Eating Disorders and Treatment Quiz

Bulimia nervosa involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.

Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food accompanied by a lack of control and distress.

BMI stands for Body Mass Index in the context of eating disorders.

BED stands for Binge Eating Disorder in the context of eating disorders.

Treatment for anorexia nervosa focuses on restoring healthy weight and addressing maladaptive behaviors.

High BMI is not commonly associated with the development of eating disorders.

Osteoporosis is a potential consequence of prolonged and severe bulimia nervosa.

A registered dietitian helps in the treatment of eating disorders by developing balanced meal plans and providing nutritional counseling.

Hypoglycemia is a potential medical complication associated with anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa involves a distorted body image and intense fear of gaining weight leading to self-imposed starvation.

CBT is often used to change distorted thoughts and behaviors related to body image and eating in eating disorder treatment.

Serotonin, associated with mood and appetite regulation, may be linked to eating disorders when dysregulated.

Orthorexia nervosa is characterized by an obsessive focus on healthy eating to the point of exclusion of certain food groups or an extremely restricted diet.

Ghrelin, released by the stomach, signals feelings of hunger and can influence eating behavior.