Ch 13: Eating Disorder

Question 1

Eating disorders involve a persistent disturbance in __ patterns or behaviours intended to control weight

Answer 1

Eating

Question 2

Low___ is a common psychological issue in indiv with eating disorders

Answer 2

Self esteem

Question 3

______ involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviours

Answer 3

Bulimia nervosa

Question 4

The neurotransmitter __ is though tot contribute to anorexia and bulimia behaviours

Answer 4

Serotonin

Question 5

A __ gene defect may be linked to binge eating disorders and obesity

Answer 5

Melanocortin 4 receptor

Question 6

In anorexia nervosa, a ___ fear of gaining weight is present

Answer 6

Intense

Question 7

Indiv with eating disorders often exhibit a distorted __

Answer 7

Body image

Question 8

Binge eating episodes often include eating much more __ than normal

Answer 8

Rapidly

Question 9

Female athletes in weight dependent sports may suffer from the ___ athlete triad

Answer 9

Female

Question 10

___ dysmorphia involves an obsession with the belief of being small and underdeveloped

Answer 10

Muscle

Question 11

__ involves the consumption of non food items such as __ or chalk

Answer 11

Pica
Dirt

Question 12

__ nervosa is characterized by an obsession with eating __ food

Answer 12

Orthorexia
Healthy

Question 13

Reduced estrogen lvls in female athletes can lead to

Answer 13

Osteoporosis

Question 14

The disorder known as __ syndrome involves regurgitating food to chew again

Answer 14

Rumination

Question 15

What neurotransmitter is linked to eating disorders such as anorexia?
- (a) Dopamine
- (b) Serotonin
- (c) Melatonin
- (d) Acetylcholine

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Which neurotransmitter is associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) Melatonin
d) Adrenaline

Answer 16

B

Question 17

What eating disorder involves craving and eating nonfood items?
a) Orthorexia nervosa
b) Pica
c) Diabulimia
d) Rumination syndrome

Answer 17

B

Question 18

What is a component of the Female Athlete Triad?
a) Overeating
b) Osteoporosis
c) Muscle dysmorphia
d) Bulimia

Answer 18

B

Question 19

Which gene defect has been linked to binge-eating disorders?
a) Dopamine receptor gene
b) Melanocortin 4 receptor gene
c) Serotonin transporter gene
d) Insulin receptor gene

Answer 19

B

Question 20

obsession with eating healthy food is characteristic of which disorder?
a) Anorexia nervosa
b) Orthorexia nervosa
c) Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
d) Night-eating syndrome

Answer 20

B

Question 21

What is the primary focus of bulimia nervosa treatment?
a) Starvation
b) Purging techniques
c) Separating eating from emotions
d) Weight maintenance

Answer 21

C

Question 22

What is the female athlete triad

Answer 22

Combination of disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis

Question 23

Psychological symptoms of anorexia nervosa

Answer 23

Fear of gaining weight
Distorted body image
Obsession with weight control

Question 24

What are physical complications of bulimia nervosa

Answer 24

Acid damage to teeth
Dehydration
Electrolyte imabance
Esophageal damage

Question 25

Which gene is linked to binge eating and obesity

Answer 25

Melanocortin 4 receptor gene

Question 26

What are the societal messages that influence eating disorders

Answer 26

Thin body ideal Cultural standards of beauty Pressure from media

Question 27

__ invovles witholding insulin to lose weight or prevent weight gain in people with type 1 diabetes

Answer 27

Diabulimia

Question 28

__ syndrome refers to regurgitating food, which is then chewed and swallowed again

Answer 28

Rumination

Question 29

Excessive __ can lead to anorexia athletica in athletes

Answer 29

Exercise

Question 30

Female athlete triad include disordered eating, __ , and osteoporosis

Answer 30

Amenorrhea

Question 31

Low ________ levels in female athletes can interfere with calcium balance, leading to reduced bone mass and stress fractures.

Answer 31

Estrogen