Question 1

Which of the following is NOT used in behavioural weight loss programs

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrition and exercise counseling. 
B)  Liposuction. 
C)  Stimulus control training. 
D)  Altering the act of eating. 
A)  Nutrition and exercise counseling. 
B)  Liposuction. 
C)  Stimulus control training. 
D)  Altering the act of eating.

Question 2

Cholesterol level in the blood is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  diet. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  diet. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 3

High serum levels of insulin influence which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensations of hunger. 
B)  Pleasantness of sweet tastes. 
C)  How much we eat. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Sensations of hunger. 
B)  Pleasantness of sweet tastes. 
C)  How much we eat. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

Accepted Answer

A)  attractiveness and BMI. 
B)  actual weight and BMI. 
C)  attractiveness and healthfulness. 
D)  stamina and body shape. 
A)  attractiveness and BMI. 
B)  actual weight and BMI. 
C)  attractiveness and healthfulness. 
D)  stamina and body shape.

Question 5

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumption of red meat has decreased. 
B)  Consumption of fish has increased. 
C)  Consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased. 
D)  Consumption of sugars has decreased. 
A)  Consumption of red meat has decreased. 
B)  Consumption of fish has increased. 
C)  Consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased. 
D)  Consumption of sugars has decreased.

Question 6

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging regular exercise and discouraging TV viewing. 
B)  monitoring their children's BMI. 
C)  controlling the types of food that are present in the home. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  encouraging regular exercise and discouraging TV viewing. 
B)  monitoring their children's BMI. 
C)  controlling the types of food that are present in the home. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

Which one of the following people is most likely to experience hypertension and coronary heart disease

Accepted Answer

A)  Han, who drinks no coffee. 
B)  Jackie, who drinks only decaffeinated coffee. 
C)  Michael, who drinks 3 cups of coffee each morning. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Han, who drinks no coffee. 
B)  Jackie, who drinks only decaffeinated coffee. 
C)  Michael, who drinks 3 cups of coffee each morning. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 8

Research on work site weight loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

Accepted Answer

A)  proper nutrition information 
B)  a strong aversive component 
C)  use of self monitoring 
D)  motivational techniques such as weight-loss competitions 
A)  proper nutrition information 
B)  a strong aversive component 
C)  use of self monitoring 
D)  motivational techniques such as weight-loss competitions

Question 9

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

Accepted Answer

A)  the medulla. 
B)  the endocrine gland. 
C)  the frontal lobe. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  the medulla. 
B)  the endocrine gland. 
C)  the frontal lobe. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 10

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant. She should do which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. Her typical diet should be just fine. 
B)  Take recommended supplements due to her greater need for all nutrients. 
C)  Take more iron, but no other additional nutrients. 
D)  Take more vitamins but less iron. 
A)  Nothing. Her typical diet should be just fine. 
B)  Take recommended supplements due to her greater need for all nutrients. 
C)  Take more iron, but no other additional nutrients. 
D)  Take more vitamins but less iron.

Question 11

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

Accepted Answer

A)  low density (LDL) 
B)  very low density (VLDL) 
C)  high density (HDL) 
D)  very high density (VHDL) 
A)  low density (LDL) 
B)  very low density (VLDL) 
C)  high density (HDL) 
D)  very high density (VHDL)

Question 12

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  caffeine. 
D)  fibre. 
A)  cholesterol. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  caffeine. 
D)  fibre.

Question 13

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-A fad diet

Accepted Answer

A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight loss programs 
A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight loss programs

Question 14

How might an individual reduce his/her serum LDL levels

Accepted Answer

A)  Use vegetable oils containing coconut or palm oil. 
B)  Avoid polyunsaturated oils and consume only saturated fats. 
C)  Eat more eggs at breakfast. 
D)  Substitute monounsaturated fats for other fats in the diet. 
A)  Use vegetable oils containing coconut or palm oil. 
B)  Avoid polyunsaturated oils and consume only saturated fats. 
C)  Eat more eggs at breakfast. 
D)  Substitute monounsaturated fats for other fats in the diet.

Question 15

Jin has decided to protect his health by taking large doses of vitamins A & D. This is a ___ idea since large amounts of these vitamins _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  good; have proven to be cures for some cancers 
B)  bad; may harm the liver and kidneys 
C)  good; are aphrodisiacs 
D)  bad; are only excreted as waste 
A)  good; have proven to be cures for some cancers 
B)  bad; may harm the liver and kidneys 
C)  good; are aphrodisiacs 
D)  bad; are only excreted as waste

Question 16

Amino acids are components of ____ that are responsible for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minerals; nerve transmission 
B)  proteins; synthesis of new cell material 
C)  lipids; providing energy 
D)  vitamins; converting nutrients into energy 
A)  minerals; nerve transmission 
B)  proteins; synthesis of new cell material 
C)  lipids; providing energy 
D)  vitamins; converting nutrients into energy

Question 17

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Accepted Answer

"Right to Know" laws are significant bec

Question 18

Continuous exercise requiring high levels of oxygen is called aerobic exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadians 
B)  Israelis 
C)  Columbians 
D)  Japanese 
A)  Canadians 
B)  Israelis 
C)  Columbians 
D)  Japanese

Question 20

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items :
-A self-help approach that uses behavioural techniques, nutritional information, and group meetings

Accepted Answer

A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight loss programs 
A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight loss programs

Which of the following is NOT used in behavioural weight loss programs

Cholesterol level in the blood is influenced by

High serum levels of insulin influence which of the following

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by

Which one of the following people is most likely to experience hypertension and coronary heart disease

Research on work site weight loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant. She should do which of the following

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A fad diet

How might an individual reduce his/her serum LDL levels

Jin has decided to protect his health by taking large doses of vitamins A & D. This is a _ idea since large amounts of these vitamins ___.

Amino acids are components of that are responsible for _.

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Continuous exercise requiring high levels of oxygen is called aerobic exercise.

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A self-help approach that uses behavioural techniques, nutritional information, and group meetings

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Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

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Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

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Which of the following is NOT used in behavioural weight loss programs

Cholesterol level in the blood is influenced by

High serum levels of insulin influence which of the following

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by

Which one of the following people is most likely to experience hypertension and coronary heart disease

Research on work site weight loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant. She should do which of the following

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A fad diet

How might an individual reduce his/her serum LDL levels

Jin has decided to protect his health by taking large doses of vitamins A & D. This is a ___ idea since large amounts of these vitamins _____.

Amino acids are components of ____ that are responsible for _____.

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Continuous exercise requiring high levels of oxygen is called aerobic exercise.

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items : -A self-help approach that uses behavioural techniques, nutritional information, and group meetings

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Jin has decided to protect his health by taking large doses of vitamins A & D. This is a _ idea since large amounts of these vitamins ___.

Amino acids are components of that are responsible for _.