EATING DISORDER

Which of the following is the most common eating disorder in the United States?

• Anorexia nervosa

• Bulimia nervosa

• Binge eating disorder

• Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of anorexia nervosa?

• Intense fear of gaining weight

• Restricting food intake

• Regular binge eating episodes

• Distorted body image

What is the term for an individual’s distorted perception of their body image, often seen in those with eating disorders?

• Body dysmorphia

• Body dissatisfactionI

• Body distortion

• Body obsession

Which of the following is a potential physical consequence of anorexia nervosa?

• Increased blood pressure

• Enhanced fertility

• Higher metabolism

• Decreased bone density

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by which two main behaviors?

• Excessive exercise and purging

• Starving and excessive dieting

• Binge eating and purging

• Fasting and body dysmorphia

People with eating disorders can’t be overweight.

• True

• False

True or False: Eating disorders are only about food.

• True

• False

Which of the following can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder?

• A positive body image

• Having a family history of eating disorders

• A strong social media presence

• Being highly active in sports that focus on appearance

Which eating disorder is typically associated with a pattern of eating large quantities of food, followed by guilt, but without purging behaviors?

• Binge eating disorder

• Anorexia nervosa

• Bulimia nervosa

• Orthorexia

What is the primary treatment approach for most eating disorders?

• Surgery

• Medication alone

• Therapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy) and nutritional counselling

• Detoxification