14 Questions
Which gender is more likely to be extremely concerned about body image according to the 2015 national survey of Australian youth?
Girls
Which group of adolescents reported more dissatisfaction with their weight compared to non-Indigenous adolescents?
Australian adolescents
What percentage of Australian teenage girls had been on a diet of some kind according to a study?
90%
Which of the following is true about the prevalence of eating disorders in Finland?
24% of girls and 16% of boys have eating disorders
What percentage of American adolescents have bulimia?
0.9%
What is the primary symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Inability to maintain body weight at 85% or more of normal weight for height
Which group has a higher lifetime risk of developing an eating disorder in New Zealand?
Pacific people and Māori
Which of the following is true about withdrawal symptoms in people with substance addiction?
Withdrawal symptoms include high anxiety and tremors.
What is considered 'problem behavior' in relation to substance use in adolescence and emerging adulthood?
All substance use in this age group is considered 'problem behavior'.
What do the four categories of substance use described in the text indicate about young people's substance use?
Young people use substances in diverse ways.
Which of the following is true about family-based therapy for anorexia?
It includes the family helping the young person to regain weight
What percentage of young people aged 15-24 in Australia engaged in risky drinking in 2016?
39%
What is the mortality rate of anorexia compared to other psychiatric disorders?
It is one of the highest mortality rates
What is the purpose of medicinal substance use?
To relieve an unpleasant emotional state
Quiz: Test your knowledge on effective treatments for eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Learn about the success rates of family-based therapy and other approaches, as well as common challenges and relapse rates. Stay informed and understand the latest research conducted by Australian experts in the field.
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