ch 11 hw

Which of the following statements about diagnosis of eating disorders is true?

Victims are likely to deny that a problem exists

Click to select the following statements about eating disorders that are true.

1. common among females 2. occur w/ other psychological disorders

Click to select the physical effects of an eating disorder that were evident in Sarah.

1. extremely low body weight 2. absent or irregular menstrual periods 3. cold intolerance

Which of the following is the most important predictor of an eating disorder?

Extreme dieting

Full recovery from the eating disorder may never occur, but which of the following principles will maximize Sarah's chances of success?

Long-term follow-up

Heredity accounts for some of the risk for developing eating disorders.

T

Sarah's treatment is likely to involve supplementation with a multivitamin and mineral supplement along with additional calcium and vitamin D.

True

If a health professional determines that your roommate is suffering from bulimia nervosa, her treatment will likely involve

cognitive behavior therapy.

Nutrition therapy for Sarah's eating disorder is likely to involve

gradual increase of food intake to achieve BMI of at least 20.

Click to select the factors that may influence the development of eating disorders.

ALL

Click and drag the physical effects of eating disorders to indicate whether they are seen with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or multiple disorders.

AN: hypothermia, osteoporosis, lanugo BN: gastric ulcers, eophasgeal tears both AN and BN: constipation, low blood K+ ALL: poor immunity, infertility BE: atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes

You should confront your roommate and tell her you have observed her behavior and you have diagnosed her with bulimia.

False

Jill is an elite gymnast. She is 16 years old and knows that this upcoming year will be her last shot to make the U.S. team to compete in the world championship. Her coaches have been pressuring her to keep her weight down, and Jill has begun restricting her calories to less than 1,200 per day. On days during which she eats more than 1,200 calories, she takes a laxative to help purge the extra energy. Her weight has stayed low, but lately she has stopped menstruating. Last week she fell off the balance beam and fractured her ankle. A bone density study showed that she is at risk for developing osteoporosis. Which of the following most accurately describes Jill's condition?

Female athlete triad

Jim's grandmother was hospitalized recently and Jim was surprised to see "anorexia" on her list of diagnoses. He asked the attending physician if his grandmother had an eating disorder, and the physician explained the difference between "anorexia" and "anorexia nervosa." What does the word "anorexia" mean?

Loss of appetite

Which of the following medications is FDA approved for treatment of Sarah's eating disorder?

No medications are FDA approved for the treatment of this eating disorder.

The case description mentions several behaviors that Sarah developed between ages 16 and 19. Click to select the behaviors that were described that are signs of the development of this eating disorder.

1. severe restriction of calorie intake 2. preoccupation w/ food 3. excessive exercise 4. increased intake of low calorie foods 5. intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat

You consider that your roommate might just be trying to draw attention to herself, and that this drama will pass in a few weeks. However, why shouldn't you ignore her behavior?

All of the choices are correct.

Sarah appears to have an eating disorder. Which eating disorder best describes her behavior?

Anorexia nervosa

Which of the following eating disorders is most often characterized by an extreme fear of weight gain?

Anorexia nervosa

You have been asked to speak to a junior high school class about eating disorders. What are four major points that you would make to help prevent disordered eating in this population?

Emphasize that the models that you see on Instagram are always photoshopped and it does not represent real body images. Self-induced vomiting can cause damage to teeth, stomach, throat, esophagus, and the skin. If you notice someone with these symptoms, please intervene when you first spot them. Please treat your body with care and love!