MDU Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
Match the belief regarding eating disorders to the time period best associated with it: - Answers
A psychological condition - 20th century-present day
A nervous condition - 17th and 18th century
A medical condition - 18th and 19th century
An act of God - 12th to 17th century
Demonic possession - 4th century
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 restricted diet
vigorous exercise
self-induced vomiting
ingestion of non-nutritive substances
William Gull introduced the term ______ to the literature in 1874 - Answers anorexia nervosa
Why is it important to consider the case of Ellen West? - Answers Ellen West struggled with both
an eating disorder and depression.
Ellen West serves as a cautionary tale regarding the prevalence of suicide among individuals
with eating disorders.
Ellen West demonstrates the difficulty in treating eating disorders, a difficulty that is still
apparent today.
From William Gull's address in 1873, Dr. Gull recommended that patients should be... - Answers
...be fed, regardless of their own desires.
...given food in increasing amounts as emancipation and exhaustion decreases.
...given a "dessert-spoonful" of brandy every 3 hours
From "Fitness vs. Fatness on All-Cause Mortality," the main recommendation was for
"researchers, clinicians, and public health officials [to] focus on physical activity and fitness-
based interventions rather than weight-loss driven approaches to reduce mortality risk"
because... - Answers obese and overweight individuals who are fit have similar mortality rates
as normal-weight fit individuals.
In recent years (after 2008), childhood obesity in the US has increased in adolescents (ages
twelve to nineteen), stayed stable in older children (ages six to eleven) and increased in the
, youngest group of children examined (ages two to five). - Answers "During an approximately 25-
year period (1988-1994 through 2013-2014), the prevalence increased until 2003-2004 but then
decreased among children aged 2 to 5 years. Among children aged 6 to 11 years, the prevalence
increased until 2007-2008 and then leveled off. Among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, obesity
prevalence increased between 1988-1994 and 2013-2014."
From "Why dieting doesn't usually work," Sandra Aamodt indicated all of the following reasons
for unsuccessful diets EXCEPT: - Answers laziness
Which of the following are desirable terms to use while discussing weight with patients? -
Answers BMI, weight, excess weight
As patients gain more weight, physicians judge them to be... - Answers less healthy
poor at self-care
less disciplined
In regards to weight loss, behavioral interventions are recommended for children and adults. In
adult populations, surgical interventions generally have better outcomes, but individuals seeking
it are at greater likelihood of having major depressive disorder . - Answers behavioral
surgical
major depressive disorder
Childhood obesity can impact a child's physical and mental health. - Answers True
Match the category to the BMI range. - Answers BMI of 25 - 29.9 - overweight
BMI of 30.0 - 34.9 - class 1 obesity
BMI of 35.0 - 39.9 - class 2 obesity
BMI greater than or equal to 40.0 - class 3 obesity
Excess stress experienced by individuals in stigmatized social categories as a result of their
social position is called... - Answers minority stress
People identifying with the LGBTQ community are much more likely to.... - Answers use diet pills
participate in fasting
practice purging
Which of the following is true about men and eating disorders? - Answers Men with eating
disorders face increased stigma and shame.
Match the belief regarding eating disorders to the time period best associated with it: - Answers
A psychological condition - 20th century-present day
A nervous condition - 17th and 18th century
A medical condition - 18th and 19th century
An act of God - 12th to 17th century
Demonic possession - 4th century
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 restricted diet
vigorous exercise
self-induced vomiting
ingestion of non-nutritive substances
William Gull introduced the term ______ to the literature in 1874 - Answers anorexia nervosa
Why is it important to consider the case of Ellen West? - Answers Ellen West struggled with both
an eating disorder and depression.
Ellen West serves as a cautionary tale regarding the prevalence of suicide among individuals
with eating disorders.
Ellen West demonstrates the difficulty in treating eating disorders, a difficulty that is still
apparent today.
From William Gull's address in 1873, Dr. Gull recommended that patients should be... - Answers
...be fed, regardless of their own desires.
...given food in increasing amounts as emancipation and exhaustion decreases.
...given a "dessert-spoonful" of brandy every 3 hours
From "Fitness vs. Fatness on All-Cause Mortality," the main recommendation was for
"researchers, clinicians, and public health officials [to] focus on physical activity and fitness-
based interventions rather than weight-loss driven approaches to reduce mortality risk"
because... - Answers obese and overweight individuals who are fit have similar mortality rates
as normal-weight fit individuals.
In recent years (after 2008), childhood obesity in the US has increased in adolescents (ages
twelve to nineteen), stayed stable in older children (ages six to eleven) and increased in the
, youngest group of children examined (ages two to five). - Answers "During an approximately 25-
year period (1988-1994 through 2013-2014), the prevalence increased until 2003-2004 but then
decreased among children aged 2 to 5 years. Among children aged 6 to 11 years, the prevalence
increased until 2007-2008 and then leveled off. Among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, obesity
prevalence increased between 1988-1994 and 2013-2014."
From "Why dieting doesn't usually work," Sandra Aamodt indicated all of the following reasons
for unsuccessful diets EXCEPT: - Answers laziness
Which of the following are desirable terms to use while discussing weight with patients? -
Answers BMI, weight, excess weight
As patients gain more weight, physicians judge them to be... - Answers less healthy
poor at self-care
less disciplined
In regards to weight loss, behavioral interventions are recommended for children and adults. In
adult populations, surgical interventions generally have better outcomes, but individuals seeking
it are at greater likelihood of having major depressive disorder . - Answers behavioral
surgical
major depressive disorder
Childhood obesity can impact a child's physical and mental health. - Answers True
Match the category to the BMI range. - Answers BMI of 25 - 29.9 - overweight
BMI of 30.0 - 34.9 - class 1 obesity
BMI of 35.0 - 39.9 - class 2 obesity
BMI greater than or equal to 40.0 - class 3 obesity
Excess stress experienced by individuals in stigmatized social categories as a result of their
social position is called... - Answers minority stress
People identifying with the LGBTQ community are much more likely to.... - Answers use diet pills
participate in fasting
practice purging
Which of the following is true about men and eating disorders? - Answers Men with eating
disorders face increased stigma and shame.
