Final Flashcards
At age 16, Sarah suddenly became self-conscious about her body when her peers teased her about being overweight. She began exercising to an aerobics video for an hour each day and found that she had success in losing weight; this was the beginning of her obsession to be thin. Next, Sarah turned to eating less food to lose even more weight and began eliminating certain foods from her diet, such as candy and meat. She increased her water and vegetable intake and chewed sugarless gum to curb her appetite. Once she began dieting, it was impossible for her to stop. She enjoyed having a high degree of self-control over her body. Still, Sarah was literally obsessed with food, even staring at others while they were eating a meal. She occasionally cooked large meals and then refused to eat all but a few bites. By the time Sarah was 19 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall, her weight had dropped from 150 to 105 pounds. Her family was concerned about her weight status, demanding that she go to a physician for an evaluation. Sarah was not happy about this idea because she worried the doctors would force her to eat and gain back unwanted weight, but she believed that her family would stop pestering her if she went. Sarah did not think she had a problem; she thought she was still grotesquely overweight. She did notice, however, that she always felt cold and was concerned that she had not menstruated in a year.
Sarah appears to have an eating disorder. Which eating disorder best describes her behavior?
Anorexia nervosa
What are the five signs of the development of this eating disorder?
- Severe restriction of calorie intake
- Preoccupation with food
- Increased intake of low-calorie or calorie-free foods
- Excessive exercise
- Fear of gaining weight
With binge eating disorder people typically binge-eating episodes that is not accompanied by what?
Compensatory behaviors
Your college roommate has been acting strangely lately, and you are starting to suspect she has an eating disorder. Over the first few months at college, she gained the “freshman fifteen.“ She got kind of depressed about it when her jeans started to fit too snugly and declared she was going on a diet. Her weight has not really decreased much since then, but her eating behaviors have changed. She stopped joining your group of friends for meals in the dining hall, opting instead to eat by herself in your dorm room. She has been spending at least 2 hours a day in the campus recreation center, sometimes going in the morning and evening. A few days ago, you thought you heard her throwing up in the restroom, but when she came out of the stall, she said she was fine.
The college-aged female in the case study may have an eating disorder. Which eating disorder best describes her behavior?
Bulimia nervosa
Your college roommate has been acting strangely lately, and you are starting to suspect she has an eating disorder. Over the first few months at college, she gained the “freshman fifteen.“ She got kind of depressed about it when her jeans started to fit too snugly and declared she was going on a diet. Her weight has not really decreased much since then, but her eating behaviors have changed. She stopped joining your group of friends for meals in the dining hall, opting instead to eat by herself in your dorm room. She has been spending at least 2 hours a day in the campus recreation center, sometimes going in the morning and evening. A few days ago, you thought you heard her throwing up in the restroom, but when she came out of the stall, she said she was fine.
What are likely health consequences if the college roommate continues to engage in the behaviors described in the case study?
Dental decay
What are the three physical indicators of Anorexia Nervosa?
- Lanugo
- Osteoporosis
- Hypothermia
What are the two physical indicators of Bulimia Nervosa?
- Gastric Ulcers
- Esophageal tears
What are the two physical indicators of Binge Eating disorder?
- Type 2 diabetes
- Atherosclerosis
What are the two physical indicators of all three eating disorders?
- Poor immunity
- Infertility
What are the two physical indicators of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa?
- Constipation
- Low blood K+
What is a serious, long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?
Bone loss
One of the best ways to get a person with anorexia nervosa into treatment is to what?
Encourage them to get professional help.
What is Anorexia Nervosa disorder?
Extreme dietary restriction leading to significantly low body weight caused by overwhelming distress.
What are the three Anorexia Nervosa Consequences?
- Amenorrhea
- Absence of menstruation
- Causes loss in bone density
What is Bulimia Nervosa disorder?
Recurring binging followed by self-induced vomiting or compensatory behaviors.
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
Recurring episodes of binging without compensatory behaviors which leads to weight gain.
What three things can you do for someone with an eating disorder?
- Offer love, total acceptance
- Advice about eating, calories
- Encourage them to receive professional help.
What are the three appropriate methods to thaw the frozen meat?
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Under cool running water
What is the temperature for medium rare stake?
145ºF
What is the temperature for ground beef and eggs?
160ºF
What is the temperature for poultry and leftovers?
165ºF
What would best help someone avoid foodborne illness?
Immediately refrigerate leftovers in small, shallow containers to cool them quickly.
What does pasteurization do?
Heats foods to kill pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria.
What is NOT a way to reduce pesticide residues?
Broil vegetables instead of boiling them.
What is the best benefit of organic foods?
More environmentally friendly.
Which is accurate regarding food additives?
They are safe when used within acceptable daily intake levels.
Which of the following is true about food irradiation?
Irradiation can slow or limit the growth of insects, microorganisms, and parasites in food.
What are the three steps to washing produce?
- Wash under running water
- Scrub it off
- Cut away damaged or bruised parts
What do you not want to do with meat?
Cross contaminate
Within how many hours should you refrigerate food?
2 hours
What are some vulnerable groups to foodborne illness?
- Pregnant women
- Infants and children
- Older adults
- People with weakened immune systems
How can you get food Bourne illness?
Raw foods of animal origin.
What is the temperature range where bacteria readily grow?
40 – 140ºF
Safe temperatures
Refrigerator: Below 40°F
Freezer: Ideally 0°F, at least below 32°F
Foods once cooked: Kept at 140°F or above
What is irradiation?
Applies radiation to foods to improve safety and extend shelf life by reducing growth of microbes.
What are the pesticides?
- Chemicals used to control insects, diseases, weeds, fungi, and other pests on crops.
- Regulated by EPA
