Chapter 14. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Which of the following can contribute to the development of an eating disorder?

Social media Issues of self esteem Peer and family pressure

The hypokalemia observed in people suffering from bulimia nervosa can be caused by

abuse of diuretics. self-induced vomiting.

People with muscle dysmorphia

are usually male. are often body builders. exercise obsessively.

Choose signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa.

chronic sore throat worn tooth enamel frequent heartburn

Choose the statements that are true about bulimia nervosa (BN).

A person with BN often feels ashamed about their behavior and tries to hide it. A person with BN is difficult to identify by appearance. A person with BN can be slightly underweight, normal weight, or overweight.

Show the progression from ordered to disordered eating.

1. healthy eating behavior 2. concerns about body image and shape 3. clinically evident eating disorder recognized

An eating disorder is a term used to describe a short-term and mild change in a person's eating habits.

False

The psychological disorder characterized by self-imposed starvation that results in malnutrition and severe weight loss is called _____ _____.

anorexia nervosa

Which eating disorder has the highest mortality?

anorexia nervosa

The best approach to preventing the female _____ _____ is to provide information about the disorder to parents and those in sports who associate with young women, such as coaches and trainers.

athlete triad

The eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating without purging is called _____ _____ _____.

binge eating disorder

Choose the two classic characteristics of bulimia nervosa.

binge eating purging

The psychological condition characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors is called _____ _____

bulimia nervosa

What are the three main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose?

bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa binge eating disorder

An intense fear of gaining weight compels people with anorexia nervosa to

diet frequently. fast frequently. exercise excessively.

Binge-eating disorder is different than bulimia nervosa in that patients with binge-eating disorder

do not purge after overeating.

Choose the two classic characteristics of binge eating disorder.

does not include purging behavior consume a large amount of food over a brief period

Binge-eating disorder, Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa are all examples of

eating disorders

Psychological disturbances that can lead to abnormal food-related behaviors and subsequent dangerous physiological complications are called _____ _____.

eating disorders

Low energy availability is associated with a(an)

estrogen deficiency

Which factors can contribute to the development of an eating disorder?

genetic psychological social

People with anorexia nervosa

have distorted body images. severely restrict their food intake.

To help in the treatment of patients with eating disorders, registered dietitians can

help patients in recovery to avoid relapse. provide medical nutrition therapy. answer questions about food and nutrition.

Female athletes have a _______ risk of disordered eating practices compared to males and females who do not participate in sports.

higher

The rapid loss of electrolytes and fluids due to purging in bulimia nervosa can cause low blood levels of potassium, a condition known as _____.

hypokalemia

Females exhibiting the female athlete triad may intentionally restrict their calorie intake to

improve athletic performance. lose weight. maintain a lean physique.

In order to diagnose a patient with anorexia nervosa, health care providers look for changes in body _____ _____ (BMI) and body _____ over time.

mass index composition

A professional that plays a critical role in the treatment of eating disorders is a ______.

medical doctor registered dietitian psychologist

A girl will not experience _____ until she has about 17% body fat.

menarche

The onset of the first menstrual cycle for female adolescents is called _____

menarche

Physiological consequences of low estrogen levels include

menstrual disturbances. reduced bone mass.

Binge-eating disorder may be ________ common than anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

more

People with a mother or sister with anorexia nervosa are ______ likely to develop an eating disorder themselves.

more

A disordered eating pattern that is characterized by an unhealthy preoccupation with the body being too thin or not muscular enough is called _____ _____.

muscle dysmorphia

An eating disorder characterized by food binges occurring after the evening meal and/or when the person awakens from sleep during the night is called _____ _____ _____ (NES).

night eating syndrome

Because people with binge-eating disorder do not purge, their risk for _______ increases.

obesity

What role does an RDN have when treating a person with an eating disorder.

provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy teach healthy eating patterns answer patient questions about nutrition and food

Which of the following is associated with disordered eating?

skipping meals or following fad diets concerns about body image

What are the most serious health outcomes for a person who exhibits all of the signs of the female athlete triad?

stress fractures eating disorders amenorrhea osteoporosis

Choose the best definition for emaciation.

very low body weight

Night eating syndrome is characterized by

waking during the night to binge eat. the belief that one can only fall asleep after a large meal. sleep disturbances.