Question

1- Which of the following statements about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?

Multiple Choice

• Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.

• Female body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.

• Puberty increases muscle mass and definition for boys.

• A body fat increase from 12 to 25 percent during puberty is considered healthy for girls.

2-Although men diet, they do so for different reasons than females do. Males tend to focus their attention on ________, whereas women focus on weight.

Multiple Choice

• size

• achievement

• shape

• body function

3-Which of the following statements about ethnicity and body image is FALSE?

Multiple Choice

• Stronger connections to our cultural identity reduces our risk of body dissatisfaction.

• African American men and women report more satisfaction with body image.

• White males appear to engage in more extreme weight loss strategies and binge eating than do non-White males.

• White women experience greater body dissatisfaction than women in other ethnic groups.

4-Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

Multiple Choice

• Statistically, the number of men and women suffering from eating disorders is about the same.

• The frequency of eating disorders in a society appears directly related to rates of dieting.

• Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.

• Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.

5-All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa, EXCEPT

Multiple Choice

• lack of appetite.

• distorted view of self.

• refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height.

• intense fear of weight gain or becoming fat.

6-Which of the following is most prevalent among college populations?

Multiple Choice

• anorexia nervosa

• binge eating disorder

• disordered eating

• body dysmporphic disorder

7-Which of the following methods is considered purging?

Multiple Choice

• self-induced vomiting

• misuse of diuretics or laxatives

• fasting

• All of these answers are correct.

8-The most important part of treating eating disorders is

Multiple Choice

• psychotherapy.

• cultural analysis.

• social involvement.

• nutritional education.

9-Frequent exposure to media messages promoting ideal body type can increase risk for eating disorders.

True or False

10- Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

Multiple Choice

• The preoccupation causes distress.

• The physical flaw is usually noticeable to others.

• The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or a slight defect.

• It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.

11- The condition of body dysmorphic disorder only occurs in men who are focused on increasing muscle size.

True or False

12- Among college students, tattoos are now seen as cultural norm.

True or False

13-All of the following are interrelated conditions of the female athlete triad EXCEPT

Multiple Choice

• amenorrhea.

• premature osteoporosis.

• disordered eating patterns.

• increased calorie intake.

14- Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a male athlete’s negative energy balance?

Multiple Choice

• increase in bone density

• muscle degeneration

• problems with fertility

• alterations in hormone levels

15- The female athlete triad is composed of which three conditions?

Multiple Choice

• osteoporosis, purging, anemia

• energy imbalance, arthritis, amenorrhea

• overexertion, osteoporosis, anorexia

• disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis

16- One of the physical symptoms of female athlete triad is increased compulsion to exercise.

True or False

17- College campus life does not allow many opportunities for people to recognize individuals who are at risk for disordered eating patterns.

True or False

18- All of the following are ways that campuses can help in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating, EXCEPT

Multiple Choice

• train professors, coaches, residence advisors and other staff to watch for signs that students are having trouble with the transition to college.

• take advantage of the many opportunities to recognize individuals who are at risk for disordered eating patterns.

• health and counseling services should be visible and accessible so that students feel comfortable accessing help.

• promote students spending time alone, away from the pressures caused by social environments.

19- Public health approaches to promoting a healthy body image include the "Love Your Body Day" campaign.

True or False

Answer 1

1. The male body fat do not increase during puberty due to hormones.

In males during puberty the bone and muscle mass increase.

So option 1 is false.  

2. Both men and females diet to remain fit, healthy and prevent excess weight gain.

Mostly the women diet to prevent excess weight gain while men diet to remain in good body shape.

Answer : shape

3.Body image issues are the concerns that one has about how his body looks or appears.

Both white and non white men equally may follow extreme weight loss strategies.

So option 3 is false.

4. Eating disorders are characterised by issues with eating behaviour in people.

Eating disorders are seen to affect women and girls more than men and boys.

So option 1 is false