Question 1

List at least five examples of triggers that can lead to overeating.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. A stressf

Question 2

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate of energy expenditure during the recovery period after exertion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Jim, who is 34 years old, has body fat percentage of 24%. This is categorizes him as

Accepted Answer

A)  athletic. 
B)  normal weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
A)  athletic. 
B)  normal weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese.

Question 4

A condition characterized by an excessive number of fat cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperplasia. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hypertrophy. 
A)  hypothyroidism. 
B)  hyperplasia. 
C)  hypoglycemia. 
D)  hypertrophy.

Question 5

Steve is thin and seems to be able to eat as much as he wants while not gaining weight. Which concept is a possible explanation for his ability to stay thin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrifty gene 
B)  Satiety theory 
C)  Set point 
D)  Adaptive thermogenesis 
A)  Thrifty gene 
B)  Satiety theory 
C)  Set point 
D)  Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 6

Teasing, social rejection, and bullying of overweight children are examples of behaviors caused by obesity stigma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which theory holds that some people have a genetic disposition toward fat storage and retaining weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormone adjustment theory 
B)  Set point theory 
C)  Thrifty gene theory 
D)  Adaptive thermogenesis theory 
A)  Hormone adjustment theory 
B)  Set point theory 
C)  Thrifty gene theory 
D)  Adaptive thermogenesis theory

Question 8

Abdul is looking for a reputable weight-loss program. Which of the following would be the best choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  A program that offers prepackaged meals 
B)  A program that promises quick results 
C)  A program based on a very-low-calorie diet and a strict eating schedule 
D)  A program that allows for individual choices in real-world situations 
A)  A program that offers prepackaged meals 
B)  A program that promises quick results 
C)  A program based on a very-low-calorie diet and a strict eating schedule 
D)  A program that allows for individual choices in real-world situations

Question 9

The type of fat that is necessary for maintaining basic life and reproductive functions is

Accepted Answer

A)  essential fat. 
B)  intrinsic fat. 
C)  storage fat. 
D)  subcutaneous fat. 
A)  essential fat. 
B)  intrinsic fat. 
C)  storage fat. 
D)  subcutaneous fat.

Question 10

The number of calories expended during exercise depends on which three factors?

Accepted Answer

1. The number and proportion o

Question 11

Obesity is a problem in Western cultures but not in Eastern nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A person whose body weight is 100% or more above ideal weight is

Accepted Answer

A)  average. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  morbidly obese. 
A)  average. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  morbidly obese.

Question 13

The amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  resting metabolic rate. 
B)  basal metabolic rate. 
C)  metabolic balance. 
D)  caloric restriction. 
A)  resting metabolic rate. 
B)  basal metabolic rate. 
C)  metabolic balance. 
D)  caloric restriction.

Question 14

How does leptin act in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It signals the brain that the stomach is full. 
B)  It regulates the production of insulin. 
C)  It signals the brain that the body needs food. 
D)  It increases the rate of metabolism. 
A)  It signals the brain that the stomach is full. 
B)  It regulates the production of insulin. 
C)  It signals the brain that the body needs food. 
D)  It increases the rate of metabolism.

Question 15

Which of the following improves the success rate of maintaining weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yo-yo dieting 
B)  Calorie-restricted maintenance diet 
C)  Fat-burning supplements 
D)  Regular exercise 
A)  Yo-yo dieting 
B)  Calorie-restricted maintenance diet 
C)  Fat-burning supplements 
D)  Regular exercise

Question 16

Metabolic rates begin to slow at which life stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  After age 20 
B)  After age 30 
C)  After age 40 
D)  After age 50 
A)  After age 20 
B)  After age 30 
C)  After age 40 
D)  After age 50

Question 17

Obesogenic is the term used to describe conditions that lead people to become excessively fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most weight loss supplements contain caffeine and/or

Accepted Answer

A)  laxatives. 
B)  diuretics. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  minerals. 
A)  laxatives. 
B)  diuretics. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  minerals.

Question 19

There are two categories of stored body fat: essential and

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose. 
B)  storage. 
C)  nonessential. 
D)  intrinsic. 
A)  adipose. 
B)  storage. 
C)  nonessential. 
D)  intrinsic.

Question 20

Linda always eats when she watches television. Watching television is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  weight factor. 
B)  cognitive cue. 
C)  eating trigger. 
D)  behavioral response. 
A)  weight factor. 
B)  cognitive cue. 
C)  eating trigger. 
D)  behavioral response.

Exam 10: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

List at least five examples of triggers that can lead to overeating.

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate of energy expenditure during the recovery period after exertion.

Jim, who is 34 years old, has body fat percentage of 24%. This is categorizes him as

A condition characterized by an excessive number of fat cells is

Steve is thin and seems to be able to eat as much as he wants while not gaining weight. Which concept is a possible explanation for his ability to stay thin?

Teasing, social rejection, and bullying of overweight children are examples of behaviors caused by obesity stigma.

Which theory holds that some people have a genetic disposition toward fat storage and retaining weight?

Abdul is looking for a reputable weight-loss program. Which of the following would be the best choice?

The type of fat that is necessary for maintaining basic life and reproductive functions is

The number of calories expended during exercise depends on which three factors?

Obesity is a problem in Western cultures but not in Eastern nations.

A person whose body weight is 100% or more above ideal weight is

The amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

How does leptin act in the body?

Which of the following improves the success rate of maintaining weight loss?

Metabolic rates begin to slow at which life stage?

Obesogenic is the term used to describe conditions that lead people to become excessively fat.

Most weight loss supplements contain caffeine and/or

There are two categories of stored body fat: essential and

Linda always eats when she watches television. Watching television is an example of a

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