

behavioral

​Consumption of a large amount of food in a small amount of time

binge eating

Eating disorder characterized by periodic binge eating, which normally is not followed by vomiting or the use of laxatives

binge-eating disorder

Treatment is successful in 85% of women treated for _____.

binge-eating disorder

Recent studies have identified potential _____ factors associated with development of anorexia nervosa.

biological

Habitually high alcohol intake and alcoholism increases the risk of _____.

bladder cancer

Inflammation that is low grade and lasts weeks, months, or years

chronic inflammation

Liver disease characterized by widespread fibrous tissue buildup and disruption of normal liver structure and function

cirrhosis

Amylophagia _____.

commonly occurs during pregnancy

Certain groups of people are at greater risk of developing anorexia nervosa than others including _____.

competitive athletes and ballet dancers

Moderate alcohol consumption versus abstinence is associated with a significant level of protection against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, _____, and all causes of mortality. ​

dementia

What are the most likely causes of bulimia nervosa?​

depression and abnormal mechanisms for regulating food intake

Alcohol is only considered a drug.

false

Alcohol poisoning is not life threatening.​

false

Anorexia nervosa only affects people between the ages of 16 and 25.​

false

Food addiction qualifies as a distinct eating disorder.​

false

It is essential to consume alcohol in order to reduce the risk of heart disease.​

false

It is recommended that pregnant women consume no more than one drink per day.​

false

Men with anorexia nervosa generally have an intense fear of gaining weight.​

false

Normally, even a small amount of alcohol consumption has harmful effects on healthy adults.

false

People with bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.​

false

Pica exists due to nutrient deficiencies.​

false

Research indicates that the cause of bulimia nervosa is depression.

false

Services for eating disorders are best delivered by health care teams that specialize in the treatment mental illness.

false

The female athlete triad is most common in athletes engaged in swimming, volleyball, and soccer.

false

The majority of people with bulimia nervosa use laxatives and diuretics to prevent weight gain.​

false

There are no documented genetic components to alcoholism. ​

false

Often used to describe a strong desire for and binge eating of high-sugar or high-fat foods

food addiction

Alcohol dependency development is influenced by _____. ​

genetic factors and environmental factors

Individuals vary in the rate at which blood alcohol levels can be reduced due to differences in _____. ​

genetic traits

Clay or dirt eating

geophagia

Which type of juice most likely provides antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory effects that benefit health similar to red wine?​

grape

Which alcohol-containing beverage (12 oz) has the highest caloric value?

malt beverage

Anorexia nervosa _____.​

may cause significant bone loss and impaired fertility

Bulimia nervosa _____.

may lead to heart muscle damage

Kristin's blood alcohol content is 0.09%. She is most likely experiencing _____.

moderate coordination impairment

High food consumption during the night accompanied by sleep disturbances and psychological distress

nighttime eating syndrome

Unhealthy fixation on eating only perceived "healthy foods."

orthorexia nervosa

Which EDNOS appears to be increasing and may lead to undernutrition?

orthorexia nervosa

Ice eating

pagophagia

Which eating disorder is closely associated with an iron-deficient state and usually stops when the iron deficiency is treated?

pagophagia

Which medication most likely interacts harmfully with alcohol?​

painkillers


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