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.
