Question 1

The set point theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) our bodies are designed to maintain their weights within a narrow range. 
B) our body weights are set during puberty. 
C) environmental factors alone determine our maximum body weight. 
D) everyone should consume 2 000 kilocalories per day to maintain their body weight. 
A) our bodies are designed to maintain their weights within a narrow range. 
B) our body weights are set during puberty. 
C) environmental factors alone determine our maximum body weight. 
D) everyone should consume 2 000 kilocalories per day to maintain their body weight. A

Question 2

In which of the following sports are male athletes at the greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) basketball 
B) football 
C) wrestling 
D) baseball 
A) basketball 
B) football 
C) wrestling 
D) baseball C

Question 3

The label of a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcals are there in two cups of this cereal?

Accepted Answer

A) 162 kcals 
B) 187 kcals 
C) 256 kcals 
D) 324 kcals 
A) 162 kcals 
B) 187 kcals 
C) 256 kcals 
D) 324 kcals D

Question 4

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing:

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A) infection and illness. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) cancer. 
D) stroke. 
A) infection and illness. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) cancer. 
D) stroke.

Question 5

Imagine you are working at a health clinic and Zachary comes in for his appointment. You collect his personal health information and determine that he is male, Caucasian, and 46 years-old. Next you record a body weight of 89 kg and a height of 1.8 m. Provide an initial assessment of his risk of disease. Explain the steps you took in this assessment. Discuss the limitations of this assessment and outline other tests and measurements necessary to develop a more complete picture of his overall health. Provide details on each of the measurements you would take including healthy ranges where applicable.

Accepted Answer

Firstly, I would determine Zachary's bod

Question 6

Garrett is a hockey player who would like to gain 5 kg. Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to include in his diet to gain the weight in a healthy manner?

Accepted Answer

A) spinach 
B) skim milk 
C) bacon 
D) nuts 
A) spinach 
B) skim milk 
C) bacon 
D) nuts

Question 7

What is a multifactorial disease?

Accepted Answer

A) a disease that exhibits many different forms depending on the individual 
B) a disease that has many different causes 
C) a disease that affects many different organ systems 
D) a disease that progresses through many well characterized steps 
A) a disease that exhibits many different forms depending on the individual 
B) a disease that has many different causes 
C) a disease that affects many different organ systems 
D) a disease that progresses through many well characterized steps

Question 8

To be a diagnostic symptom of bulimia nervosa, binge eating must occur on average at least ________ for three months.

Accepted Answer

A) once per week 
B) twice per week 
C) four times per week 
D) six times per week 
A) once per week 
B) twice per week 
C) four times per week 
D) six times per week

Question 9

Your friend would like to lose weight. Currently her BMI is at 26 kg/m2. She is considering trying a new diet that promises she will lose 2 kg/week. When you research the diet you notice it restricts total energy intake to no more than 750 kilocalories per day. She will also have to drink one of their "fat burning" drinks per day. Would you agree with her desire to lose weight? Why or why not? Is the proposed diet appropriate? Why or why not? What should she consider when looking for a diet plan? How could she go about designing her own diet plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I agree that my friend could lose s

Question 10

Stomach stapling is also called:

Accepted Answer

A) gastroplasty. 
B) gastrosectioning. 
C) gastric banding. 
D) gastric bypass. 
A) gastroplasty. 
B) gastrosectioning. 
C) gastric banding. 
D) gastric bypass.

Question 11

The state reached in which there is no longer a desire to eat is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) appetite. 
B) hunger. 
C) satiety. 
D) satiation. 
A) appetite. 
B) hunger. 
C) satiety. 
D) satiation.

Question 12

The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging is:

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) compulsive eating disorder. 
D) binge-eating disorder. 
A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) compulsive eating disorder. 
D) binge-eating disorder.

Question 13

Kisa has struggled with her body weight her entire life. Her BMI is 45 kg/m2 and she has high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. She has been trying to lose the weight through diet and exercise for the past 10 years. She is considering undergoing bariatric surgery. Would you recommend she explore the possibility of surgery? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I would recommend she explore the i

Question 14

At what age does the basal metabolic rate typically start to decline?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 years 
B) 25 years 
C) 30 years 
D) 45 years 
A) 15 years 
B) 25 years 
C) 30 years 
D) 45 years

Question 15

Abdominal obesity increases a person's risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) heart disease. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) lactose intolerance. 
A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) heart disease. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) lactose intolerance.

