Eating Disorders In Athletes

Question 0

Binge eating is?

Answer 0

Consumption of large amounts of food

Question 1

Anorexia nervous is characterized by?

Answer 1

Characterized by extremely low food intake

Question 2

Body dysmorphic disorder is?

Common among?

Answer 2

Eating /psychological disorder more common among males

Question 3

Purging is?

Answer 3

Refers to the emptying of stomach contents

Question 4

Energy availability is?

Answer 4

Quantified as energy used for bodily functions after exercise

Question 5

Female traid syndrome causes?

Answer 5

Includes osteoporosis, amenorrhea, and disordered eating

Question 6

When Estradiol is diminished it can?

Answer 6

When diminished, can increase the risk of osteoporosis

Question 7

What are the three classified clinical eating disorders?

Answer 7

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
EDNOS

Question 8

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ healthy (normal) eating \_\_\_\_\_\_
Disordered eating\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 8

Over eating – healthy (normal) eating- excessive concern over BW,
Disordered eating- clinical eating disorders

Question 9

List three physiological functions that are negatively affected with low energy availability

Answer 9

Cellular maintenance, thermoregulation, growth, bone development, reproduction

Question 10

True or false?
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the abnormally low fluid intake, a disordered body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight

Answer 10

True

Question 11

List 4 physical symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa

Answer 11

Weight-loss beyond what is required for optimal sport performance, amenorrhea or menstrual dysfunction, dehydration, excessive fatigue (greater than expected after training her competition), gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, or distress after meals, hyperactivity, hypothermia, low resting heart rate, muscle weakness, high susceptibility for overuse injuries, reduced bone mineral density and susceptibility to stress fractures, frequent infections, skin sores, and poor wound healing, low blood hemoglobin, as well as low serum albumin, glucose, HDL cholesterol

Question 12

True or false?

Many bulimic athletes actually maintain a normal body weight

Answer 12

True

Question 13

List 4 physiological symptoms associated with bulimia nervosa

Answer 13

Binge eating, secretive eating and agitation when binging is interrupted, disappearing after eating meals, evidence of vomiting unrealistic to illness, dieting, excessive exercise beyond that related for the athletes sport, depression, self criticism (especially in regards to body image, and especially in regards to body image, bodyweight, and a decline in sport performance) substance abuse, use of laxatives, diuretics, or both that are unsanctioned by medical or coaching support staff

Question 14

An individual diagnosed with an EDNOS May meet all the criteria for bulimia nervosa except he or she ______; or for anorexia nervosa expect she ________

Answer 14

Binges and purges less than two times a week,

has regular menses

Question 15

True or False?

Disorders are most common among power and technical skill sports

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Describe two ways in which eating disorders can negatively affect an athletes performance

Answer 16

The athlete may have diminished liver and muscle glycogen stores, may be consistently dehydrated, can become anemic, may exhibit electrolyte and balances, can lose significant muscle, therefore impairing strength and power

Question 17

_____& ______ are two minerals of serious concern (as it relates to deficiency) among female athletes with eating disorders

Answer 17

Calcium, iron

Question 18

Athletes who have been Amenorrheic for more than six months should have their _______ measured and be considered for ______ therapy

Answer 18

Bone mineral density, hormone replacement

Question 19

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa?

A) A degree of restlessness that results in insomnia
B) Low HDL cholesterol
C) The absence of three consecutive menstrual cycles
D) consistently eat small meals throughout the day

Answer 19

C) The absence of three consecutive menstrual cycles

Question 20

Which of the following is a physiological characteristics associated with anorexia nervosa?

A) binge eating
B) unusual waiting behaviors
C) evidence of vomiting unrealistic to illness
D) dehydration

Answer 20

B) unusual waiting behaviors

Question 21

Which of the following describes why an individual with bulimia nervosa is at a relatively high risk for a nutrient deficiencies?

A) sufferers generally refused to eat food for 3 to 4 hours after a training session
B) sufferers generally self-dehydrate due to an inherent fear of fluid inducing bloating
C) suffers generally engage in repeat cycles of binge eating
D) sapphire is generally purge the contents of the stomach before many nutrients can be absorbed

Answer 21

D) sapphire is generally purge the contents of the stomach before many nutrients can be absorbed

Question 22

Which of the following is a physical symptom most specific to an individual who suffers from bulimia nervosa?

A) calluses, sores or abrasions on the back of hands
B) hypothermia
C) depression
D) infertility

Answer 22

A) calluses, sores or abrasions on the back of hands

Question 23

Which of the following does not reflect research findings examining the prevalence of eating disorders?

A) eating disorders are more prevalent among athletes when compared to general population
B) disorders are more prevalent among females when compared to males
C) prevalence of anorexia nervosa is more common among mail non-athletes when compared to male athletes
D) prevalence of bulimia nervosa is more common among female athletes when compared to female nonathletes

Answer 23

C) prevalence of anorexia nervosa is more common among mail non-athletes when compared to male athletes

Question 24

Which of the following is considered the most significant risk factor for being diagnosed with an eating disorder?

A) lifestyle
B) dieting
C) personality traits
D) gender

Answer 24

D) gender

Question 25

Eating disorders can reduce athletic performance mainly due to _______

A) reduced protein synthesis
B) Low energy availability
C) lack of motivation
D) reduced anabolic hormone activity

Answer 25

B) Low energy availability

Question 26

Which of the following is a primary cause of death among anorexics?

A) CNS failure from glycogen depletion
B) complications associated with vomiting behavior
C) cardiac arrest due to excessive fluid/electrolyte disturbance
D) fractures

Answer 26

C) cardiac arrest due to excessive fluid/electrolyte disturbance

Question 27

Which of the following statements concerning the body dysmorphic disorder is incorrect?

A) sufferers are willing to engage in drug abuse to attain a leaner appearance
B) suffers commonly engage in excessive exercise and supplement used to increase muscle
C) sufferers are continually unhappy with their physique
D) The disorder is most common among females

Answer 27

D) The disorder is most common among females