Question 1

Weight-loss products such as herbal remedies _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​achieve long-term weight loss 
B) decrease appetite 
C) decrease body fat 
D) are required by law to show that they are effective before they can be sold 
E) ​are usually not tested for safety before they reach the market 
A) ​achieve long-term weight loss 
B) decrease appetite 
C) decrease body fat 
D) are required by law to show that they are effective before they can be sold 
E) ​are usually not tested for safety before they reach the market E

Question 2

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an average of _____ physical activity per day for weight-loss maintenance in overweight and obese adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​15 minutes of low-intensity 
B) 20 minutes of high-intensity 
C) 29 to 43 minutes of moderate-intensity 
D) 45 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity 
E) 60 to 90 minutes of moderate-intensity​ 
A) ​15 minutes of low-intensity 
B) 20 minutes of high-intensity 
C) 29 to 43 minutes of moderate-intensity 
D) 45 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity 
E) 60 to 90 minutes of moderate-intensity​ C

Question 3

Individuals who gain weight after a fad diet often blame themselves for the failure and not the faulty weight-loss approach.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A beneficial side effect of weight-loss surgery is_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​elevated LDL cholesterol levels 
B) enhanced nutrient absorption 
C) a reduction in appetite 
D) permanent fat loss 
E) skin that retracts on its own after fat stores are lowered​ 
A) ​elevated LDL cholesterol levels 
B) enhanced nutrient absorption 
C) a reduction in appetite 
D) permanent fat loss 
E) skin that retracts on its own after fat stores are lowered​

Question 5

Once the lap-band surgery is complete the band cannot be adjusted.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Liquid cleanses made with hot water,lemon juice,cayenne pepper,and maple syrup increase your energy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gastric bypass surgery is approved for use by the FDA for _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 35 kg/m2 
B) adults with a BMI over 35 kg/m2 
C) adults and adolescents with a BMI over 40 kg/m2 
D) adults with a BMI over 40 kg/m2 
E) ​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 45 kg/m2 
A) ​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 35 kg/m2 
B) adults with a BMI over 35 kg/m2 
C) adults and adolescents with a BMI over 40 kg/m2 
D) adults with a BMI over 40 kg/m2 
E) ​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 45 kg/m2

Question 8

Two approaches to weight control related to weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are weight-loss surgery and lifestyle-based programs.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Obesity has been classified as a disorder.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The South Beach diet limits carbohydrate intake.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the most effective method for weight loss and weight maintenance available?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Redux 
B) orlistat 
C) liposuction 
D) lap-band surgery 
E) ​gastric bypass surgery 
A) ​Redux 
B) orlistat 
C) liposuction 
D) lap-band surgery 
E) ​gastric bypass surgery

Question 12

Approximately 57% of women and 40% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Changes in diet and physical activity likely to be maintained tend to be small,easy to implement,and acceptable.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Joyce is an obese adult who weighs 250 pounds.She would like to try a new weight-loss method and wanted to know how much weight she would have to loose for it to be clinically significant​

Accepted Answer

A) ​2.5 pounds 
B) 5 pounds 
C) 10 pounds 
D) 12.5 pounds 
E) ​15 pounds 
A) ​2.5 pounds 
B) 5 pounds 
C) 10 pounds 
D) 12.5 pounds 
E) ​15 pounds

Question 15

Liposuction is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​an effective weight-loss surgery 
B) considered a cosmetic procedure 
C) the removal of visceral fat 
D) a permanent fat loss method​ 
E) ​​currently not very common in the United States 
A) ​an effective weight-loss surgery 
B) considered a cosmetic procedure 
C) the removal of visceral fat 
D) a permanent fat loss method​ 
E) ​​currently not very common in the United States

Question 16

Which small change in physical activity is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Park farther from class,the store,or the office and walk. 
B) Start a weight-lifting program. 
C) Stop watching programs on the television or computer and go jogging instead. 
D) Do as many sit-ups and push-ups as possible in the morning and before bed. 
E) ​Jump rope for 20 minutes per day. 
A) ​Park farther from class,the store,or the office and walk. 
B) Start a weight-lifting program. 
C) Stop watching programs on the television or computer and go jogging instead. 
D) Do as many sit-ups and push-ups as possible in the morning and before bed. 
E) ​Jump rope for 20 minutes per day.

