Eating Disorders and Compulsive Exercise

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Understanding Eating Disorders and Compulsive Exercise

Test your knowledge about eating disorders and the impact of compulsive exercise with our comprehensive quiz. This engaging quiz covers key topics such as signs, symptoms, treatment, and health implications associated with eating disorders and exercise addiction.

Learn about different types of eating disorders.
Discover the effects of compulsive exercise on physical and mental health.
Enhance your understanding of the available treatments and support.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by EatingExpert42

Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as their attitudes and feelings about food

True

False

Common types of eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

True

False

Bulimia can lead to health problems caused by vomiting, laxatives, and diuretics, such as:

Tooth erosion and cavities

Dry mouth

Feeling tired, weak, dizzy, or faint

Allergy Flares

Compulsive exercise (sometimes called exercise addiction) happens when a person is driven to exercise too much.

True

False

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Compulsive Exercise?

Won't skip a workout, even if tired, sick, or injured

Nail Biting

Dehydration

Lose a significant amount of weight

What Problems Can Compulsive Exercise Cause?

Injuries, including overuse injuries and stress fractures

Sleeping Everday

In some girls, a lot of weight loss, irregular periods or no periods, and weak bones (osteoporosis). This is known as the female athlete triad.

Drinking too much water

Eating Disorders and Compulsive Exercise

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