Eating Disorders and Anorexia

What are eating disorders?

• Problems that affect a person's eating behaviors, attitudes, and feelings about food and their body

• Problems that only affect physical health

• Problems that only affect mental health

• Problems that affect only children

Eating disorders can affect a person's _______ health and can cause serious harm to a person's physical health.

• mental

• financial

• muscular

• political

Two common types of eating disorders mentioned in the passage are:

• Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

• Diabetes and hypertension

• Asthma and bronchitis

• Osteoporosis and arthritis

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia?

• Eating very little on purpose

• Having an intense fear of weight gain

• Having a distorted body image

• Eating large amounts of food frequently

People with anorexia are very strict about what and how much they will eat.

• True

• False

Which of the following lists three health problems that can be caused by anorexia?

• Heart problems, bone loss, and infertility

• Asthma, diabetes, and arthritis

• Migraine, eczema, and hay fever

• Appendicitis, gout, and cataracts

Anorexia can lead to health problems caused by _______ and low body weight.

• undernutrition

• overhydration

• excessive exercise

• high cholesterol

One emotional problem people with anorexia may experience is _________.

• feeling alone, sad, or depressed

• increased appetite and weight gain

• excessive happiness and energy

• improved concentration and memory

People with anorexia may have ________ and fears about gaining weight.

• anxiety

• happiness

• excitement

• confidence

People with anorexia may find it hard to focus and have trouble remembering things. Mood changes and emotional problems include: People with anorexia may have thoughts of ________ themselves.

• hurting

• helping

• praising

• ignoring