20 Questions
Which gender is more likely to report being extremely concerned about body image in Australia?
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 one study?
90%
Which treatment approach was found to be effective for young people with anorexia?
Family-based therapy
What percentage of cases of bulimia experience repeated relapses?
50%
What is one of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders?
Anorexia
Which of the following statements about eating disorders is true?
Eating disorders are more common in cultures that emphasize slimness.
What is the approximate prevalence of anorexia nervosa among American adolescents?
0.3%
What is a common symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Fear of weight gain
What is a difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia?
People with bulimia maintain a normal weight.
Which group of adolescents reported the highest body dissatisfaction compared to other groups?
Indigenous Australian adolescents
Which behavior is commonly exhibited by adolescents with eating disorders?
Excessive exercise
What percentage of Australian teenage boys had been on a diet of some kind, according to one study?
68%
What is the success rate of treatments for bulimia, according to the text?
50%
What are some potential long-term effects of eating disorders, according to the text?
Impairments in mental and physical health, self-image and social functioning
What is the mortality rate of anorexia nervosa, according to the text?
10%
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Distorted body image
What is one of the main differences between anorexia nervosa and bulimia?
People with anorexia typically maintain a normal weight
Which of the following statements about eating disorders is FALSE?
Eating disorders have a high success rate in treatment
Which group has a higher lifetime risk of developing an eating disorder in New Zealand?
Pacific people and Māori
Test your knowledge on eating disorders! This quiz will cover the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders. Discover how changes in body image and thoughts about food can affect adolescents. From Australian children's preferences for being thinner to the importance of weight control, this quiz will help you understand the complexities of eating disorders.
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