#1
Which of the following is a common eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise?
Bulimia nervosa
ExplanationBulimia nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors.
#2
What is the term for an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and self-starvation?
Anorexia nervosa
ExplanationAnorexia nervosa involves extreme weight loss due to self-starvation.
#3
Which of the following factors is often associated with the development of eating disorders?
Genetics
ExplanationGenetics play a role in predisposing individuals to eating disorders.
#4
What is the term for an unhealthy preoccupation with healthy eating to the extent that it negatively impacts one's life?
Orthorexia nervosa
ExplanationOrthorexia nervosa involves an obsession with healthy eating to the detriment of overall well-being.
#5
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the regulation of mood and appetite and may be imbalanced in individuals with eating disorders?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin imbalance is associated with mood and appetite disturbances in eating disorders.
#6
What is the term for a condition where individuals compulsively eat non-nutritive, non-food substances, such as hair or paper?
Pica
ExplanationPica involves consuming non-food items compulsively.
#7
Which of the following demographic groups is more likely to develop an eating disorder?
Middle-aged females
ExplanationMiddle-aged females are more susceptible to developing eating disorders.
#8
What is the term for recurrent regurgitation of food following a normal swallowing mechanism, not attributed to a medical condition?
Rumination disorder
ExplanationRumination disorder involves repeated regurgitation of food.
#9
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals with anorexia nervosa perceive themselves as overweight despite being underweight?
Body image distortion
ExplanationBody image distortion involves perceiving oneself as overweight despite being underweight.
#10
In the context of eating disorders, what does the term 'EDNOS' stand for?
Eating Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
ExplanationEDNOS refers to eating disorders that do not meet the criteria for anorexia or bulimia.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of long-term untreated bulimia nervosa?
Muscle wasting
ExplanationMuscle wasting is not typically associated with bulimia nervosa.
#12
What is the primary goal of treatment for eating disorders?
Normalization of eating patterns and attitudes
ExplanationTreatment aims to normalize eating behaviors and attitudes towards food.
#13
In the context of eating disorders, what does the term 'Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)' refer to?
A psychiatric disorder characterized by obsession with perceived flaws in physical appearance
ExplanationBDD involves an obsession with perceived flaws in physical appearance.
#14
Which personality trait is often associated with a higher risk of developing eating disorders?
Perfectionism
ExplanationPerfectionism is linked to a higher risk of developing eating disorders.
#15
What is the term for a disorder characterized by persistent thoughts about weight gain and engaging in restrictive eating without the characteristic behaviors of anorexia nervosa?
Atypical anorexia nervosa
ExplanationAtypical anorexia nervosa involves weight loss without typical anorexic behaviors.
#16
Which hormone is often dysregulated in individuals with anorexia nervosa, leading to disruptions in the menstrual cycle and bone health?
Estrogen
ExplanationEstrogen dysregulation in anorexia nervosa affects menstruation and bone health.