16 Questions:

1. Which of the following eating behaviors involves serious eating disturbances?

a. Extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake
b. Severe overeating
c. Feelings of distress or extreme concern about body shape or weight
d. All of the above

2. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services the average onset of eating disorders occurs between what age groups?

a. 10 - 12 years of age
b. 14 - 18 years of age
c. 18 - 20 years of age
d. 20 - 25 years of age

3. Identify the percentage of anorexics that end up binge eating and purging food to the point where they develop bulimia nervosa?

a. 5 - 10%
b. 10 - 20%
c. 30 - 50%
d. 75 - 90%

4. Which of the following correctly describes the reason(s) that men are reluctant to participate in programs that treat eating disorders?

a. Men are reluctant to ask for help
b. Men feel "eating disorders" fall into the category of "women's" diseases
c. Men may not recognize symptoms of an eating disorder
d. All of the above

5. Which of the following best summarizes the recent Australian University study concerning the female ideal?

a. Female ideal has become progressively heavier
b. Female ideal has not changed
c. Female ideal has become progressively thinner
d. Female ideal has become more muscular

6. The American Psychiatric Association defines anorexia nervosa as when the patient's body weight is of what percentage less than normal healthy weight expected for the their height?

a. 15%
b. 18%
c. 20%
d. 25%

7. Which of the following life events may preclude the beginning of anorexia nervosa?

a. A birthday
b. Death or divorce of a parents
c. Initiation of puberty or moving out of the parent's home
d. Bullying or teasing in school

8. Identify the reason(s) that explains why nutrition deficiencies are rarely seen in anorexics nervosa patients?

a. There is a decreased metabolic need for micro nutrients in a catabolic state
b. Patients may take vitamin supplements
c. Patients may take mineral supplements
d. All of the above

9. Identify the laboratory abnormalities in anorexia nervosa patients that may not be reversible with weight restoration?

a. Gray matter volume deficits
b. Thyroid abnormalities
c. Low serum zin levels
d. Electrolyte disturbances

10. Which of the following diagnostic criteria is used by the American Psychiatric Association to identify bulimia nervosa?

a. Binge eating twice a day for a month
b. Binge eating and other compensatory behavior both occur, on the average, at least twice a week for three months
c. Binge eating and purging during times of stress
d. Binge eating and other compensatory behavior both occur, on the average, of at least once a week for one month

11. The American Dietetic Association, reports that purging does not completely prevent the utilization of calories for a binge. What is the average number of calories that are absorbed from binges of various sizes and contents?

a. 1200
b. 1000
c. 500
d. 250

12. Which of the following diagnosis separates anorexics from bulimics?

a. Laxative abuse
b. Binge eating
c. Self induced vomiting
d. Fasting

13. Identify why the act of purging maybe become powerfully addictive?

a. It controls weight
b. It is calming
c. It serves as a way of expressing anger and helps the individual to cope
d. All of the above

14. Identify the common misconception that describes Binge Eating Disorder?

a. The patient is underweight
b. The patient is always overweight
c. The patient always exercises compulsively
d. The patient's weight is in the normal range

15. According to the American Psychiatric Association, patients who weigh less than what percentage of their individually estimated healthy weights are likely to require a 24 hour hospital program?

a. Less than 75%
b. Less than 80%
c. Less than 85%
d. Less than 90%

16. Which of the following best describes how pro-eating disorder web sites encourage their users to view eating disorders?

a. An illness
b. An illusion
c. Lifestyle choice
d. All of the above