Question 1

Shelly is happy with her current body weight and wants to maintain it. To do this, she needs to be in

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A)  negative caloric balance. 
B)  positive caloric balance. 
C)  isocaloric balance. 
D)  positive energy balance. 
A)  negative caloric balance. 
B)  positive caloric balance. 
C)  isocaloric balance. 
D)  positive energy balance.

Question 2

After achieving your target weight, you should

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A)  discontinue the diet and gradually go back to your original eating habits. 
B)  try to achieve positive energy balance. 
C)  add back in enough calories to maintain the new weight. 
D)  strive to lose more weight so that you can achieve underweight. 
A)  discontinue the diet and gradually go back to your original eating habits. 
B)  try to achieve positive energy balance. 
C)  add back in enough calories to maintain the new weight. 
D)  strive to lose more weight so that you can achieve underweight.

Question 3

Being significantly underweight can be related to

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A)  an unusually slow metabolism. 
B)  too little exercise. 
C)  overconsumption of food. 
D)  smoking. 
A)  an unusually slow metabolism. 
B)  too little exercise. 
C)  overconsumption of food. 
D)  smoking.

Question 4

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low education level 
B)  High income 
C)  Being an adult white female 
D)  Living during prosperous economic times 
A)  Low education level 
B)  High income 
C)  Being an adult white female 
D)  Living during prosperous economic times

Question 5

People on rigid diets tend to have a higher percentage of body fat than people on more flexible plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have

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A)  remained the same. 
B)  declined slightly. 
C)  more than doubled. 
D)  more than tripled. 
A)  remained the same. 
B)  declined slightly. 
C)  more than doubled. 
D)  more than tripled.

Question 7

Which of the following can be a component of metabolic syndrome?

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A)  High blood pressure 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Breast cancer 
A)  High blood pressure 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Breast cancer

Question 8

An eating disorder characterized by out-of-control eating without purging is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
D)  binge eating disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
D)  binge eating disorder.

Question 9

In terms of calories burned, basal metabolic rate is higher than resting metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sharon wants to change her eating behavior to be healthier and lose weight. Explain the steps involved in creating a behavior change plan and give her some examples of how she can successfully prepare to modify her behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should include at

Question 11

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if

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A)  you maintain a BMI of 18. 
B)  your body fat tends to be stored at the waist. 
C)  you increase your waist size slightly as you age. 
D)  your body's fat deposits tend to occur around the hips and thighs. 
A)  you maintain a BMI of 18. 
B)  your body fat tends to be stored at the waist. 
C)  you increase your waist size slightly as you age. 
D)  your body's fat deposits tend to occur around the hips and thighs.

Question 12

U.S. college students are typically in better shape than the general adult population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Being fit significantly reduces your mortality risk, regardless of the percentage of body fat you have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes

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A)  extensive advertising of food. 
B)  awareness of satiety signals. 
C)  metabolic rate. 
D)  exercise. 
A)  extensive advertising of food. 
B)  awareness of satiety signals. 
C)  metabolic rate. 
D)  exercise.

Question 15

According Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans consume an average of ________ more calories per day now than they did in 1971.

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A)  140 
B)  300 
C)  240 
D)  1,000 
A)  140 
B)  300 
C)  240 
D)  1,000

Question 16

Overweight is defined as a BMI of

Accepted Answer

A)  16 to 18.4. 
B)  18.5 to 24.9. 
C)  25 to 29.9. 
D)  >30. 
A)  16 to 18.4. 
B)  18.5 to 24.9. 
C)  25 to 29.9. 
D)  >30.

Question 17

Overweight job applicants are hired at the same rate as normal-weight applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the past quarter century, the percentage of obese young children has more than doubled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An eating disorder characterized by deliberate food restriction and severe, life-threatening weight loss is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 20

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all during their leisure time?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  25% 
A)  15% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  25%

Shelly is happy with her current body weight and wants to maintain it. To do this, she needs to be in

After achieving your target weight, you should

Being significantly underweight can be related to

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

People on rigid diets tend to have a higher percentage of body fat than people on more flexible plans.

In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have

Which of the following can be a component of metabolic syndrome?

An eating disorder characterized by out-of-control eating without purging is known as

In terms of calories burned, basal metabolic rate is higher than resting metabolic rate.

Sharon wants to change her eating behavior to be healthier and lose weight. Explain the steps involved in creating a behavior change plan and give her some examples of how she can successfully prepare to modify her behavior.

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if

U.S. college students are typically in better shape than the general adult population.

Being fit significantly reduces your mortality risk, regardless of the percentage of body fat you have.

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes

According Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans consume an average of ________ more calories per day now than they did in 1971.

Overweight is defined as a BMI of

Overweight job applicants are hired at the same rate as normal-weight applicants.

In the past quarter century, the percentage of obese young children has more than doubled.

An eating disorder characterized by deliberate food restriction and severe, life-threatening weight loss is known as

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all during their leisure time?

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

Shelly is happy with her current body weight and wants to maintain it. To do this, she needs to be in

After achieving your target weight, you should

Being significantly underweight can be related to

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

People on rigid diets tend to have a higher percentage of body fat than people on more flexible plans.

In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have

Which of the following can be a component of metabolic syndrome?

An eating disorder characterized by out-of-control eating without purging is known as

In terms of calories burned, basal metabolic rate is higher than resting metabolic rate.

Sharon wants to change her eating behavior to be healthier and lose weight. Explain the steps involved in creating a behavior change plan and give her some examples of how she can successfully prepare to modify her behavior.

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if

U.S. college students are typically in better shape than the general adult population.

Being fit significantly reduces your mortality risk, regardless of the percentage of body fat you have.

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes

According Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans consume an average of ________ more calories per day now than they did in 1971.

Overweight is defined as a BMI of

Overweight job applicants are hired at the same rate as normal-weight applicants.

In the past quarter century, the percentage of obese young children has more than doubled.

An eating disorder characterized by deliberate food restriction and severe, life-threatening weight loss is known as

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all during their leisure time?

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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