Eating Disorder Overview

Multiple Choice

Why do you think eating disorders are about more than just food?

• Because they involve psychological factors

• Because they only affect physical health

• Because they are caused by lack of exercise

• Because they are only about dieting

Open Ended

What could it mean for someone to have a psychological condition that causes unhealthy eating habits?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a cause of eating disorders according to the slide?

• Mental health issues

• Obsession with food, weight, or body shape

• Physical health problems

• Effects that begin in the mind

Open Ended

Compare and contrast Anorexia Nervosa and Exercise Induced Anorexia. What are the similarities and differences between these two disorders?

Fill in the Blank

What are three possible effects on the body caused by eating disorders, as described in the slides?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is most characteristic of Bulimia Nervosa?

• Eating very little and exercising excessively

• Binging on food and then purging

• Obsessing over body shape without changing eating habits

• Only eating healthy foods

Multiple Select

Select all the possible side effects of Bulimia Nervosa from the list below:

• Heartburn

• Gum disease

• High blood pressure

• Permanent bad breath

Open Ended

How does Binge Eating Disorder differ from other eating disorders discussed in the slides?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of B.E.D. according to the slides?

• Diabetes

• High Blood Pressure

• High Cholesterol

• Asthma

Open Ended

Explain how psychological and nutritional counseling can help patients overcome eating disorders and heal the side effects mentioned in the previous slide.

Fill in the Blank

Eating disorders are about more than just ___.

Open Ended

What is an eating disorder?