Ch. 17 Sports Nutrition: Diets Gone Awry

Which of the following is a question you might ask yourself to reflect on your relationship with food?

• Do you make yourself sick due to being too full?

• Do you enjoy cooking new recipes?

• Do you prefer sweet or salty snacks?

• Do you eat only organic food?

What is a sign that you might not have control over your eating habits?

• Worrying you don’t have control over how much you eat

• Enjoying meals with friends

• Trying new foods from different cultures

• Eating three meals a day

If someone thinks they are fat even when others say they are too thin, what might this indicate?

• A possible distorted body image

• A healthy self-esteem

• A preference for exercise

• A love for food

What is a possible consequence for someone who restricts food to become thin?

• They lose muscle and strength in the process

• They gain more energy

• They improve their immune system

• They become more social

How might little socializing contribute to the risk of eating disorders?

• Individuals may be too busy counting calories to socialize

• Individuals may eat more with friends

• Socializing increases appetite

• Socializing reduces anxiety

What is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?

• Excessive food intake

• Severe restriction of food intake

• Normal eating habits

• Weight gain above normal levels

At what percentage of normal weight does weight loss become a concern in Anorexia Nervosa?

• Less than 95%

• Less than 90%

• Less than 85%

• Less than 80%

A student is showing signs of withdrawing from socializing, excessive exercising, and intentional vomiting. Based on these symptoms, what condition might they be experiencing?

• Anorexia nervosa

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Hypertension

Which of the following best describes Bulimia Nervosa?

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating with a sense of loss of control

• Restricting food intake to lose weight

• Eating only healthy foods in moderation

• Avoiding all carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT a method used to prevent weight gain in individuals with Bulimia Nervosa?

• Induced vomiting

• Laxative misuse

• Excessive exercise

• Eating more fruits and vegetables