Answer each question to the best of your ability. Results are at the end. Enjoy!
- Question of
Anorexia Nervosa is a
- Genetic disorder
- Psychiatric disorder
- Neurobiological disorder
- None of the above
- Question of
How does an anorexic control his/her body weight?
- Voluntary starvation
- Excessive exercise
- Purging (including vomiting; misusing diuretics, laxatives)
- All of the above
- Question of
Medical diagnosis of anorexia does not include which of the following?
- Missing three consecutive menstrual periods in women who have reached menarche but are not post-menopause
- Refusal to maintain weight at what is considered near-normal weight for corresponding age and height
- Binge-eating and purging behavior disorder
- Arrested development if onset of anorexia is before puberty
- Question of
What are common anorexia symptoms?
- Anxiety and depression
- Weakness and shortness of breath
- Unhealthy complexion and brittle skin
- Any of them
- Any of them
- Question of
What are medical consequences of anorexia?
- Mineral loss, shrunken bones, osteoporosis
- Irregular heartbeat and low body temperature
- Permanent failure of normal growth
- All of the above
- Question of
What is the leading cause of death among patients suffering from anorexia nervosa?
- Lack of nutrition and excessive starving
- Alcoholism
- Suicide
- Failure of major organs like heart
- Question of
How can you spot a bulimic?
- Visiting the bathroom frequently during and after a meal
- Unreasonable mood swings
- Unexplained dental problems
- All of the above
- Question of
Can girls with anorexia become mothers?
- No, it is very difficult for anorexics to conceive
- Yes, anorexia does not pose a problem to pregnancy and motherhood
- May or may not be
- Can’t say
- Question of
What are psychological dangers in bulimia?
- Heart attack
- Stomach ulcers
- Depression
- Any of them
- Question of
Anorexia is only a young women’s disease?
- True
- False
- Maybe
- Can’t say