Question 1

Weight by itself is a valid indicator of obesity.

Accepted Answer

Weight by itself does not take into account factors such as muscle mass and body composition, which can play a role in determining obesity. Therefore, other measurements such as waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are often used in combination with weight to assess obesity.

Question 2

Men and women differ in weight mainly due to sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

Sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, affect body composition and fat distribution, which can result in differences in weight between men and women.

Question 3

Courtney's anorexia began during the most common time when eating disorders begin.When was that?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that early adolescence (usually between ages 12-18) is the most common time for eating disorders to develop.

Question 4

Luanna suspects her roommate has an eating disorder.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

It is best to have an open and honest conversation with the roommate expressing concern and asking if she needs help. It is important to approach the situation with care and understanding, avoiding accusatory language. Seeking professional help and support is also recommended. Simply monitoring eating habits or trying to force normal eating may not be effective and can potentially worsen the situation. Ignoring the problem is also not recommended as it can lead to serious health consequences.

Question 5

Karen does her housework,which includes washing and drying the dishes,vacuuming and cleaning the windows.She then goes for a 30-minute walk with her girlfriend.What type of physical activity is all of this?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Karen does her housework,which includes washing and...

Question 6

Farrah has decided to seek treatment for her anorexia.What will the first goal of her treatment be?

Accepted Answer

The first goal of treatment for anorexia is typically to restore the patient to a healthy weight. This is because severe weight loss can lead to serious health complications, and it is difficult to address psychological issues if the patient's physical health is compromised. Once the patient has reached a healthy weight, other aspects of treatment such as addressing psychological stress and family therapy can be pursued. Deterrence of suicide is an important consideration in any mental health treatment but is not necessarily the first priority in treating anorexia.

Question 7

Low carbohydrate diets are very popular these days yet they can be quite dangerous for your health.One of the potential issues is that they support the consumption of foods that ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Low carbohydrate diets often rely on foods that are low in fibre such as meat, eggs and cheese. This can lead to constipation and other digestive issues. Adequate fibre intake is important for maintaining good bowel health and preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Question 8

An eating disorder consists of severe disturbances in eating behavior,unhealthy efforts to control body weight,and abnormal attitudes about ________.

Accepted Answer

An eating disorder involves unhealthy efforts to control body weight and abnormal attitudes about one's body and shape. While attitudes about beauty, femininity, and interpersonal orientation may also be affected, they are not the primary focus of an eating disorder. Skill and psychological make-up are not related to eating disorders.

Question 9

Tia has an intense fear of gaining weight so she starves herself.Tia suffers from _______________.

Accepted Answer

Tia's behavior of starving herself is a typical symptom of anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. Bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors (such as vomiting or using laxatives), while anxiety nervosa and psychosis nervosa are not recognized mental health disorders.

Question 10

Essential fat makes up the majority of fat in our bodies.

Accepted Answer

Essential fat refers to the minimum amount of fat necessary for basic physical and physiological health. It is typically a small percentage of total body fat and is found in organs, tissues, and bones. Non-essential fat, on the other hand, is the excess fat stored in adipose tissue throughout the body. This type of fat can contribute to health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, while essential fat is important, it does not make up the majority of fat in our bodies.

Question 11

Kristie has an eating disorder but her weight is within the normal range.Which eating disorder does she have?

Accepted Answer

While individuals with anorexia nervosa typically have a low body weight, those with bulimia nervosa can have a normal body weight. Compulsive eating is typically associated with binge eating disorder, and self-starvation is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa. However, bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (such as purging), which can occur even if an individual's weight is within the normal range.

Question 12

Dillon is an overweight teen and he is often the subject of ridicule.As a result,he has low self-esteem.The term which describes a person's negative attitudes that have a harmful effect on a person's interpersonal interactions and activities with persons who are obese is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

The term that describes negative attitudes towards and harmful effects on people who are overweight or obese is called "weight bias." This bias can lead to discrimination, ridicule, and social exclusion, which can have a detrimental effect on a person's self-esteem and mental health. Other terms like "obesity stigma," "overweight bias," and "negative fat stigma" all refer to similar concepts, but "weight bias" is the most commonly used and widely recognized term.

Question 13

When Allie sits down to eat,she chews her food repeatedly,but then she spits it out.What is the name for Allie's condition?

Accepted Answer

Allie's behavior of chewing food and then spitting it out doesn't fit neatly into the categories of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. This behavior is indicative of disordered eating but doesn't align with the specific criteria for the other listed disorders, making "eating disorder not otherwise specified" the most accurate classification.

Question 14

Jadah's doctor has informed her that her body's fat cells have the ability to increase in size.This process is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of cells, tissues, or organs. In the context of fat cells, hypertrophy means that existing fat cells can grow larger as they accumulate more fat. Hyperplasia, on the other hand, refers to an increase in the number of cells, and is not typically associated with fat cells. Hyperlipidemia refers to high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, and hyperthermogenesis refers to the production of heat in the body beyond what is normal.

Question 15

The goal of recording your dietary intake each day is to improve your eating habits by ____________.

Accepted Answer

Recording your dietary intake each day can help you discover your eating "triggers" such as emotional eating, mindless snacking, or cravings for certain foods that can lead to unhealthy eating habits. Once you identify these triggers, you can work to address them and make healthier choices. Counting caloric intake and assessing micronutrient status are also potential benefits of recording dietary intake, but the primary goal is to improve overall eating habits. Writing down only the "good" foods you eat is not effective in addressing unhealthy eating habits.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about people who suffer from anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

People with anorexia nervosa primarily lose weight by severely restricting their food intake, often to the point of near starvation.

Question 17

While the use of BMI classifications is helpful in determining risk of disease in the majority of people,it is not accurate in all cases.An example of a person for whom using BMI to assess risk of disease would be someone who __________________.

Accepted Answer

BMI is not accurate for individuals with a very muscular build and low body fat as it may classify them as overweight or obese despite having a healthy body composition. In such cases, other measures such as % body fat or waist circumference may be more appropriate for assessing risk of disease.

Question 18

Circumference measurements are as accurate as other body composition analysis methods.

Accepted Answer

Circumference measurements, such as waist and hip circumference, can provide a general indication of body composition but their accuracy is limited compared to more sophisticated methods such as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). These methods can provide more detailed information about body fat percentage, muscle mass, and bone density.

Question 19

Kylie engages in recurrent binge eating,but she does not purge.A psychiatric term for her compulsive overeating behaviour is _________________.

Accepted Answer

The correct psychiatric term for Kylie's behavior is binge eating disorder. This disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating (consuming a larger amount of food within a discrete period of time than most people would eat in similar circumstances) without compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as purging. Intake disorder is not a recognized psychiatric term. Binge syndrome and over-nutrition syndrome are not specific terms for this condition.

Question 20

Anorexia nervosa will result in death in ________ % of cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anorexia nervosa will result in death in...

Quiz 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance