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HEALTH QUIZ on Chapter 11 "Managing Weight & Eating Behaviors"

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are some warning signs of eating disorders?

a)

Drastic weight changes, preoccupation with food, and withdrawal from social activities.

b)

Increased energy levels and improved social interactions.

c)

Consistent weight gain and a focus on exercise.

d)

A sudden interest in cooking and trying new recipes.

2.

How can therapy help individuals with eating disorders?

a)

It can provide medication to eliminate the disorder.

b)

It can provide support, teach coping strategies, and address underlying emotional issues.

c)

It can encourage individuals to ignore their feelings.

d)

It can help individuals gain weight quickly.

3.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

a)

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and excessive weight loss.

b)

A condition where individuals eat excessively without any control.

c)

A psychological disorder that involves compulsive exercise and a distorted body image.

d)

A temporary loss of appetite due to stress or anxiety.

4.

How might someone with an eating disorder behave in social situations involving food?

a)

They might avoid such situations.

b)

They might eat excessively in front of others.

c)

They might encourage others to eat more.

d)

They might ignore the food completely.

5.

How can friends and family support someone with an eating disorder?

a)

They can offer emotional support, encourage professional help, and promote a positive body image.

b)

They should ignore the issue and let the person handle it alone.

c)

They can criticize their eating habits to motivate change.

d)

They should only focus on physical appearance and fitness.

6.

What is the primary focus of someone with Anorexia Nervosa?

a)

Intense focus on weight, food, calories, fat grams, and dieting.

b)

A balanced approach to nutrition and exercise.

c)

Avoiding all forms of food and social interactions.

d)

An obsession with cooking and preparing meals for others.

7.

What is the importance of nutrition education in preventing eating disorders?

a)

It helps individuals understand healthy eating habits and the importance of balanced nutrition.

b)

It encourages individuals to follow strict diets without flexibility.

c)

It promotes the idea that all foods are unhealthy and should be avoided.

d)

It focuses solely on weight loss rather than overall health.

8.

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

a)

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

b)

A condition where individuals avoid food entirely for extended periods.

c)

A psychological disorder that involves excessive exercise to control weight.

d)

A type of eating disorder where individuals eat in moderation and maintain a balanced diet.

9.

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

a)

An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

b)

A mental health condition that involves excessive worry and anxiety.

c)

A type of diet that focuses on low carbohydrate intake.

d)

A disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading to starvation.

10.

What role does societal pressure play in eating disorders?

a)

Societal pressure can contribute to the development of eating disorders by promoting unrealistic body standards.

b)

Societal pressure has no effect on eating disorders.

c)

Societal pressure encourages healthy eating habits.

d)

Societal pressure only affects mental health, not eating behaviors.

11.

People with eating disorders' bodies may be _____________ to repair the damage caused by years of disordered eating.

a)

Able

b)

Unable

c)

Somewhat able

d)

None of these

12.

Remember that images of people in the media are manipulated to create an _____________ image.

a)

Attainable

b)

Normal

c)

Idealized

d)

Overweight

13.

Some magazines have banned the use of underweight models in advertising.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Many people with eating disorders are embarrassed to admit their behavior and may believe that their disorder will go away without treatment.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
Select the diet characterized by the following statement: Emphasizes eating foods that are not from animals and contain no animal products or sources. Protein and other nutrients cannot come from any animal foods or animal sourced products.
a)
Vegan Diet
b)
Intermittent Fasting
c)
Keto Diet
d)
Mediterranean Diet
e)
Paleo Diet
16.
Match the description to the correct eating disorder. Binge eating and purging.
a)
Anorexia Nervosa
b)
Binge Eating Disorder
c)
Bulimia Nervosa
17.
Match the description to the correct eating disorder. Binge eating without purging
a)
Anorexia Nervosa
b)
Binge Eating Disorder
c)
Bulimia Nervosa
18.

Your body image is determined by other people's thoughts and feelings about how you look.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Many of the problems caused by anorexia nervosa, such as decreased bone density, result from starvation.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Eating disorders often go away without formal treatment.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Your body image describes

a)

how other people think you look

b)

how your body actually looks

c)

how you think your body looks

d)

all of the above

22.

Which of the following statements is true of people who have a positive body image?

a)

they have an accurate perception of the shape and size of their bodies

b)

they have an inaccurate perception of the shape and size of their bodies

c)

they do not appreciate or value their bodies

d)

all of the above

23.

