Anorexia & Exercise Basics
What eating disorder involves severe restriction of food intake leading to low body weight?
Anorexia Nervosa
What is the main consequence of exercising while malnourished?
Loss of muscle mass resulting to debilitation
What ethical principle means “do no harm”
Non-maleficence
True or False: There are clear professional standards for instructors dealing with clients who have eating disorders.
False
What form of exercise is most appealing to individuals with anorexia because it’s aerobic and group-based?
Exercise to Music (ETM)
What condition involves the loss of menstruation due to low estrogen?
Amenorrhea
What principle emphasizes promoting well-being?
Beneficence
What is the instructor’s primary concern according to the code of ethics?
The participant’s health and well-being
Name one reason ETM classes attract those with anorexia.
Has fat-burning focus, anonymity, easy access, and/or group motivation
Why is heart health at risk in people with anorexia?
The heart shrinks like any muscle, causing low blood pressure and arrhythmias
What principle supports a person’s right to make their own choices?
Autonomy
What kind of relationship do ETM instructors typically have with their clients?
Impersonal and/or distant
True or False: The ethics of exercise participation for people with anorexia is widely discussed in sports
False
Which mineral imbalance can lead to fatal heart rhythms?
Low potassium
Why might “autonomy” not fully apply to people with anorexia?
Their desire to exercise can be a symptom of the disorder, not a free choice
What responsibility do instructors have if they knowingly allow a person at risk to join class?
They can be considered negligent if harm occurs
What key ethical dilemma does the article focus on?
Whether it’s ethical to allow individuals with anorexia to participate in exercise or sports
Why can health risks associated with disordered eating be especially dangerous in group classes?
Individual may not appear visibly sick and instructors rarely know their medical history
What ethical term describes doing something good that’s beyond your duty?
A supererogatory act
Why might allowing an anorexic person in class amount to “accepting a different job”?
It involves medical and ethical responsibilities outside normal teaching duties