Question 1

Weight management is accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A)  following the South Beach diet consistently and correctly for at least one year. 
B)  following a moderate-intensity exercise program only for about six months. 
C)  joining a gym that has the best equipment and most qualified instructors. 
D)  making a lifetime commitment to physical activity and proper food selection. 
A)  following the South Beach diet consistently and correctly for at least one year. 
B)  following a moderate-intensity exercise program only for about six months. 
C)  joining a gym that has the best equipment and most qualified instructors. 
D)  making a lifetime commitment to physical activity and proper food selection. D

Question 2

The energy-balancing equation principle indicates that as long as caloric input:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less than caloric output, the person will gain weight. 
B)  is larger than caloric output, the person will lose weight. 
C)  equals caloric output, the person may gain or lose weight. 
D)  equals caloric output, the person will not gain or lose weight. 
A)  is less than caloric output, the person will gain weight. 
B)  is larger than caloric output, the person will lose weight. 
C)  equals caloric output, the person may gain or lose weight. 
D)  equals caloric output, the person will not gain or lose weight. D

Question 3

The suggested lower limits of daily caloric consumption are:

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 calories for petite women. 
B)  1,000 calories for women. 
C)  1,500 calories for men. 
D)  2,000 calories for husky men. 
A)  1,000 calories for petite women. 
B)  1,000 calories for women. 
C)  1,500 calories for men. 
D)  2,000 calories for husky men. C

Question 4

Compare and contrast the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa:
• Refusal to maintain

Question 5

Anorexia nervosa can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosed by a well-trained clinician only. 
B)  easily recognized by its typical characteristics. 
C)  overcome by anorexia sufferers themselves. 
D)  diagnosed by primary care physicians. 
A)  diagnosed by a well-trained clinician only. 
B)  easily recognized by its typical characteristics. 
C)  overcome by anorexia sufferers themselves. 
D)  diagnosed by primary care physicians.

Question 6

Eating disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  typically affect individuals who are young and attractive. 
B)  are mostly caused by genetics without environment influence. 
C)  are most prevalent in women between the ages of 25 and 50. 
D)  are often seen in families with a history of clinical depression. 
A)  typically affect individuals who are young and attractive. 
B)  are mostly caused by genetics without environment influence. 
C)  are most prevalent in women between the ages of 25 and 50. 
D)  are often seen in families with a history of clinical depression.

Question 7

The best way to lose 1 lb of fat every week is to: [Use the supplied Table 5.4: Caloric Expenditure of Selected Physical Activities.]

Accepted Answer

A)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and do step aerobics for 32 minutes every day. 
B)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and jog for 32 minutes every day. 
C)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and do moderate water aerobics for 32 minutes every day. 
D)  stop eating vanilla ice cream and Milky Way candy bars completely without exercise. 
A)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and do step aerobics for 32 minutes every day. 
B)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and jog for 32 minutes every day. 
C)  replace vanilla ice cream with an apple (88 calories) daily and do moderate water aerobics for 32 minutes every day. 
D)  stop eating vanilla ice cream and Milky Way candy bars completely without exercise.

Question 8

Which of the following activities is recommended for significantly obese individuals when they just start an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  swimming 
B)  water aerobics 
C)  running 
D)  walking 
A)  swimming 
B)  water aerobics 
C)  running 
D)  walking

Question 9

A well-designed weight management program should include at least _____ hours of sleep each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9

Question 10

The mechanism that appears to regulate how much a person weighs is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  setpoint. 
B)  weight factor. 
C)  basal metabolic rate. 
D)  energy-balancing equation. 
A)  setpoint. 
B)  weight factor. 
C)  basal metabolic rate. 
D)  energy-balancing equation.

Question 11

A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  a recommended body composition. 
B)  as little non-lean mass as possible. 
C)  ideal body weight based on height. 
D)  as low a body mass index as possible. 
A)  a recommended body composition. 
B)  as little non-lean mass as possible. 
C)  ideal body weight based on height. 
D)  as low a body mass index as possible.

Question 12

About one-_____ of the United States population is on a diet at any given moment.

