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119. When assessing clients for binge-eating disorder, healthcare professionals must know that: a. Binge-eating disorder is accompanied by feelings of disgust. b. Engaging in rigid dieting may help clients control their binge eating. c. Occasional purging behaviors occur. d. Binge eating is linked to eating more slowly than normal to be able to consume more food. 120. A treatment approach initiative generally recommended for persons with eating disorders that focuses on process thoughts and feelings is: a. Acupuncture. b. Self-help books. c. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). d. Therapeutic touch. 121. The first FDA approved medication for the treatment of moderate to severe binge-eating disorder is: a. Zoloft 122. The DSM-5 identifies other specified feeding or eating disorders. It describes a form of atypical anorexia nervosa as: a. Including binge-eating behaviors that occur less than once a week or for less than 3 months. b. Purging disorders without binge eating in an attempt to influence weight. c. Recurrent episodes of night eating. d. Meeting the criteria for anorexia nervosa, but normal to even above normal weight is maintained. 123. An estimated 95% of eating disorders begin at: a. Ages 5–7. b. Vyvanse c. Topamax d. Elavil 124. According to National Eating Disorders: Feeding Hope, 2018, which factors are shown to contribute to onset of an eating disorder? a. Biological factors and genetics b. Psychological and social factors (bullying, acculturation) c. Type 1 diabetes d. All of the above 125. What disorders have clinical features that overlap with those of anorexia nervosa (select all that apply)? a. Social anxiety disorder b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder c. Body dysmorphic disorder d. Bipolar disorder 126. Which medication has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe binge-eating disorder and acts by curbing binge-eating episodes? a. Topiramate (Topamax) b. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) d. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) 127. What is the estimated ratio of females to males with bulimia nervosa? a. 1:5 b. 10:1 c. 4:1 d. 1:10 b. Adolescence. c. Ages 20–25, d. 40 years and older,

128. Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of binge- eating disorder? a. Frequent episodes of purging after meals b. Rapid weight loss despite regular eating c. Eating large amounts of food rapidly and feeling in control d. Eating alone due to embarrassment over the amount of food consumed 129. Which of the following is a principle of the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to public health? a. Emphasizing weight loss as the primary health goal b. Rejecting the diversity of body shapes and sizes c. Supporting individualized eating plans focused on weight control d. Acknowledging biases and working to end weight discrimination 130. Which of the following statements is true regarding the coexistence of major depressive episode and bipolar disorders? a. Weight loss is a common symptom observed in both major depressive episode and bipolar disorders. b. Binge eating is only found in association with major depressive episode, not bipolar disorders. c. If an individual meets the complete criteria for both major depressive episode and bipolar disorder, only one diagnosis is given. d. Appetite increase and weight gain are part of the criteria for major depressive episode and atypical features specified for depressive and bipolar disorders. 131. What is the current method used to define obesity based on a person’s body fat? a. Weighing at least 20% more than the ideal body weight b. Having a BMI of 30 or above c. Having a BMI between 25 and 29.9 d. Having an excess of body fat and weighing more than what is considered healthy

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