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Brandy is a 19-year-old female who recently completed her first year of college. Before starting school, she was excited about moving away from home and her overprotective parents, but college life and her classes proved to be more stressful and difficult than she expected. Brandy became overly concerned about her body weight and shape.
To prevent putting on weight, Brandy avoided eating anything she thought would make her gain body fat. She used an app to track everything she ate and drank. By the end of the school year, Brandy was working out for 2 hours a day while eating no more than 800 kcal daily.
If untreated, Brandy may experience which of the following health effects related to anorexia nervosa?
multiple choice 1
Weakened immune system
Hypertension
Increased metabolic rate
High levels of thyroid hormone
Even in the summer months, Brandy is likely wearing baggy clothes _________blank.
multiple choice 2
to keep warm and hide her thin appearance
to hide her thin appearance
to keep warm because of reduced amounts of body fat
to protect her weakened bones
Brandy’s best friend is looking for advice on how to talk with Brandy about her eating disorder. Which of the following is not an effective way to approach Brandy to discuss her food-related behaviors?
multiple choice 3
Share your desire to be supportive
Avoid creating conflict
Meet with Brandy at a busy coffeehouse
Do not suggest simple solutions
In addition to her traditional treatment, Brandy’s therapist also recommends she try alternative therapies to help manage her eating disorder. Which of the following is an example of an alternative therapy for eating disorders?
multiple choice 4
All of these choices are correct.
Acupuncture
Biofeedback
Meditation
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To prevent putting on weight, Brandy avoided eating anything she thought would make her gain body fat. She used an app to track everything she ate and drank. By the end of the school year, Brandy was working out for 2 hours a day while eating no more than 800 kcal daily.
If untreated, Brandy may experience which of the following health effects related to anorexia nervosa?
multiple choice 1
Weakened immune system
Hypertension
Increased metabolic rate
High levels of thyroid hormone
Even in the summer months, Brandy is likely wearing baggy clothes _________blank.
multiple choice 2
to keep warm and hide her thin appearance
to hide her thin appearance
to keep warm because of reduced amounts of body fat
to protect her weakened bones
Brandy’s best friend is looking for advice on how to talk with Brandy about her eating disorder. Which of the following is not an effective way to approach Brandy to discuss her food-related behaviors?
multiple choice 3
Share your desire to be supportive
Avoid creating conflict
Meet with Brandy at a busy coffeehouse
Do not suggest simple solutions
In addition to her traditional treatment, Brandy’s therapist also recommends she try alternative therapies to help manage her eating disorder. Which of the following is an example of an alternative therapy for eating disorders?
multiple choice 4
All of these choices are correct.
Acupuncture
Biofeedback
Meditation
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Here are the answers to your multiple-choice questions based on the scenario provided:
1. **Health effects related to anorexia nervosa**:
- **Answer**: Weakened immune system
- Explanation: Anorexia nervosa can lead to a weakened immune system due to malnutrition, which can leave individuals more susceptible to illness.
2. **Reason Brandy is likely wearing baggy clothes**:
- **Answer**: to hide her thin appearance
- Explanation: Individuals with anorexia nervosa often wear baggy clothing to conceal their body shape and weight loss.
3. **Not an effective way to approach Brandy**:
- **Answer**: Meet with Brandy at a busy coffeehouse
- Explanation: While the other options present supportive and non-confrontational approaches, a busy coffeehouse may not provide a private or comfortable setting for discussing serious issues.
4. **Alternative therapy for eating disorders**:
- **Answer**: All of these choices are correct.
- Explanation: Acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation are all recognized alternative therapies that can be beneficial in managing eating disorders.
Let me know if you need further information or assistance!
1. **Health effects related to anorexia nervosa**:
- **Answer**: Weakened immune system
- Explanation: Anorexia nervosa can lead to a weakened immune system due to malnutrition, which can leave individuals more susceptible to illness.
2. **Reason Brandy is likely wearing baggy clothes**:
- **Answer**: to hide her thin appearance
- Explanation: Individuals with anorexia nervosa often wear baggy clothing to conceal their body shape and weight loss.
3. **Not an effective way to approach Brandy**:
- **Answer**: Meet with Brandy at a busy coffeehouse
- Explanation: While the other options present supportive and non-confrontational approaches, a busy coffeehouse may not provide a private or comfortable setting for discussing serious issues.
4. **Alternative therapy for eating disorders**:
- **Answer**: All of these choices are correct.
- Explanation: Acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation are all recognized alternative therapies that can be beneficial in managing eating disorders.
Let me know if you need further information or assistance!