Which of the following is a common eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Orthorexia
#2
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of binge eating disorder?
Use of laxatives
Episodes of eating large amounts of food
Fear of gaining weight
Excessive exercise
#3
What is the term for an eating disorder characterized by the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by a sense of lack of control?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Orthorexia
#4
What is the primary goal of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
To increase body weight
To improve body image
To normalize eating patterns
To reduce anxiety
#5
Which type of therapy is often used in the treatment of eating disorders to help individuals change their unhealthy behaviors and beliefs?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic therapy
Exposure therapy
Humanistic therapy
#6
What is the term for an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with eating healthy food?
Orthorexia
Pica
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
Rumination disorder
#7
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the development of eating disorders?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common method of purging in individuals with bulimia nervosa?
Self-induced vomiting
Excessive exercise
Misuse of laxatives
Binge eating
#9
Which of the following is a potential complication of bulimia nervosa?
Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Obesity
#10
Which of the following is a potential consequence of binge eating disorder?
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalances
Cardiac arrhythmias
All of the above
#11
Which of the following is a potential symptom of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)?