Understanding Eating Disorders and their Effects Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging?

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
#2

What is the most common eating disorder in the United States?

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

Extreme fear of gaining weight
Restriction of food intake
Binge eating episodes
Denial of the seriousness of low body weight
#4

What is the term for an eating disorder characterized by an obsession with healthy eating to the point of malnutrition?

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
#5

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a potential risk factor for developing an eating disorder?

Genetics
Societal pressure
Physical activity
History of dieting
#6

What is the term for a distorted perception of body shape and size?

Body dysmorphic disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Schizophrenia
Generalized anxiety disorder
#7

What is the term for a condition in which individuals consume non-nutritive substances, such as hair or dirt?

Pica
Trichotillomania
Excoriation disorder
Hoarding disorder
#8

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of untreated eating disorders?

Osteoporosis
Heart problems
Improved self-esteem
Kidney failure
#9

What percentage of individuals with eating disorders are estimated to be male?

5-10%
15-20%
25-30%
35-40%
#10

Which of the following is a potential warning sign of bulimia nervosa?

Preoccupation with food and body weight
Strict control over eating patterns
Frequent use of laxatives or diuretics
Avoidance of social gatherings
#11

What is the term for episodes of eating significantly more food in a short period than most people would eat under similar circumstances?

Compulsive eating
Binge eating
Emotional eating
Stress eating
#12

Which of the following is a common method used by individuals with anorexia nervosa to rid themselves of calories?

Binge eating
Purging
Overexercising
Medication
#13

What is the term for the practice of repeatedly chewing and spitting out large amounts of food without swallowing?

Binge eating
Purging
Chewing disorder
Chewing and spitting disorder
#14

Which of the following populations is at the highest risk for developing eating disorders?

Children
Adolescents
Middle-aged adults
Elderly individuals
#15

What psychiatric disorder commonly co-occurs with eating disorders?

Depression
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#16

What is the primary goal of treatment for individuals with eating disorders?

To achieve a specific body weight
To eliminate all disordered eating behaviors
To receive psychiatric medications
To undergo invasive medical procedures
#17

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of binge eating disorder?

Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
Eating alone due to embarrassment
Feeling a lack of control over eating during episodes
Compensatory behaviors like vomiting
#18

Which of the following neurotransmitters is often dysregulated in individuals with eating disorders?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#19

Which of the following factors may contribute to the development of eating disorders?

Socioeconomic status
Dietary fiber intake
Pet ownership
Television watching habits

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