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WorksheetsEating Disorders and Anorexia
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 27mins
What are eating disorders?
Problems that affect a person's eating behaviors and attitudes about food and their body
Problems that affect only physical health
Problems that only affect children
Problems that are not related to food
Name two common types of eating disorders mentioned in the passage.
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma
Flu, cold, pneumonia, bronchitis
Arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus
People with anorexia often eat very little on purpose, leading to a very low body weight.
True
False
List three health problems that can be caused by anorexia.
Low blood pressure, slow or irregular heartbeats, feeling tired/weak/dizzy/faint, constipation and bloating, irregular periods, weak bones, delayed puberty and slow growth.
Increased muscle mass, improved vision, and rapid hair growth.
High blood pressure, frequent nosebleeds, and excessive sweating.
Enhanced memory, faster reflexes, and improved digestion.
Which of the following is NOT a health problem caused by anorexia?
Low blood pressure
Slow or irregular heartbeats
Improved muscle strength
Weak bones
People with anorexia have a distorted body image and see themselves as fat even when they are very thin.
True
False
What is one way people with anorexia may try to lose weight, according to the passage?
They may fast, exercise too much, use laxatives, diuretics (water pills), or enemas.
They may eat more carbohydrates to boost metabolism.
They may take vitamin supplements to gain weight.
They may avoid drinking water to reduce body weight.
People with anorexia may find it hard to focus and have trouble remembering things. Which of the following is an emotional problem associated with anorexia?
Feeling alone, sad, or depressed
Increased appetite
Excessive happiness
High energy levels
People with anorexia may find it hard to focus and have trouble remembering things. Which of the following is an emotional problem associated with anorexia?
Anxiety and fears about gaining weight
Excitement about eating
Confidence in body image
Lack of interest in food
People with anorexia may find it hard to focus and have trouble remembering things. Which of the following is an emotional problem associated with anorexia?
Thoughts of hurting themselves
Desire to exercise more
Interest in socializing
Improved memory
People with bulimia overeat and feel out of control to stop, called binge eating. Which of the following is a behavior of people with bulimia?
Make themselves throw up on purpose after overeating, called purging
Avoid eating altogether
Only eat healthy foods
Exercise less
People with bulimia overeat and feel out of control to stop, called binge eating. Which of the following is a behavior of people with bulimia?
Use laxatives, diuretics, weight loss pills, fast, or exercise a lot to prevent weight gain
Eat only at regular meal times
Drink lots of water
Sleep more
People with bulimia overeat and feel out of control to stop, called binge eating. Which of the following is a behavior of people with bulimia?
Judge themselves based on body shape and weight
Ignore their body image
Focus on academic performance
Spend more time with friends
Bulimia can lead to health problems caused by vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics. Which of the following is a health problem associated with bulimia?
Low blood pressure
High energy
Improved digestion
Stronger teeth
Bulimia can lead to health problems caused by vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics. Which of the following is a health problem associated with bulimia?
Irregular heartbeats
Clear skin
Increased appetite
Better sleep
Bulimia can lead to health problems caused by vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics. Which of the following is a health problem associated with bulimia?
Tooth erosion and cavities
Stronger bones
Improved vision
Faster healing
People with bulimia may have these emotional problems: - low ________, anxiety, and depression
self-esteem
blood pressure
energy
hydration
People with bulimia may have these emotional problems: - alcohol or ________ problems
drug
sleep
vision
hearing
People with bulimia may have these emotional problems: - thoughts of ________ themselves
hurting
praising
rewarding
ignoring
People with binge eating disorder: ________
control
energy
time
money
People with binge eating disorder: - eat large amounts even when they are not ________
hungry
tired
angry
thirsty
People with binge eating disorder: may feel ________ or guilty after binge eating
upset
excited
relaxed
indifferent
Binge eating can lead to weight-related health problems, such as: (Choose one)
high blood pressure
All of the above
fatty liver
diabetes
high cholesterol and triglycerides
People with binge eating disorder may: have low self-esteem, anxiety, or ________
depression
happiness
excitement
confidence
People with binge eating disorder may: - have trouble coping with strong ________ or stressful events
emotions
foods
habits
medicines
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)?
Are not interested in food or avoid foods
Lose weight, or don't gain expected amount of weight
Are afraid of gaining weight
Don't have a poor body image
People with ARFID don't eat because they are turned off by the smell, taste, texture, or color of food.
True
False
People with ARFID may need tube feeding and nutrition supplements.
True
False
Which of the following is a health problem that may stem from ARFID?
Getting enough vitamins, minerals, and protein
Needing tube feeding and nutrition supplements
Growing well
None of the above
People with ARFID are more likely to have which of the following?
Anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Autism spectrum disorder or ADHD
Problems at home and school because of eating behavior
All of the above
People with ARFID may not get enough ________, minerals, and protein.
vitamins
carbohydrates
fats
enzymes
Which of the following can increase a person's chance of having an eating disorder?
Low self-esteem
Regular exercise
Balanced diet
Supportive family
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause that can increase a person's chance of having an eating disorder?
Poor body image
Too much focus on weight or looks
Eating vegetables
Dieting at a young age
One risk factor for developing an eating disorder is playing sports that focus on ______ (such as gymnastics, ballet, ice skating, and wrestling).
weight
teamwork
endurance
speed
Having a ______ with an eating disorder is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder.
family member
pet
neighbor
teacher
Mental health problems such as ______, depression, or OCD are risk factors for developing an eating disorder.
anxiety
insomnia
hypertension
migraine
