All of the Following Are Risks from Being Underweight Except

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following are risks from being underweight except:

• A) earlier death during a famine or siege.
• B) higher risk of developing heart disease.
• C) greater risk of starvation when suffering from cancer.
• D) higher risk of death following surgery.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Binge Eating

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food rapidly and to the point of discomfort, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control.

Anorexia Nervosa

is an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, resulting in severe restrictions on food intake and malnutrition.

Adaptive Thermogenesis

The process by which the body adjusts its metabolism in response to changes in the environment, such as temperature, to regulate body temperature and maintain energy balance.