Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that usually begins in young people

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with obese parents.
with obese parents.

around the onset of puberty.
around the onset of puberty.

around the time they graduate high school.
around the time they graduate high school.

who watch too much TV.
Individuals suffering from anorexia suffer extreme weight loss, usually ______ below the person's normal body weight.
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5%
5%

8%
8%

10%
10%

15%
15%

Anorexia is considered a __________________ disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.
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physical
physical

social
social

predatory
predatory

psychological

__________________ commonly over-exercise, abuse laxatives, and refuse eat in order to lose weight.
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Bulimics
Bulimics

Binge-eaters
Binge-eaters

Anorexics
Anorexics

Perfectionists
Perfectionists
Bulimia can be difficult to discover because most sufferers hide their condition and they tend to be
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a normal weight, sometimes overweight.
a normal weight, sometimes overweight.

severely underweight.
severely underweight.

slightly underweight.
slightly underweight.

obese.
obese.

Which eating disorder might be discovered by a dentist?
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anorexia
anorexia

bulimia
bulimia

starvation dieting
starvation dieting

obesity
obesity
People who experience episodes of ______________ are not eating out of hunger; they are acting out behaviors associated with bulimia and depression.
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anorexia
anorexia

starvation dieting
starvation dieting

binge eating
binge eating

fasting

Both anorexia and bulimia can be treated by________________________.
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specific medications targeting eating disorders
specific medications targeting eating disorders

psychological therapy
psychological therapy

dieting
dieting

personal trainers
personal trainers

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to the questions about anorexia and eating disorders:

1. Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty.

2. Individuals suffering from anorexia suffer extreme weight loss, usually 15% below the person's normal body weight.

3. Anorexia is considered a psychological disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.

4. Anorexics commonly over-exercise, abuse laxatives, and refuse to eat in order to lose weight.

5. Bulimia can be difficult to discover because most sufferers hide their condition and they tend to be a normal weight, sometimes overweight.

6. Which eating disorder might be discovered by a dentist? bulimia

7. People who experience episodes of binge eating are not eating out of hunger; they are acting out behaviors associated with bulimia and depression.

8. Both anorexia and bulimia can be treated by psychological therapy.