Accepted Answer

A)  fifth 
B)  quarter 
C)  third 
D)  half
Critical Thinking/Short 
A)  fifth 
B)  quarter 
C)  third 
D)  half
Critical Thinking/Short

Question 13

The body fat/weight setpoint may be lowered by:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating refined carbohydrates. 
B)  following near-fasting diets. 
C)  eating high-fiber foods. 
D)  following very low calorie diets. 
A)  eating refined carbohydrates. 
B)  following near-fasting diets. 
C)  eating high-fiber foods. 
D)  following very low calorie diets.

Question 14

Various studies indicate that most people, especially obese people:

Accepted Answer

A)  lost the desired weight without exercise. 
B)  overestimate their caloric intake. 
C)  underestimate their activity level. 
D)  underestimate their energy intake. 
A)  lost the desired weight without exercise. 
B)  overestimate their caloric intake. 
C)  underestimate their activity level. 
D)  underestimate their energy intake.

Question 15

Explain the reason for rapid weight loss in LCHP dieting.

Accepted Answer

The reason for rapid weight loss in LCHP

Question 16

Being overweight might or might not be harmful. Explain.

Accepted Answer

If there are also other risk factors (su

Question 17

What are some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Typical changes are amenorrhea, digestiv

Question 18

Explain why a negative caloric balance is required to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Most research finds that a negative calo

Question 19

A difference between anorexic and bulimic individuals is that bulimics:

Accepted Answer

A)  are closer to recommended body weight. 
B)  fear weight gain more than death from starvation. 
C)  emphatically deny that their behavior is abnormal. 
D)  are sensitive to cold due to low body temperature. 
A)  are closer to recommended body weight. 
B)  fear weight gain more than death from starvation. 
C)  emphatically deny that their behavior is abnormal. 
D)  are sensitive to cold due to low body temperature.

Question 20

A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising at least _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60

Weight management is accomplished by:

The energy-balancing equation principle indicates that as long as caloric input:

The suggested lower limits of daily caloric consumption are:

Compare and contrast the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa can be:

Eating disorders:

The best way to lose 1 lb of fat every week is to: [Use the supplied Table 5.4: Caloric Expenditure of Selected Physical Activities.]

Which of the following activities is recommended for significantly obese individuals when they just start an exercise program?

A well-designed weight management program should include at least _____ hours of sleep each day.

The mechanism that appears to regulate how much a person weighs is known as the:

A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have:

About one-_____ of the United States population is on a diet at any given moment.

The body fat/weight setpoint may be lowered by:

Various studies indicate that most people, especially obese people:

Explain the reason for rapid weight loss in LCHP dieting.

Being overweight might or might not be harmful. Explain.

What are some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa?

Explain why a negative caloric balance is required to lose weight.

A difference between anorexic and bulimic individuals is that bulimics:

A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising at least _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.

Why Physical Fitness

Behavior Modification

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Exam 5: Weight Management

Weight management is accomplished by:

The energy-balancing equation principle indicates that as long as caloric input:

The suggested lower limits of daily caloric consumption are:

Compare and contrast the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa can be:

Eating disorders:

The best way to lose 1 lb of fat every week is to: [Use the supplied Table 5.4: Caloric Expenditure of Selected Physical Activities.]

Which of the following activities is recommended for significantly obese individuals when they just start an exercise program?

A well-designed weight management program should include at least _____ hours of sleep each day.

The mechanism that appears to regulate how much a person weighs is known as the:

A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have:

About one-_____ of the United States population is on a diet at any given moment.

The body fat/weight setpoint may be lowered by:

Various studies indicate that most people, especially obese people:

Explain the reason for rapid weight loss in LCHP dieting.

Being overweight might or might not be harmful. Explain.

What are some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa?

Explain why a negative caloric balance is required to lose weight.

A difference between anorexic and bulimic individuals is that bulimics:

A study showed that after weight loss due to exercise, most people need to continue exercising at least _____ minutes each day to maintain the weight loss.

Why Physical Fitness

Behavior Modification

Nutrition for Wellness

Body Composition

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Muscular Flexibility

Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

A Healthy Lifestyle

Filters