Open Question: What are some external influences that may lead a person to be at risk for anorexia?

by John Kernstein on September 29, 2009

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) What are some external influences that may lead a person to be at risk for anorexia? Inherited genetic factors from parents Our society’s cultural reinforcement to be thin Counting all the calories of the food they eat Eating fruits and vegetables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Obesity can be the result of: environmental factors physical factors both a & b low socio-economic level -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The main difference between BED and Bulimia is: Those who suffer from the disorder often keep it a secret. People who suffer from these disorders binge on a regular basis. Only those who suffer from Bulimia purge. Only those who suffer from BED binge eat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) A safe weight loss plan recommends a weight loss of no more than __________ pounds per week. One Two Three Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Health related physical complications of obesity for all age groups include: high blood pressure, increased energy levels, eating too much high risk of developing diabetes and low self-esteem. increased risk of heart disease, developing Type II diabetes and breathing problems breathing problems, trouble sleeping and anxiety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Treatment for eating disorders include all BUT: Ignoring the problem and hope that it will go away Going to see a medical doctor Working with an exercise therapist Support from their family -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Anorexia is often manifested by ___________. purging food weight gain self-starvation junk food addiction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Rehabilitation for eating disorders is done with a team approach and lasts __________. a few years in the hospital a lifetime a few months in therapy a few days to stabilize the physical body -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which one of these plans would NOT be considered a “fad” diet? The grapefruit diet (where you eat grapefruit with every meal) Atkins (very low carbs, high on protein and fats) Weight Watchers (you can eat anything, but count total calories) A diet where you can only eat certain foods at certain times of the day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The American Heart Association’s dietary guidelines: recommends a varied diet of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish, poultry and fat-free (skim) and low-fat dairy products can be adapted to most ethnic cuisine helps people to stay on a sensible eating plan all of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 11 (Multiple Choice) Children of obese parents suffer an increased risk of becoming obese. What factors could lessen this risk? You may select more than one answer for this question. eating together as a family instead of in front of the TV planning meals to limit high-fat foods using food as a reward limiting portion sizes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which group is most often affected by obesity? all ages, races, socio-economic groups of people are affected teens, because they eat high calorie foods more often than other age groups moms, because they do all the meal planning for the family "gamers," because they spend most of their leisure time on the computer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) ____________ determine(s) 70% of our body weight and shape. Behavior Emotions Self-Esteem Genes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 14 (Multiple Choice

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