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.