Question 1

Which of the following best describes the interaction of factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders, as illustrated by the Venn diagram in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders result from a combination of genetic, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

Question 2

A patient presents with significant weight loss, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. She restricts her food intake and exercises excessively but does not engage in binge eating or purging. Which eating disorder subtype does this scenario best describe?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa, restricting type

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for bulimia nervosa according to the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight

Question 4

A college athlete presents with disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Which syndrome does this combination of symptoms most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Female athlete triad

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the role of genetics in eating disorders is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Genetic factors, such as neurotransmitter levels and receptor gene defects, can increase susceptibility to eating disorders.

Question 6

A patient with type 1 diabetes intentionally withholds insulin to lose weight. What is the term for this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Diabulimia

Question 7

Which of the following is a common physical complication of bulimia nervosa due to purging behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Electrolyte imbalance

Question 8

A child avoids eating, experiences weight loss, and shows physical symptoms of malnutrition, but does NOT have a distorted body image or fear of weight gain. Which disorder is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the psychological profile commonly seen in individuals with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Low self-esteem, perfectionism, and a need for control

Question 10

A person is obsessed with eating only foods they consider healthy, to the point that it interferes with their social relationships. What is this condition called?

Accepted Answer

Orthorexia nervosa

Question 11

Which of the following is a key difference between anorexia nervosa and binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Binge-eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors, while anorexia nervosa involves restriction of energy intake and intense fear of weight gain.

Question 12

A patient reports eating large amounts of food rapidly, feeling uncomfortably full, and eating alone due to embarrassment, but does not regularly use compensatory behaviors. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Binge-eating disorder

Question 13

Which of the following is a potential consequence of pica during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Mineral deficiencies and intestinal infections

Question 14

Which of the following best explains why the female athlete triad increases the risk of bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen levels reduce calcium absorption, leading to decreased bone mass.

Question 15

A bodybuilder is preoccupied with the belief that their muscles are too small, despite having significant muscle mass. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Bigorexia (muscle dysmorphia)

Question 16

Which of the following is a common feature of eating disorders in children?

Accepted Answer

Delayed growth and sexual maturation

Question 17

A person chews food, tastes it, and then spits it out without swallowing. What is a likely consequence of this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms similar to starvation dieting

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the main focus of treatment for bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Promoting eating in response to hunger and satiety, and separating eating from emotions

Question 19

A person with night-eating syndrome is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Eat most of their daily calories late in the day or at night

Question 20

Which of the following equations best represents the energy balance concept relevant to eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Energy Balance} = 	ext{Energy Intake} - 	ext{Energy Expenditure}$$

Eating Disorders: Nutrition, Diagnosis, and Special Populations

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