Exam 4: Weight Management

Green tea extract is claimed to:

People who tend to store body fat in the are at increased risk for chronic disease.

Even processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may

Eating disorders are associated with dissatisfaction with body image.

Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following foods has a high energy-density value?

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of kilograms since coming to university. He has never had a weight problem. He was always active every day in high school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably aren't as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He doesn't snack between meals because he doesn't get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan isn't involved with any university sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and has a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in university than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance betwee classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor an he has to wait to get an elevator. What additional consideration would help Alan manage his weight? He should

Obesity is associated with all of the following health risks, EXCEPT?

Body mass index is a less accurate assessment of body fat than are height-weight charts.

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management, EXCEPT:

Adverse effects of ephedrine include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

To lose one kilogram, you need to create a negative energy balance of calories.

Left untreated, the female athlete triad may lead to all of the following, EXCEPT:

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

What percentage of Canadian children and youth are meeting the national guidelines of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day?

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in Canada.

An eating disorder is often a means of coping.