Question 16

Approximately what percent of our body fat is influenced by genetic factors?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 50% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 50%

Question 17

You have noticed recently that your best friend always heads to the washroom immediately after eating large quantities of food. One day you can hear your friend vomiting in the washroom. What eating disorder would you suspect your friend has? Should you be concerned? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

I would suspect that my friend has bulim

Question 18

Paula is a Caucasian female living in North America. Her waist circumference measurement is 92 cm. Based on her waist circumference, how would you classify Paula's health risk?

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk because it is above the cut-off point 
B) low risk because it is below the cut-off point 
C) moderate risk because she is at the cut-off point 
D) extremely high risk because she is 10 cm above the cut-off point 
A) increased risk because it is above the cut-off point 
B) low risk because it is below the cut-off point 
C) moderate risk because she is at the cut-off point 
D) extremely high risk because she is 10 cm above the cut-off point

Question 19

The thrifty gene theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight individuals have a gene that prevents them from gaining excess weight. 
B) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy than other people. 
C) body weight is determined solely by the weight of our parents. 
D) our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth. 
A) underweight individuals have a gene that prevents them from gaining excess weight. 
B) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy than other people. 
C) body weight is determined solely by the weight of our parents. 
D) our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth.

Question 20

How would you respond to someone who tells you that their basal metabolic rate must be low because they are obese? How would weight loss impact their metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

I would explain to them that most studie

The set point theory suggests that:

In which of the following sports are male athletes at the greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

The label of a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcals are there in two cups of this cereal?

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing:

Garrett is a hockey player who would like to gain 5 kg. Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to include in his diet to gain the weight in a healthy manner?

What is a multifactorial disease?

To be a diagnostic symptom of bulimia nervosa, binge eating must occur on average at least ________ for three months.

Stomach stapling is also called:

The state reached in which there is no longer a desire to eat is referred to as:

The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging is:

At what age does the basal metabolic rate typically start to decline?

Abdominal obesity increases a person's risk for:

Approximately what percent of our body fat is influenced by genetic factors?

You have noticed recently that your best friend always heads to the washroom immediately after eating large quantities of food. One day you can hear your friend vomiting in the washroom. What eating disorder would you suspect your friend has? Should you be concerned? Justify your response.

Paula is a Caucasian female living in North America. Her waist circumference measurement is 92 cm. Based on her waist circumference, how would you classify Paula's health risk?

The thrifty gene theory suggests that:

How would you respond to someone who tells you that their basal metabolic rate must be low because they are obese? How would weight loss impact their metabolic rate?

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Exam 14: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

The set point theory suggests that:

In which of the following sports are male athletes at the greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

The label of a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcals are there in two cups of this cereal?

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing:

Garrett is a hockey player who would like to gain 5 kg. Which of the following foods would be the BEST choice to include in his diet to gain the weight in a healthy manner?

What is a multifactorial disease?

To be a diagnostic symptom of bulimia nervosa, binge eating must occur on average at least ________ for three months.

Stomach stapling is also called:

The state reached in which there is no longer a desire to eat is referred to as:

The type of eating disorder characterized by episodes of binging and purging is:

At what age does the basal metabolic rate typically start to decline?

Abdominal obesity increases a person's risk for:

Approximately what percent of our body fat is influenced by genetic factors?

You have noticed recently that your best friend always heads to the washroom immediately after eating large quantities of food. One day you can hear your friend vomiting in the washroom. What eating disorder would you suspect your friend has? Should you be concerned? Justify your response.

Paula is a Caucasian female living in North America. Her waist circumference measurement is 92 cm. Based on her waist circumference, how would you classify Paula's health risk?

The thrifty gene theory suggests that:

How would you respond to someone who tells you that their basal metabolic rate must be low because they are obese? How would weight loss impact their metabolic rate?

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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