NFSC 100 exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025-2026
what percent of eating disorders begin during adolescence? - Answers 85%
largest percentage of those affected by eating disorders are... - Answers 18-30 yr old women
10 million females and 1 million males suffer from... - Answers anorexia, nervosa and bulimia
What is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents? - Answers eating disorders
Types of eating disorders - Answers - anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa
- binge eating
- body dissatisfaction
causes of eating disorders - Answers - sociocultural pressures
- media messages
- dieting
- perfectionism
- family dynamics
- depression
- sexual abuse
- anxiety
Characteristics of anorexia nervosa - Answers - Patient is unaware of condition
- Distorted body image
- Lack of menstruation
- Mood and behavior changes
- Physical exhaustion
Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa - Answers - Similar to classic PEM.
- Slowing of growth and development.
- BMR declines due to loss of lean body mass.
- Bones weaken.
,- Heart muscle is weakened
- Anemia
- Slowing of GI function
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Death, often due to heart failure.
physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa - Answers - emaciated appearance
- hypotension
- hair loss, brittle hair
- amenorrhea
- yellow and dry skin
- lanugo
- gastrointestinal complications
characteristics of bulimia nervosa - Answers - More prevalent than anorexia
- more men suffer from bulimia than from anorexia
- Tend to be close to ideal body weight but with
large weight fluctuations
- Low self esteem, depression
- Awareness of disorder
- Periods of calorie restriction alternate with periods
of bingeing and purging
- Laxative abuse
- Feelings of being out of control, embarrassed,
depressed, guilty
behavioral symptoms of bulimia - Answers - binge eating
- compensatory behaviors
, - feels like eating behavior is out of control
- overvalues weight as a basis for self esteem
- depressive or varying moods
what kind of treatment is needed for bulimia ? - Answers combination of nutritional and
psychological approaches
Dangers of Bulimia Nervosa - Answers - Impairs fluid and electrolyte balance: can lead to
abnormal heart rhythms
- Irritation and infection of the pharynx,
esophagus, and salivary glands
- Erosion of teeth
- Tear or rupture of esophagus or stomach
characteristics of binge eating - Answers - periods of restriction generally followed by periods of
bingeing
- no purging
- feelings of being out of control, embarrassed, depressed, guilty
- responds more readily to treatment than other eating disorders
eating disorder not otherwise specified - Answers - can include some signs and symptoms of
anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating disorder
- may not be clinically considered a full syndrome eating disorder
- can still be physically and emotionally dangerous
Athletes may restrict intake to: - Answers - enhance performance
- enhance appearance
- meet weight guidelines for a sport
risk factors of eating disorders in athletes - Answers - young age
- pressure to excel in sport
- focus on achieving an "ideal" weight or body fat percentage
- participation in sports that emphasize lean appearance or judge performance on aesthetic
what percent of eating disorders begin during adolescence? - Answers 85%
largest percentage of those affected by eating disorders are... - Answers 18-30 yr old women
10 million females and 1 million males suffer from... - Answers anorexia, nervosa and bulimia
What is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents? - Answers eating disorders
Types of eating disorders - Answers - anorexia nervosa - bulimia nervosa
- binge eating
- body dissatisfaction
causes of eating disorders - Answers - sociocultural pressures
- media messages
- dieting
- perfectionism
- family dynamics
- depression
- sexual abuse
- anxiety
Characteristics of anorexia nervosa - Answers - Patient is unaware of condition
- Distorted body image
- Lack of menstruation
- Mood and behavior changes
- Physical exhaustion
Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa - Answers - Similar to classic PEM.
- Slowing of growth and development.
- BMR declines due to loss of lean body mass.
- Bones weaken.
,- Heart muscle is weakened
- Anemia
- Slowing of GI function
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Death, often due to heart failure.
physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa - Answers - emaciated appearance
- hypotension
- hair loss, brittle hair
- amenorrhea
- yellow and dry skin
- lanugo
- gastrointestinal complications
characteristics of bulimia nervosa - Answers - More prevalent than anorexia
- more men suffer from bulimia than from anorexia
- Tend to be close to ideal body weight but with
large weight fluctuations
- Low self esteem, depression
- Awareness of disorder
- Periods of calorie restriction alternate with periods
of bingeing and purging
- Laxative abuse
- Feelings of being out of control, embarrassed,
depressed, guilty
behavioral symptoms of bulimia - Answers - binge eating
- compensatory behaviors
, - feels like eating behavior is out of control
- overvalues weight as a basis for self esteem
- depressive or varying moods
what kind of treatment is needed for bulimia ? - Answers combination of nutritional and
psychological approaches
Dangers of Bulimia Nervosa - Answers - Impairs fluid and electrolyte balance: can lead to
abnormal heart rhythms
- Irritation and infection of the pharynx,
esophagus, and salivary glands
- Erosion of teeth
- Tear or rupture of esophagus or stomach
characteristics of binge eating - Answers - periods of restriction generally followed by periods of
bingeing
- no purging
- feelings of being out of control, embarrassed, depressed, guilty
- responds more readily to treatment than other eating disorders
eating disorder not otherwise specified - Answers - can include some signs and symptoms of
anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating disorder
- may not be clinically considered a full syndrome eating disorder
- can still be physically and emotionally dangerous
Athletes may restrict intake to: - Answers - enhance performance
- enhance appearance
- meet weight guidelines for a sport
risk factors of eating disorders in athletes - Answers - young age
- pressure to excel in sport
- focus on achieving an "ideal" weight or body fat percentage
- participation in sports that emphasize lean appearance or judge performance on aesthetic
