Deciphering Disordered Eating: Do You Know the Warning Signs?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Clients with disordered eating may say things like... Check all that apply

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  • A.
    I can't keep unhealthy food in the house, if I start eating it I can't stop
  • B.
    I need to exercise so I can earn dessert
  • C.
    There's more to health than just diet and exercise
• 2.
  Which of the following client goals is a sign of disordered thinking? Check all that apply

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  • A.
    A focus on appearance over health
  • B.
    Wanting to lose weight to be healthy
  • C.
    Wanting to know what supplements might help them achieve optimal health
• 3.
  Are weight fluctuations a sign of disordered eating patterns?

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  • A.
    Yes, weight going up and down can indicate a yoyo dieting pattern that is disordered
  • B.
    No, weight fluctuations are perfectly normal
• 4.
  Which of the following could be considered disordered? Check all that apply

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  • A.
    Skipping occasional meals due to a busy schedule
  • B.
    Experiencing guilt and shame after consuming dessert
  • C.
    Consistently avoiding social gatherings involving food
• 5.
  If your client describes food as 'good' and 'bad', is that a cause for concern?

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  • A.
    Yes, absolutely. No food is 'good' or 'bad'
  • B.
    No, some foods are objectively better for physical health than other foods. The problem would only be if the client describes themselves as 'good' or 'bad' depending on what they eat
• 6.
  True or false: exercising when injured or sick can be a sign of disordered eating behaviour

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 7.
  What's the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? Check all that apply

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  • A.
    You can be diagnosed with an eating disorder, but disordered eating is just a descriptive term
  • B.
    Disordered eating is 'not quite' an eating disorder
  • C.
    Eating disorders are normally pitied, but disordered eating is often celebrated as 'looking after your health'

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Uh oh... You are missing signs of disordered eating, which means you're missing an opportunity to help. Check your email for the next steps

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• 2.
  Pretty good! You are adept at picking up most signs of disordered eating. Check your email to learn what to do next

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• 3.
  Incredible! You pick up on even the subtlest of disordered eating signs. Check your email to learn what to do next

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