Question

question 13 of 20
if left untreated, which of these is the most likely outcome of a binge - eating disorder?
a. obesity
b. excessive muscle mass
c. tooth decay
d. anorexia nervosa

Explanation:

Binge - eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort). Since a large amount of calories are consumed in these episodes and there is no compensatory behavior (like purging which is seen in bulimia nervosa), the excess calories are stored as fat.
Excessive muscle mass (B) requires a combination of strength - training exercises and a protein - rich diet in appropriate amounts, which is not related to binge - eating. Tooth decay (C) is more associated with poor oral hygiene and consumption of sugary foods (but not specifically binge - eating disorder unless there is a lack of oral care after binges, which is less common as a direct outcome). Anorexia nervosa (D) is characterized by restricted food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight, which is the opposite of binge - eating disorder.

Answer:

A. Obesity