Question 17

A typical weight-loss pattern should be a straight downward curve.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Liposuction effectively removes fat that lies underneath muscles or that surrounds organs.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Amphetamines are no longer used as a weight-loss method because they _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​caused kidney stones 
B) caused heart and blood pressure problems although they are not addictive 
C) are highly addictive although they do not cause other side effects 
D) caused kidney stones,heart,and blood pressure problems 
E) ​caused heart and blood pressure problems,and are highly addictive 
A) ​caused kidney stones 
B) caused heart and blood pressure problems although they are not addictive 
C) are highly addictive although they do not cause other side effects 
D) caused kidney stones,heart,and blood pressure problems 
E) ​caused heart and blood pressure problems,and are highly addictive

Question 20

Which mineral is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​chromium 
B) sodium 
C) magnesium 
D) potassium 
E) calcium​ 
A) ​chromium 
B) sodium 
C) magnesium 
D) potassium 
E) calcium​

Exam 10: Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Weight-loss products such as herbal remedies _____.​

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an average of _____ physical activity per day for weight-loss maintenance in overweight and obese adults.​

Individuals who gain weight after a fad diet often blame themselves for the failure and not the faulty weight-loss approach.​

A beneficial side effect of weight-loss surgery is_____.​

Once the lap-band surgery is complete the band cannot be adjusted.​

Liquid cleanses made with hot water,lemon juice,cayenne pepper,and maple syrup increase your energy.​

Gastric bypass surgery is approved for use by the FDA for _____.​

Two approaches to weight control related to weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are weight-loss surgery and lifestyle-based programs.​

Obesity has been classified as a disorder.​

The South Beach diet limits carbohydrate intake.​

What is the most effective method for weight loss and weight maintenance available?​

Approximately 57% of women and 40% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time.​

Changes in diet and physical activity likely to be maintained tend to be small,easy to implement,and acceptable.​

Joyce is an obese adult who weighs 250 pounds.She would like to try a new weight-loss method and wanted to know how much weight she would have to loose for it to be clinically significant​

Liposuction is _____.​

Which small change in physical activity is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?​

A typical weight-loss pattern should be a straight downward curve.​

Liposuction effectively removes fat that lies underneath muscles or that surrounds organs.​

Amphetamines are no longer used as a weight-loss method because they _____.​

Which mineral is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?​

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Weight-loss products such as herbal remedies _____.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an average of _____ physical activity per day for weight-loss maintenance in overweight and obese adults.

Individuals who gain weight after a fad diet often blame themselves for the failure and not the faulty weight-loss approach.

A beneficial side effect of weight-loss surgery is_____.

Once the lap-band surgery is complete the band cannot be adjusted.

Liquid cleanses made with hot water,lemon juice,cayenne pepper,and maple syrup increase your energy.

Gastric bypass surgery is approved for use by the FDA for _____.

Two approaches to weight control related to weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are weight-loss surgery and lifestyle-based programs.

Obesity has been classified as a disorder.

The South Beach diet limits carbohydrate intake.

What is the most effective method for weight loss and weight maintenance available?

Approximately 57% of women and 40% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time.

Changes in diet and physical activity likely to be maintained tend to be small,easy to implement,and acceptable.

Joyce is an obese adult who weighs 250 pounds.She would like to try a new weight-loss method and wanted to know how much weight she would have to loose for it to be clinically significant

Liposuction is _____.

Which small change in physical activity is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?

A typical weight-loss pattern should be a straight downward curve.

Liposuction effectively removes fat that lies underneath muscles or that surrounds organs.

Amphetamines are no longer used as a weight-loss method because they _____.

Which mineral is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?