MDU FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What were EDs considered as during the 4th Century? - Answers :Demonic
Possession.
What were EDs considered as between the 12th and 17th Century? - Answers :An act
of god.
What were EDs considered as between the 17th and 18th century? - Answers :A
nervous condition.
What were EDs considered as during the 18th to 19th century? - Answers :A medical
condition.
What have EDs been considered as since the 20th century? - Answers :A psychological
condition.
What kind of behaviors did St Catherine of Sienna engage in that are similar to
behaviors seen in those with present day anorexia nervosa? - Answers :Restricting diet,
Vigorous Exercise, Self Induced Vomiting, Ingestion of non-nutritious substances.
William Gull introduced what term to literature in 1874? - Answers :Anorexia nervosa
Why is the case of Ellen West important? - Answers :it shows the high comorbidity of
EDs and depressive disorders. Along with the higher suicide rate found in ED patients.
It also demonstrated the difficulty in treating EDs.
Why was amenorrhea removed as a diagnostic criterion from the DSM-5 for anorexia
nervosa? - Answers :It was not applicable to many different groups of people who
otherwise meet all the telltale signs of AN. Such as men, pre-menarche females, post-
menopausal females.
What were William Gull's recommendation in 1873 for treating EDs. - Answers :1. Feed
the patient regardless of their own desires.
2. Give food in incrementally increasing amounts (Re-feeding precursor)
3. Give a dessert-spoonful of brandy every 3 hours.
How does the mortality rate of fit obese/overweight individuals compare to fit individual
who are normal weight? - Answers :They have similar mortality rates?
How has childhood obesity changed in the following demographics:
Adolescents (12-19)
, Older Children (6-11)
Young Children (2-5) - Answers :Increased
Stayed Stable
Decreased
T/F Laziness is a large contributing factor as to why dieting often fails? - Answers :False
What are some preferrable terms to use when discussing weight with a patient? -
Answers :BMI, Excess weight and Weight
What are common prejudice that physicians have towards patients as they gain weight?
- Answers :They're less healthy, Poor at self-care, less disciplined.
What type of weight loss interventions are recommended for children and adults? -
Answers :Behavioral
Surgical
What condition are adults most likely to already be suffering from if they are seeking
surgical intervention. - Answers :Major depressive disorder
Childhood obesity can impact what? - Answers :The child's physical and mental health.
What has been found to enhance weight loss in both obese children and adults? -
Answers :Motivation interviewing
What are the BMI ranges for Obesity? - Answers :Overweight: 25-29.9
Class 1 Obesity: 30-34.9
Class 2 Obesity: 35-39.9
Class 3 Obesity: >= 40.0
What is minority stress? - Answers :Excess stress experienced by individuals in
stigmatized social categories as a result of their social position.
LGBTQ individuals are more likely to use what compensatory practices? - Answers
:Using diet pills, fasting, purging.
What things do men commonly experience with regards to EDs? - Answers :>Men with
EDs face increased stigma and shame.
>Men with EDs have been underrepresented in research.
>Men with EDs have been neglected in diagnosis and treatment research.
>Apprx one million males struggle with EDs.
>Men are more likely to have EDs behaviors that promote masculine norms and focus
on muscles as opposed to body fat dissatisfaction or thinness oriented behaviors.
What were EDs considered as during the 4th Century? - Answers :Demonic
Possession.
What were EDs considered as between the 12th and 17th Century? - Answers :An act
of god.
What were EDs considered as between the 17th and 18th century? - Answers :A
nervous condition.
What were EDs considered as during the 18th to 19th century? - Answers :A medical
condition.
What have EDs been considered as since the 20th century? - Answers :A psychological
condition.
What kind of behaviors did St Catherine of Sienna engage in that are similar to
behaviors seen in those with present day anorexia nervosa? - Answers :Restricting diet,
Vigorous Exercise, Self Induced Vomiting, Ingestion of non-nutritious substances.
William Gull introduced what term to literature in 1874? - Answers :Anorexia nervosa
Why is the case of Ellen West important? - Answers :it shows the high comorbidity of
EDs and depressive disorders. Along with the higher suicide rate found in ED patients.
It also demonstrated the difficulty in treating EDs.
Why was amenorrhea removed as a diagnostic criterion from the DSM-5 for anorexia
nervosa? - Answers :It was not applicable to many different groups of people who
otherwise meet all the telltale signs of AN. Such as men, pre-menarche females, post-
menopausal females.
What were William Gull's recommendation in 1873 for treating EDs. - Answers :1. Feed
the patient regardless of their own desires.
2. Give food in incrementally increasing amounts (Re-feeding precursor)
3. Give a dessert-spoonful of brandy every 3 hours.
How does the mortality rate of fit obese/overweight individuals compare to fit individual
who are normal weight? - Answers :They have similar mortality rates?
How has childhood obesity changed in the following demographics:
Adolescents (12-19)
, Older Children (6-11)
Young Children (2-5) - Answers :Increased
Stayed Stable
Decreased
T/F Laziness is a large contributing factor as to why dieting often fails? - Answers :False
What are some preferrable terms to use when discussing weight with a patient? -
Answers :BMI, Excess weight and Weight
What are common prejudice that physicians have towards patients as they gain weight?
- Answers :They're less healthy, Poor at self-care, less disciplined.
What type of weight loss interventions are recommended for children and adults? -
Answers :Behavioral
Surgical
What condition are adults most likely to already be suffering from if they are seeking
surgical intervention. - Answers :Major depressive disorder
Childhood obesity can impact what? - Answers :The child's physical and mental health.
What has been found to enhance weight loss in both obese children and adults? -
Answers :Motivation interviewing
What are the BMI ranges for Obesity? - Answers :Overweight: 25-29.9
Class 1 Obesity: 30-34.9
Class 2 Obesity: 35-39.9
Class 3 Obesity: >= 40.0
What is minority stress? - Answers :Excess stress experienced by individuals in
stigmatized social categories as a result of their social position.
LGBTQ individuals are more likely to use what compensatory practices? - Answers
:Using diet pills, fasting, purging.
What things do men commonly experience with regards to EDs? - Answers :>Men with
EDs face increased stigma and shame.
>Men with EDs have been underrepresented in research.
>Men with EDs have been neglected in diagnosis and treatment research.
>Apprx one million males struggle with EDs.
>Men are more likely to have EDs behaviors that promote masculine norms and focus
on muscles as opposed to body fat dissatisfaction or thinness oriented behaviors.
