Question 1

What are the main reasons people are obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Lifestyle choices 
C)  Hormones 
D)  Stress 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Lifestyle choices 
C)  Hormones 
D)  Stress B

Question 2

Surgical intervention may be necessary if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per gram of weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_____________ is a surgical technique, that involves removal of fat deposits from specific locations of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipoprotein resection 
B)  Lipase consolidation 
C)  Liposuction 
D)  Lipolysis 
A)  Lipoprotein resection 
B)  Lipase consolidation 
C)  Liposuction 
D)  Lipolysis

Question 5

Which of the following can be considered a psychosocial factor linked to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  A glass of wine with your partner at dinner 
B)  Eating when feeling sad 
C)  Being too busy to work out 
D)  A genetic predisposition to carrying weight 
A)  A glass of wine with your partner at dinner 
B)  Eating when feeling sad 
C)  Being too busy to work out 
D)  A genetic predisposition to carrying weight

Question 6

Obesity is a controllable risk factor for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______________ is a prescription drug approved for long-term use in reducing obesity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is a prescription drug approved for...

Question 8

What are the three main eating disorders listed in your textbook? Describe each of them in detail.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa
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Question 9

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight and/or the use of measures to produce severe weight loss. 
B)  high fat intake and low level of physical activity. 
C)  alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics. 
D)  normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption, resulting in obesity. 
A)  a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight and/or the use of measures to produce severe weight loss. 
B)  high fat intake and low level of physical activity. 
C)  alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics. 
D)  normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption, resulting in obesity.

Question 10

Eating a 500-calorie dessert followed by exercise that burns 500 calories is an example of creating a positive energy balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Canadians eat out an average of 5-6 times per week. People who eat out are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat foods higher in protein. 
B)  consume healthier foods. 
C)  eat less because of the cost. 
D)  under estimate the amount of food they consume. 
A)  eat foods higher in protein. 
B)  consume healthier foods. 
C)  eat less because of the cost. 
D)  under estimate the amount of food they consume.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is false:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are about as effective as low-fat diets over a six-month period only. 
B)  They have a high drop-out rate. 
C)  They have side effects that include headaches and constipation. 
D)  There are no adverse side effects to a high-protein diet. 
A)  They are about as effective as low-fat diets over a six-month period only. 
B)  They have a high drop-out rate. 
C)  They have side effects that include headaches and constipation. 
D)  There are no adverse side effects to a high-protein diet.

Question 13

The _____ cycle of bulimia, places a tremendous strain on the body and can have serious health effects including tooth decay, esophageal damage, and chronic hoarseness.

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating 
B)  starvation 
C)  purge 
D)  binge-purge 
A)  binge eating 
B)  starvation 
C)  purge 
D)  binge-purge

Question 14

An example of a snack low in energy density is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a bowl of grapes. 
B)  non-salted crackers. 
C)  a low-fat cookie. 
D)  an ice cream cone. 
A)  a bowl of grapes. 
B)  non-salted crackers. 
C)  a low-fat cookie. 
D)  an ice cream cone.

Question 15

Most dieters accept books that advocate a balanced approach to diet plus exercise and sound nutritional advice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Prescription drugs that treat obesity:

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the need to exercise. 
B)  replace the need to reduce food intake. 
C)  can be taken without a physician's supervision. 
D)  produce modest weight loss. 
A)  replace the need to exercise. 
B)  replace the need to reduce food intake. 
C)  can be taken without a physician's supervision. 
D)  produce modest weight loss.

Question 17

All of the following are legal coping strategies people use to cope, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  using drugs. 
B)  using prescription medicines. 
C)  using weight reduction strategies. 
D)  using self-talk. 
A)  using drugs. 
B)  using prescription medicines. 
C)  using weight reduction strategies. 
D)  using self-talk.

Question 18

The Neilsen company reported that _____% of Canadians eat at a restaurant once or twice a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  54 
B)  44 
C)  34 
D)  24 
A)  54 
B)  44 
C)  34 
D)  24

Question 19

If both parents are overweight, their children have an _____% risk of being obese; while children with one obese parent face a _____% risk of becoming obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  80; 40 
B)  70; 30 
C)  60; 20 
D)  80; 20 
A)  80; 40 
B)  70; 30 
C)  60; 20 
D)  80; 20

Question 20

TOPS and Overeaters Anonymous mainly provide group support and rapid action diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the main reasons people are obese?

Surgical intervention may be necessary if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per gram of weight.

_____________ is a surgical technique, that involves removal of fat deposits from specific locations of the body.

Which of the following can be considered a psychosocial factor linked to weight gain?

Obesity is a controllable risk factor for heart disease.

_______________ is a prescription drug approved for long-term use in reducing obesity.

What are the three main eating disorders listed in your textbook? Describe each of them in detail.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:

Eating a 500-calorie dessert followed by exercise that burns 500 calories is an example of creating a positive energy balance.

Canadians eat out an average of 5-6 times per week. People who eat out are more likely to:

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is false:

The _____ cycle of bulimia, places a tremendous strain on the body and can have serious health effects including tooth decay, esophageal damage, and chronic hoarseness.

An example of a snack low in energy density is:

Most dieters accept books that advocate a balanced approach to diet plus exercise and sound nutritional advice.

Prescription drugs that treat obesity:

All of the following are legal coping strategies people use to cope, EXCEPT:

The Neilsen company reported that _____% of Canadians eat at a restaurant once or twice a week.

If both parents are overweight, their children have an _% risk of being obese; while children with one obese parent face a _% risk of becoming obese.

TOPS and Overeaters Anonymous mainly provide group support and rapid action diet.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

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Exam 8: Weight Management

What are the main reasons people are obese?

Surgical intervention may be necessary if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per gram of weight.

_____________ is a surgical technique, that involves removal of fat deposits from specific locations of the body.

Which of the following can be considered a psychosocial factor linked to weight gain?

Obesity is a controllable risk factor for heart disease.

_______________ is a prescription drug approved for long-term use in reducing obesity.

What are the three main eating disorders listed in your textbook? Describe each of them in detail.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:

Eating a 500-calorie dessert followed by exercise that burns 500 calories is an example of creating a positive energy balance.

Canadians eat out an average of 5-6 times per week. People who eat out are more likely to:

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is false:

The _____ cycle of bulimia, places a tremendous strain on the body and can have serious health effects including tooth decay, esophageal damage, and chronic hoarseness.

An example of a snack low in energy density is:

Most dieters accept books that advocate a balanced approach to diet plus exercise and sound nutritional advice.

Prescription drugs that treat obesity:

All of the following are legal coping strategies people use to cope, EXCEPT:

The Neilsen company reported that _____% of Canadians eat at a restaurant once or twice a week.

If both parents are overweight, their children have an _____% risk of being obese; while children with one obese parent face a _____% risk of becoming obese.

TOPS and Overeaters Anonymous mainly provide group support and rapid action diet.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Filters

If both parents are overweight, their children have an _% risk of being obese; while children with one obese parent face a _% risk of becoming obese.