Healthy Weight Management & Eating Disorders (13&14)

A family history of obesity means a person is destined to be obese.

False

A person should attempt to lose no more than 8 to 10 pounds a week.

False

A teenager's eating disorder is best left to the family for treatment.

False

Advertising and the mass media are helpful guides for achieving healthy weight.

False

All people who are overweight have excess body fat.

False

Bulimia nervosa does not cause as much damage to the body as anorexia nervosa does.

False

Eating disorders are most common among teenage and young adult men.

False

Fasting is an effective way to lose weight and to begin lifestyle habits of healthy weight management.

False

If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder, it is best to keep your suspicions to yourself.

False

Once people with eating disorders have received treatment, they are completely cured.

False

Only females are subject to eating disorders.

False

Overstuffing yourself at a holiday dinner is a sign that you have an eating disorder.

False

The less active you are, the more calories you need for energy.

False

The only cause of eating disorders is the media's emphasis on thinness as the ideal.

False

The recovery rate for teens with eating disorders is 100 percent.

False

There are no associated health risks with underweight.

False

A certain time of day can be an environmental cue.

True

A diet plan that promises a weight loss of five pounds a week is unsafe.

True

A female athlete may develop an eating disorder because she wants to achieve certain weight goals to be more competitive.

True

Anorexics often skip meals.

True

As part of treatment, patients with eating disorders are taught how to set realistic weight management goals.

True

Children who develop eating behaviors based on good nutrition are more likely to practice healthful eating habits throughout life.

True

Early treatment for anorexia nervosa has a greater chance of success than later treatment.

True

Eating habits can be responses to psychological factors.

True

Gymnasts and dancers who try to achieve certain weight goals may be at risk for developing eating disorders.

True

In the United States, overweight and obesity have become more common in recent years.

True

Like weight loss, weight gain requires a management plan.

True

Many professionals advise family therapy as part of treatment for anorexics.

True

Most registered dietitians would not recommend a weight loss plan that eliminates one or more needed nutrients.

True

Obesity can be a source of social and emotional problems as well as physical ones.

True

People who are most likely to succeed in a weight management plan are those who receive encouragement.

True

Shape and weight of the body become the primary concerns of someone with an eating disorder.

True

Some people alternate between bulimic and anorexic behaviors.

True

The characteristics and symptoms of different eating disorders may be similar.

True

The more excess fat a person carries, the greater the health risks.

True

The smell of baking bread is likely to make people want to eat even if they are not hungry.

True

Thinking constantly about food is a common symptom of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

True

To lose weight, a person must create a calorie deficit.

True

Which of the following would most likely be used for treatment of a person diagnosed with anorexia nervosa? a. Counseling. b. A weight-reduction diet. c. Increased use of diuretics. d. A more rigorous exercise plan.

a. Counseling.

What is the set of problems associated with the female athlete triad? a. Eating disorder, amenorrhea, osteoporosis. b. Binge eating, vitamin D deficiency, low self-esteem. c. Depression, emotional dependency, weight image distortion. d. Powerlessness, psychological distress, physical change.

a. Eating disorder, amenorrhea, osteoporosis.

Which one is a known factor for influencing a person's weight status? a. Eating habits. b. Rural or city lifestyle. c. Grades in school. d. Availability of exercise gyms.

a. Eating habits.

Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with bulimia nervosa? a. May consume thousands of calories in a few hours. b. Often binges on foods low in fats and carbohydrates. c. Usually possesses high self-esteem. d. Does not engage in follow-up behavior to prevent weight gain.

a. May consume thousands of calories in a few hours.

Which one of the following is a known physical symptom of anorexia nervosa? a. Rough, dry skin. b. Warm body temperature. c. High blood pressure. d. Increased muscle tissue.

a. Rough, dry skin.

Which of the following groups should focus on increased physical activity without reducing calorie intake from nutritious foods when trying to lose weight? a. Teens. b. Young adults. c. Older adults. d. None of the above.

a. Teens.

A healthful tip for someone trying to gain weight is to ____. a. eat bigger, more frequent meals b. eat more bulky low-calorie foods such as salads c. eat snacks high in saturated fats d. drink extra fluids with meals

a. eat bigger, more frequent meals

The main goal of weight management is ____. a. good health b. a slim appearance c. to become popular d. to achieve a sports goal

a. good health

Eating disorder typified by an intense fear of weight gain.

anorexia nervosa

A drug that alters the nervous system and relieves depression.

antidepressant

Which of the following is a physical effect of anorexia nervosa on the body? a. Blood pressure and pulse rate rise. b. Bone density decreases and symptoms of osteoporosis occur. c. Body fat builds up. d. Rate of growth and development increases.

b. Bone density decreases and symptoms of osteoporosis occur.

