Eating Disorders

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1- Eating disorders are due to a failure of will or behavior.

True

False

2- Eating disorders frequently co-occur with other psychiatric disorders.

True

False

3- Males are more likely than females to develop an eating disorder.

True

False

4- Serotonin regulation has been shown to be a significant factor in eating disorders.

True

False

5- People with eating disorders often use food and the control of food in an attempt to compensate for feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem over-whelming.

True

False

6- Girls with anorexia often experience a delayed onset of their first menstrual period.

True

False

7- Low body weight causes the body to stop producing estrogen.

True

False

8- Bone loss is a well established consequence of anorexia.

True

False

9- The acute management of severe weight loss is usually provided in an inpatient hospital setting.

True

False

10- People with eating disorders often do not recognize or admit that they are ill.

True

False

11- Gastrointestinal complications in eating disorders are complex and can be life-threatening.

True

False

12- The acid in vomit can wear down the outer layer of the teeth, inflame and damage the esophagus and enlarge the glands near the cheeks.

True

False