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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Eating disorders are caused by dieting.
  1. true
  2. false
2. Who is most likely to suffer from an eating disorder?
  1. Cynthia, a 42-year-old housewife, waits until her husband and kids leave for work or school and then raids the fridge and pantry, eating ice cream, donuts, potato salad, leftover lasagna, and half a bag of cookies before stopping.
  2. Larry, a young man of 21, tries not to eat so he can feel some power over food. He often makes gourmet meals for his friends but doesn't partake along with them, even though he's recently lost more than 20 pounds and friends comment about how thin he is. He also enjoys finagling dinner invitations so he can turn them down.
  3. Jan, a college student, goes out for pizza and eats five pieces. She feels bad about it, so she sneaks to the bathroom and throws up. This is not the first time she's done this; it seems to help her keep from gaining weight despite her poor eating habits.
  4. all of the above
3. Eating disorders most often strike
  1. overweight people
  2. young women between 12 and 25, across all socioeconomic and ethnic lines
  3. athletes
  4. young professionals, who are on the "fast-track"

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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