Which one is not recognized as a common eating disorder among adolescents? a. Anorexia nervosa. b. Depression. c. Bulimia nervosa. d. Binge eating disorder.

b. Depression.

A lifelong pattern of weight gain and loss.

weight cycling

Attaining healthy weight and keeping it throughout life.

weight management

People who lose weight slowly ____. a. are not going to lose enough to reach a healthy weight b. are more likely to maintain a healthy weight once they reach it c. don't really care about losing weight d. aren't following the MyPyramid system

b. are more likely to maintain a healthy weight once they reach it

A habit change should ____. a. punish you for failing to maintain a healthy weight b. help you plan permanent actions to change eating and activity habits c. be a temporary change that will help you lose a few pounds d. make you feel guilty for making poor lifestyle choices

b. help you plan permanent actions to change eating and activity habits

An eating disorder that involves repeatedly eating very large amounts of food without a follow-up behavior to prevent weight gain.

binge eating disorder

Uncontrollable eating of huge amounts of food.

bingeing

An eating disorder that involves uncontrollable eating of huge amounts of food followed by an inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain.

bulimia nervosa

How many calories must be burned before one pound (0.45 kg) of body fat is lost? a. 35. b. 350. c. 3,500. d. 35,000.

c. 3,500.

Of the following factors, which is the best explanation for poor results of a fad diet? a. Lack of support from friends. b. A weight loss plan is too expensive to maintain after weight is lost. c. After weight is lost, a return to former eating patterns results in weight gain. d. Genetic factors cause people to regain weight that was lost.

c. After weight is lost, a return to former eating patterns results in weight gain.

Which of the following is not an example of an environmental cue? a. Sampling food from a buffet table at a party. b. Buying a hot dog from a vendor at a baseball game. c. Eating when you are hungry. d. Eating a snack every day after school.

c. Eating when you are hungry.

Which of the following characteristics is most descriptive of a person with anorexia nervosa? a. Thinks of self as extremely thin. b. Exercises moderately once or twice a week. c. Will eat only small amounts of food. d. Thinks little about body size and shape.

c. Will eat only small amounts of food.

A person with ____ is likely to be overweight. a. anorexia nervosa b. bulimia nervosa c. binge eating disorder d. All of the above.

c. binge eating disorder

Which of the following views of food could be harmful? a. I enjoy food. b. I like sharing food with friends. c. I eat when I'm hungry. d. I'm emotionally dependent on food.

d. I'm emotionally dependent on food.

Which of the following tips is best to follow if a person wants to gain weight? a. Eat a diet high in fats. b. Binge at meals. c. Drink a body-building protein supplement. d. Plan nutritious ways to consume more calories throughout the day.

d. Plan nutritious ways to consume more calories throughout the day.

Which eating habit change is likely to help you lose weight? a. Watching more TV talk shows on how to lose weight. b. Eating high-fat foods only when emotionally upset. c. Skipping meals to reduce calorie intake. d. Recognizing moods that cause you to overeat.

d. Recognizing moods that cause you to overeat.

An ad claims, "This pill taken with our diet supplement plan will help you lose 30 pounds in one month." This is an example of ____. a. an effective diet plan b. a pill that can help burn off body fat c. a diet approved by the American Dietetic Association d. a fad diet

d. a fad diet

Recommended treatment for someone with an eating disorder includes ____. a. isolation from friends b. use of herbal medicines c. membership in a health club d. services from a professional health team

d. services from a professional health team

The function of a support group in an eating disorder recovery program is to ____. a. assist with nutrition counseling b. recommend a drug treatment plan c. replace the need for professional therapy d. share information and give encouragement

d. share information and give encouragement

An abnormal eating pattern that endangers physical and mental health.

eating disorder

An event or situation that triggers a person to eat.

environmental cue

Eating plan promising rapid weight loss that is popular for a short time.

fad diet

Refraining from consuming most or all sources of calories.

fasting

A routine behavior that is often difficult to break.

habit

Medical care that does not require a hospital stay.

outpatient treatment

Clearing the food from the digestive system.

purging