IAEDP final exam part 4 questions with
complete solutions6
What is normal eating? - ANSWERS-Eating that is flexible and varies based on hunger, schedule,
food, and feelings.
What is the scope of practice for a nutrition professional? - ANSWERS-Identifying nutrition
problems, diagnosing malnutrition (not eating disorders), and providing nutrition therapy (not
psychotherapy).
What is the role of a nutrition professional in relation to eating disorders? - ANSWERS-
Identifying disordered thoughts/feelings/behaviors, evaluating current eating patterns,
explaining the role of adequate nutrition in physical and mental health, developing
individualized plans for healthy eating, challenging food myths, and educating.
Plan activities (grocery shopping, meal support, etc). Model appropriate eating. Maintain
neutrality and non-judgemental regarding food choices. Help understand how they use their
food/wt/eating bx. Resolve disordered thoughts/feelings re food and body size.
Role w/ support people - ANSWERS-educate and direct their involvement
What is the role of a nutrition professional in relation to the treatment team? - ANSWERS-
Communicating and sharing information with other members of the treatment team.
What is the role of a nutrition professional at different levels of care? - ANSWERS-In level 5
(most acute), focusing on medical stability, refeeding, and menu planning.
In level 4, decreasing menu planning and focusing on insight-based work and challenging
cognitive distortions.
In levels 3-2, more insight work, counseling, and coordination with outpatient team.
, In level 1 (least acute), greater counseling and insight-based work, with eventual movement
from meal plan to internally regulated eating.
What are the nutrition treatment goals for individuals with eating disorders? - ANSWERS-
Medical stability
Relaxed eating
Activity
Reduction/elimination of DE
Reduction/elimination of comparing/measuring related bx
reduce/eliminate compensatory bx
What is the goal of relaxed eating? - ANSWERS-Eating in moderation and flexibility, without
being driven by weight loss or manipulation, and making peace with all foods.
Nutrition assessment components - ANSWERS-Medical tx and surgeries: bariatric, cancer,
surgeries, oral, GI, past nutrition care
Psych hx
Food intake assessment
GI digestive
Physical observations
Physical activity
Behaviors
Food availability/responsibilities
Social hx
What is the goal of activity in eating disorder treatment? - ANSWERS-Engaging in balanced and
supportive activities that are relaxed and pleasurable, with moderation and flexibility, without
guilt, remorse, or compensation.
complete solutions6
What is normal eating? - ANSWERS-Eating that is flexible and varies based on hunger, schedule,
food, and feelings.
What is the scope of practice for a nutrition professional? - ANSWERS-Identifying nutrition
problems, diagnosing malnutrition (not eating disorders), and providing nutrition therapy (not
psychotherapy).
What is the role of a nutrition professional in relation to eating disorders? - ANSWERS-
Identifying disordered thoughts/feelings/behaviors, evaluating current eating patterns,
explaining the role of adequate nutrition in physical and mental health, developing
individualized plans for healthy eating, challenging food myths, and educating.
Plan activities (grocery shopping, meal support, etc). Model appropriate eating. Maintain
neutrality and non-judgemental regarding food choices. Help understand how they use their
food/wt/eating bx. Resolve disordered thoughts/feelings re food and body size.
Role w/ support people - ANSWERS-educate and direct their involvement
What is the role of a nutrition professional in relation to the treatment team? - ANSWERS-
Communicating and sharing information with other members of the treatment team.
What is the role of a nutrition professional at different levels of care? - ANSWERS-In level 5
(most acute), focusing on medical stability, refeeding, and menu planning.
In level 4, decreasing menu planning and focusing on insight-based work and challenging
cognitive distortions.
In levels 3-2, more insight work, counseling, and coordination with outpatient team.
, In level 1 (least acute), greater counseling and insight-based work, with eventual movement
from meal plan to internally regulated eating.
What are the nutrition treatment goals for individuals with eating disorders? - ANSWERS-
Medical stability
Relaxed eating
Activity
Reduction/elimination of DE
Reduction/elimination of comparing/measuring related bx
reduce/eliminate compensatory bx
What is the goal of relaxed eating? - ANSWERS-Eating in moderation and flexibility, without
being driven by weight loss or manipulation, and making peace with all foods.
Nutrition assessment components - ANSWERS-Medical tx and surgeries: bariatric, cancer,
surgeries, oral, GI, past nutrition care
Psych hx
Food intake assessment
GI digestive
Physical observations
Physical activity
Behaviors
Food availability/responsibilities
Social hx
What is the goal of activity in eating disorder treatment? - ANSWERS-Engaging in balanced and
supportive activities that are relaxed and pleasurable, with moderation and flexibility, without
guilt, remorse, or compensation.