Which of the following factors can influence body image

a)

family and peers

b)

the media

c)

sports

d)

all of the above

24.

A teenager's body image is influenced by

a)

his or her peers

b)

his or her parents

c)

images in the media

d)

all of the above

25.

Popular media employs images of women who are

a)

large and muscular

b)

older and overweight

c)

young and thin

d)

both A and B

26.

Which of the following statements is generally true of teenagers who participate in sports that do NOT emphasize thinness?

a)

they feel pressure to maintain a thin body

b)

they feel good about what their bodies are capable of doing

c)

they are likely to be overweight

d)

both B and C

27.

Eating disorders most commonly begin during

a)

early childhood

b)

the teenage years

c)

young adulthood

d)

middle age

28.

People who have anorexia nervosa

a)

are extremely thin

b)

are overweight

c)

have an accurate body image

d)

have an intense fear of losing weight

29.

binge eating disorder can lead to excessive weight _______.

a)

gain

b)

loss

c)

fluctuation

d)

imbalance

30.

How much of a food is needed to trigger and allergic reaction in a person with a food allergy?

a)

Trace amount

b)

1 tsp

c)

one bite

d)

2 Tbsp

31.

At what percentile on the BMI chart is a teen considered at risk for being overweight?

a)

between 85th & 95th

b)

above 50th

c)

above 85th

d)

above 95th

32.

What can a negative body image cause?

a)

eating disorders

b)

obsession over your body

c)

self-harm

d)

all of the above

33.

What does it mean to be lactose intolerant?

a)

You have too much lactase

b)

You have too much lactose

c)

You have too little lactase

d)

You have too little lactose

34.

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with lactose intolerance?

a)

Skin rash

b)

Joint pain

c)

Bloating and diarrhea

d)

High fever

35.

What is a food allergy?

a)

A condition where the body's natural defenses underreact to exposure to food

b)

A natural defense mechanism of the body against food

c)

A type of intolerance to certain foods

d)

An abnormal response to food triggered by the body's immune system that can be life threatening

36.

What is food intolerance?

a)

An abnormal response to food triggered by the body's immune system

b)

A long digestive condition triggered by eating gluten

c)

A condition where the body's natural defenses underreact to exposure to food

d)

A type of intolerance to certain foods

37.

What is the most common food intolerance?

a)

Lactose intolerance

b)

Celiac disease

c)

Histamine intolerance

d)

Pharmacologic intolerance

38.

A food intolerance is NOT life threatening.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is celiac disease?

a)

A digestive condition that is triggered by dairy products.

b)

It is a life threatening disease.

c)

A life-long digestive condition that's triggered by eating gluten.

40.

What does BMI stand for?

a)

Body Mass Index

b)

Body Measurement Indicator

c)

Basic Metabolism Index

d)

Body Muscle Indicator

41.

How does the media typically portray body types?

a)

Not representative of the general population

b)

Accurate and diverse

c)

Based on scientific research

d)

Inclusive of all body types

42.

What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?

a)

It lets you know if you have a healthy body weight.

b)

It lets you know if you are too tall.

c)

It lets you know if you are too short.

43.

What is a healthy BMI?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

23

d)

35

44.

What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

a)

Rate of time that you exercise daily.

b)

Rate you burn Fat

c)

Rate you use energy when your body is active.

d)

Rate you use energy when your body is at rest.

45.

A ratio of your weight and height.

a)

Basal Metabolic Rate

b)

Body Mass Index

c)

Body Composition

46.

Having a BMI of 30 or higher means what?

a)

You're average weight

b)

You're overweight

c)

You're Obese

d)

You're Underweight

47.

A term used to describe a person who is heavier than the standard for the person's height.

a)

Underweight

b)

Obesity

c)

Overweight

d)

BMI

48.

A term that is used to describe someone who is lighter than usual for their height.

a)

Underweight

b)

Overweight

c)

Obesity

49.

T or F. Fad Diets are diets that help you gain and lose weight, while following nutritional guidelines.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What is the main difference between a Vegetarian and Vegan?

a)

Vegans eat no animal based foods and Vegetarians eat things like eggs and dairy.

b)

Vegans eat eggs and dairy, Vegetarians do not eat any animal based foods.

c)

There is no difference between Vegan and Vegetarians.