AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

Which eating disorder involves significant weight loss while the individual still feels fat?

1. Bulimia Nervosa

2. Anorexia Nervosa

3. Female Athlete Triad

4. Anxiety Disorder

The correct answer is: Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, leading individuals to restrict their food intake significantly, often resulting in drastic weight loss. Despite being underweight, those with anorexia often have a distorted body image, perceiving themselves as overweight or "fat." This condition can have serious psychological and physical health consequences, including malnutrition, heart issues, and bone density loss. On the other hand, Bulimia Nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise but does not primarily focus on significant weight loss accompanied by a distorted body image. The Female Athlete Triad involves a combination of disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density, which also does not specifically depict the classic symptom of feeling fat while being underweight. Anxiety Disorder pertains to a range of anxiety-related issues but does not directly relate to weight perception and eating behaviors as described in the context of anorexia.