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1. Which of the following is a common type of disordered
eating that involves an unhealthy preoccupation with eating
healthy?
a) Anorexia nervosa
b) Bulimia nervosa
c) Orthorexia*
d) Binge eating disorder
Rationale: Orthorexia is a term coined by Dr. Steven
Bratman to describe an obsession with eating healthy foods
or following a strict diet that interferes with one's wellbeing and quality of life. It is not officially recognized as
an eating disorder, but it can have negative consequences
for physical and mental health.
2. What are the goals of the Mediterranean diet and the
DASH eating plan for people with diabetes?
a) To promote and support healthy eating patterns,
emphasize variety and nutrient density, teach proper
portion sizes, achieve and maintain a healthy body weight,
and delay or prevent complications.*
b) To restrict carbohydrate intake, increase protein and fat
intake, monitor blood glucose levels, avoid processed
foods, and supplement with vitamins and minerals.
c) To eliminate gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and sugar from the
diet, increase intake of organic fruits and vegetables,
balance pH levels, detoxify the body, and boost immunity.
d) To follow a low-calorie, low-fat, high-fiber diet, eat six
small meals a day, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly,
and take medication as prescribed.
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