Question 1

In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated that ________ of the world's adults are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  52% 
D)  46% 
A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  52% 
D)  46% D

Question 2

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include

Accepted Answer

A)  high fat consumption. 
B)  low meat consumption. 
C)  low sugar consumption. 
D)  high whole-grain consumption. 
A)  high fat consumption. 
B)  low meat consumption. 
C)  low sugar consumption. 
D)  high whole-grain consumption. A

Question 3

Your friend is thinking about trying a fad diet to lose weight. Given the information in this chapter on problems associated with fad diets, you can inform her that

Accepted Answer

A)  these diets are highly effective. 
B)  weight loss from these kinds of diets is usually from loss of fat mass. 
C)  unless she changes her eating habits permanently, she will regain the weight. 
D)  finding the right diet will lead to permanent weight loss. 
A)  these diets are highly effective. 
B)  weight loss from these kinds of diets is usually from loss of fat mass. 
C)  unless she changes her eating habits permanently, she will regain the weight. 
D)  finding the right diet will lead to permanent weight loss. C

Question 4

A prejudice against overweight and obese people is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
B)  metabolic syndrome. 
C)  weight cycling. 
D)  weight stigma. 
A)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
B)  metabolic syndrome. 
C)  weight cycling. 
D)  weight stigma.

Question 5

From a health standpoint, body weight is more important than body fat percentage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Successful weight loss can be best accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A)  using supplements. 
B)  eating less and exercising more. 
C)  adhering to short-term diets. 
D)  decreasing energy expenditure. 
A)  using supplements. 
B)  eating less and exercising more. 
C)  adhering to short-term diets. 
D)  decreasing energy expenditure.

Question 7

People who successfully maintain their weight over time tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  skip meals. 
B)  average an hour of physical activity daily. 
C)  drink high amounts of sweetened juices. 
D)  eat a diet high in protein. 
A)  skip meals. 
B)  average an hour of physical activity daily. 
C)  drink high amounts of sweetened juices. 
D)  eat a diet high in protein.

Question 8

Overconsumption of food is often encouraged by

Accepted Answer

A)  restaurant portion sizes. 
B)  awareness of feelings of satiety. 
C)  lack of access to food. 
D)  high cost of food. 
A)  restaurant portion sizes. 
B)  awareness of feelings of satiety. 
C)  lack of access to food. 
D)  high cost of food.

Question 9

The term that the World Health Organization created to describe the world-wide trend of increasing obesity rates is

Accepted Answer

A)  global expansion. 
B)  globesity. 
C)  heavy-weight nations. 
D)  the weight of the world. 
A)  global expansion. 
B)  globesity. 
C)  heavy-weight nations. 
D)  the weight of the world.

Question 10

A pattern of losing/gaining weight is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  weight cycling. 
C)  satiety. 
D)  positive caloric balance. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  weight cycling. 
C)  satiety. 
D)  positive caloric balance.

Question 11

Atypical, abnormal food consumption that diminishes wellness but is NOT long-lived is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 12

One factor leading to eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive emphasis on achievement. 
B)  lack of concern of what others think about one's body. 
C)  acceptance of body. 
D)  lack of thought about food. 
A)  excessive emphasis on achievement. 
B)  lack of concern of what others think about one's body. 
C)  acceptance of body. 
D)  lack of thought about food.

Question 13

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fidgeting at one's desk 
B)  Smoking tobacco products 
C)  Getting less than 6 hours of sleep 
D)  Drinking water with meals 
A)  Fidgeting at one's desk 
B)  Smoking tobacco products 
C)  Getting less than 6 hours of sleep 
D)  Drinking water with meals

Question 14

One's baseline energy use plus the energy expended in digesting food is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  resting metabolic rate. 
B)  basal metabolic rate. 
C)  set point. 
D)  energy balance. 
A)  resting metabolic rate. 
B)  basal metabolic rate. 
C)  set point. 
D)  energy balance.

Question 15

Obesity is not increasing in low-income developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Weight loss regimens that specify strict rules on caloric consumption, types of foods, and eating patterns are known as ________ diets.

Accepted Answer

A)  binge 
B)  rigid 
C)  fad 
D)  flexible 
A)  binge 
B)  rigid 
C)  fad 
D)  flexible

Question 17

Your recommended BMI will tend to be on the lower end of the range if you have a

Accepted Answer

A)  large amount of muscle. 
B)  low body fat percentage. 
C)  large frame size. 
D)  small frame size. 
A)  large amount of muscle. 
B)  low body fat percentage. 
C)  large frame size. 
D)  small frame size.

Question 18

Accessibility of fast food increases food overconsumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A disturbed pattern of eating, dieting, and perceptions of body image that leads to medical issues is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 20

Basal metabolic rate is decreased by increased

Accepted Answer

A)  lean mass. 
B)  endurance activity. 
C)  fat mass. 
D)  non-aerobic activity. 
A)  lean mass. 
B)  endurance activity. 
C)  fat mass. 
D)  non-aerobic activity.

In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated that ________ of the world's adults are overweight or obese.

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include

Your friend is thinking about trying a fad diet to lose weight. Given the information in this chapter on problems associated with fad diets, you can inform her that

A prejudice against overweight and obese people is known as

From a health standpoint, body weight is more important than body fat percentage.

Successful weight loss can be best accomplished by

People who successfully maintain their weight over time tend to

Overconsumption of food is often encouraged by

The term that the World Health Organization created to describe the world-wide trend of increasing obesity rates is

A pattern of losing/gaining weight is known as

Atypical, abnormal food consumption that diminishes wellness but is NOT long-lived is known as

One factor leading to eating disorders is

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

One's baseline energy use plus the energy expended in digesting food is known as

Obesity is not increasing in low-income developing countries.

Weight loss regimens that specify strict rules on caloric consumption, types of foods, and eating patterns are known as ________ diets.

Your recommended BMI will tend to be on the lower end of the range if you have a

Accessibility of fast food increases food overconsumption.

A disturbed pattern of eating, dieting, and perceptions of body image that leads to medical issues is known as

Basal metabolic rate is decreased by increased

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Exam 8: Managing Your Weight

In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated that ________ of the world's adults are overweight or obese.

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include

Your friend is thinking about trying a fad diet to lose weight. Given the information in this chapter on problems associated with fad diets, you can inform her that

A prejudice against overweight and obese people is known as

From a health standpoint, body weight is more important than body fat percentage.

Successful weight loss can be best accomplished by

People who successfully maintain their weight over time tend to

Overconsumption of food is often encouraged by

The term that the World Health Organization created to describe the world-wide trend of increasing obesity rates is

A pattern of losing/gaining weight is known as

Atypical, abnormal food consumption that diminishes wellness but is NOT long-lived is known as

One factor leading to eating disorders is

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

One's baseline energy use plus the energy expended in digesting food is known as

Obesity is not increasing in low-income developing countries.

Weight loss regimens that specify strict rules on caloric consumption, types of foods, and eating patterns are known as ________ diets.

Your recommended BMI will tend to be on the lower end of the range if you have a

Accessibility of fast food increases food overconsumption.

A disturbed pattern of eating, dieting, and perceptions of body image that leads to medical issues is known as

Basal metabolic rate is decreased by increased

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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