Body Image and Eating Disorders – Flashcards

Regular exercise is critical to all age groups in maintaining body composition. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A person suffering from anorexia nervosa typically suffers from which of the following health issues? A. low blood pressure B. thin/weak bones C. damage to internal organs D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

An eating disorder may start out as a slightly irregular pattern of eating. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which eating disorder causes people to see themselves as fat, regardless of what they actually weigh? A. anorexia nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. binge eating disorder D. compulsive overeating Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT something an athlete needs in a healthy diet? A. vitamins B. supplements C. carbohydrates D. fats Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Purging, excessive dieting, and excessive exercising are symptoms of __________. A. anorexia nervosa B. binge eating disorder C. disordered eating D. bulimia nervosa Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

People with an eating disorders can seek professional help to overcome their disorder or can wait until the disorder goes away on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Eating disorders are caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT: A. psychological factors B. genetic factors C. economic class D. financial factors Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Older adults don't suffer from body image problems because they are more accepting of who they are. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Family members cannot typically treat a loved one's eating disorder because __________. A. they don't have enough time or money B. they don't have enough patience or knowledge C. they don't have enough patience or courage D. they don't have enough knowledge or resources Please select the best answer from the choices provided.