WorksheetsHEALTH QUIZ on Chapter 11 "Managing Weight & Eating Behaviors"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What are some warning signs of eating disorders?
Drastic weight changes, preoccupation with food, and withdrawal from social activities.
Increased energy levels and improved social interactions.
Consistent weight gain and a focus on exercise.
A sudden interest in cooking and trying new recipes.
How can therapy help individuals with eating disorders?
It can provide medication to eliminate the disorder.
It can provide support, teach coping strategies, and address underlying emotional issues.
It can encourage individuals to ignore their feelings.
It can help individuals gain weight quickly.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and excessive weight loss.
A condition where individuals eat excessively without any control.
A psychological disorder that involves compulsive exercise and a distorted body image.
A temporary loss of appetite due to stress or anxiety.
How might someone with an eating disorder behave in social situations involving food?
They might avoid such situations.
They might eat excessively in front of others.
They might encourage others to eat more.
They might ignore the food completely.
How can friends and family support someone with an eating disorder?
They can offer emotional support, encourage professional help, and promote a positive body image.
They should ignore the issue and let the person handle it alone.
They can criticize their eating habits to motivate change.
They should only focus on physical appearance and fitness.
What is the primary focus of someone with Anorexia Nervosa?
Intense focus on weight, food, calories, fat grams, and dieting.
A balanced approach to nutrition and exercise.
Avoiding all forms of food and social interactions.
An obsession with cooking and preparing meals for others.
What is the importance of nutrition education in preventing eating disorders?
It helps individuals understand healthy eating habits and the importance of balanced nutrition.
It encourages individuals to follow strict diets without flexibility.
It promotes the idea that all foods are unhealthy and should be avoided.
It focuses solely on weight loss rather than overall health.
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.
A condition where individuals avoid food entirely for extended periods.
A psychological disorder that involves excessive exercise to control weight.
A type of eating disorder where individuals eat in moderation and maintain a balanced diet.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.
A mental health condition that involves excessive worry and anxiety.
A type of diet that focuses on low carbohydrate intake.
A disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to starvation.
What role does societal pressure play in eating disorders?
Societal pressure can contribute to the development of eating disorders by promoting unrealistic body standards.
Societal pressure has no effect on eating disorders.
Societal pressure encourages healthy eating habits.
Societal pressure only affects mental health, not eating behaviors.
People with eating disorders' bodies may be _____________ to repair the damage caused by years of disordered eating.
Able
Unable
Somewhat able
None of these
Remember that images of people in the media are manipulated to create an _____________ image.
Attainable
Normal
Idealized
Overweight
Some magazines have banned the use of underweight models in advertising.
True
False
Many people with eating disorders are embarrassed to admit their behavior and may believe that their disorder will go away without treatment.
True
False
Your body image is determined by other people's thoughts and feelings about how you look.
True
False
Many of the problems caused by anorexia nervosa, such as decreased bone density, result from starvation.
True
False
Eating disorders often go away without formal treatment.
True
False
Your body image describes
how other people think you look
how your body actually looks
how you think your body looks
all of the above
Which of the following statements is true of people who have a positive body image?
they have an accurate perception of the shape and size of their bodies
they have an inaccurate perception of the shape and size of their bodies
they do not appreciate or value their bodies
all of the above
Which of the following factors can influence body image
family and peers
the media
sports
all of the above
A teenager's body image is influenced by
his or her peers
his or her parents
images in the media
all of the above
Popular media employs images of women who are
large and muscular
older and overweight
young and thin
both A and B
Which of the following statements is generally true of teenagers who participate in sports that do NOT emphasize thinness?
they feel pressure to maintain a thin body
they feel good about what their bodies are capable of doing
they are likely to be overweight
both B and C
Eating disorders most commonly begin during
early childhood
the teenage years
young adulthood
middle age
People who have anorexia nervosa
are extremely thin
are overweight
have an accurate body image
have an intense fear of losing weight
binge eating disorder can lead to excessive weight _______.
gain
loss
fluctuation
imbalance
How much of a food is needed to trigger and allergic reaction in a person with a food allergy?
Trace amount
1 tsp
one bite
2 Tbsp
At what percentile on the BMI chart is a teen considered at risk for being overweight?
between 85th & 95th
above 50th
above 85th
above 95th
What can a negative body image cause?
eating disorders
obsession over your body
self-harm
all of the above
What does it mean to be lactose intolerant?
You have too much lactase
You have too much lactose
You have too little lactase
You have too little lactose
Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with lactose intolerance?
Skin rash
Joint pain
Bloating and diarrhea
High fever
What is a food allergy?
A condition where the body's natural defenses underreact to exposure to food
A natural defense mechanism of the body against food
A type of intolerance to certain foods
An abnormal response to food triggered by the body's immune system that can be life threatening
What is food intolerance?
An abnormal response to food triggered by the body's immune system
A long digestive condition triggered by eating gluten
A condition where the body's natural defenses underreact to exposure to food
A type of intolerance to certain foods
What is the most common food intolerance?
Lactose intolerance
Celiac disease
Histamine intolerance
Pharmacologic intolerance
A food intolerance is NOT life threatening.
True
False
What is celiac disease?
A digestive condition that is triggered by dairy products.
It is a life threatening disease.
A life-long digestive condition that's triggered by eating gluten.
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
Body Measurement Indicator
Basic Metabolism Index
Body Muscle Indicator
How does the media typically portray body types?
Not representative of the general population
Accurate and diverse
Based on scientific research
Inclusive of all body types
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
It lets you know if you have a healthy body weight.
It lets you know if you are too tall.
It lets you know if you are too short.
What is a healthy BMI?
10
12
23
35
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Rate of time that you exercise daily.
Rate you burn Fat
Rate you use energy when your body is active.
Rate you use energy when your body is at rest.
A ratio of your weight and height.
Basal Metabolic Rate
Body Mass Index
Body Composition
Having a BMI of 30 or higher means what?
You're average weight
You're overweight
You're Obese
You're Underweight
A term used to describe a person who is heavier than the standard for the person's height.
Underweight
Obesity
Overweight
BMI
A term that is used to describe someone who is lighter than usual for their height.
Underweight
Overweight
Obesity
T or F. Fad Diets are diets that help you gain and lose weight, while following nutritional guidelines.
True
False
What is the main difference between a Vegetarian and Vegan?
Vegans eat no animal based foods and Vegetarians eat things like eggs and dairy.
Vegans eat eggs and dairy, Vegetarians do not eat any animal based foods.
There is no difference between Vegan and Vegetarians.
