Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding insurance company height/weight tables? They are

Accepted Answer

A)  an excellent method for determining body composition. 
B)  an excellent method for determining obesity. 
C)  no longer considered the best way to determine whether body weight is acceptable. 
D)  a precise method for determining the amount of adipose tissue. 
A)  an excellent method for determining body composition. 
B)  an excellent method for determining obesity. 
C)  no longer considered the best way to determine whether body weight is acceptable. 
D)  a precise method for determining the amount of adipose tissue. C

Question 2

List the components of a successful weight loss plan.

Accepted Answer

1) Keep a log of the times, settings, reasons, and feelings associated with eating.
2) Set realistic long-term goals (e.g., no more than 2 pounds per week)
3) Watch your portion sizes! Use smaller plates, bowls, and cups to help decrease the amount of food you are eating.
4) Eat only at the table. Leave the table immediately after finishing your meal.
5) Eat slowly, as it takes 20 minutes for your brain to signal when you are full.
6) Add more physical activity into your daily routine.
7) Share your commitment with family and friends, and reward yourself when you reach a goal.
8) Keep careful records of daily food consumption and weekly weight loss.
9) Avoid eating 2-3 hours before bedtime, and be aware of the foods that you are eating before bed.

Question 3

Ashley is 5'1" and weighs 135 pounds. According to the body mass index chart, she is considered

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following is LEAST likely to influence basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  caloric intake 
C)  activity level 
D)  gender 
A)  age 
B)  caloric intake 
C)  activity level 
D)  gender

Question 5

Which of the following methods is the MOST accurate means of determining body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  height/weight tables 
B)  body mass index charts 
C)  electrical impedance 
D)  hydrostatic weighing 
A)  height/weight tables 
B)  body mass index charts 
C)  electrical impedance 
D)  hydrostatic weighing

Question 6

The Bod Pod determines body composition by

Accepted Answer

A)  using a nomogram. 
B)  measuring displaced air. 
C)  relating weight to height. 
D)  measuring electrical resistance under the skin. 
A)  using a nomogram. 
B)  measuring displaced air. 
C)  relating weight to height. 
D)  measuring electrical resistance under the skin.

Question 7

An individual's basal metabolic rate changes as that person ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If left untreated, most eating disorders will resolve themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Effective and lasting weight loss requires

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet that significantly reduces calorie intake. 
B)  going on a diet for a specific period of time. 
C)  following a diet plan that is restrictive and demanding. 
D)  a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating and regular exercise. 
A)  a diet that significantly reduces calorie intake. 
B)  going on a diet for a specific period of time. 
C)  following a diet plan that is restrictive and demanding. 
D)  a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating and regular exercise.

Question 10

Many reduced-calorie foods tend to be high in sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Summarize a sound approach to lifetime weight control.

Accepted Answer

A sound approach to lifetime w

Question 12

A form of obesity that is connected to overeating for a long period of time is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercellular. 
B)  hypertrophic. 
C)  hypothyroid. 
D)  mild. 
A)  hypercellular. 
B)  hypertrophic. 
C)  hypothyroid. 
D)  mild.

Question 13

Briefly compare and contrast the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is probably the most co

Question 14

Sleep apnea is a condition in which there are periods of greatly restricted airflow during sleep resulting in

Accepted Answer

A)  strain on the heart. 
B)  normal sleep patterns. 
C)  increased occurrences of nightmares. 
D)  inadequate REM sleep. 
A)  strain on the heart. 
B)  normal sleep patterns. 
C)  increased occurrences of nightmares. 
D)  inadequate REM sleep.

Question 15

Which of the following BEST explains the causes of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity generally occurs among people who lack sufficient leptin output. 
B)  Research indicates that genetic makeup is the main cause of most obesity. 
C)  Although no definitive cause is known, it is believed that several factors play a role. 
D)  Obesity is the product of overeating and lack of exercise, over which everyone has equal control. 
A)  Obesity generally occurs among people who lack sufficient leptin output. 
B)  Research indicates that genetic makeup is the main cause of most obesity. 
C)  Although no definitive cause is known, it is believed that several factors play a role. 
D)  Obesity is the product of overeating and lack of exercise, over which everyone has equal control.

Question 16

The key to maintaining a healthy weight is

Accepted Answer

A)  caloric expenditure through regular exercise. 
B)  regular counseling sessions. 
C)  over-the-counter weight loss products. 
D)  acupuncture. 
A)  caloric expenditure through regular exercise. 
B)  regular counseling sessions. 
C)  over-the-counter weight loss products. 
D)  acupuncture.

Question 17

All of the following are keys to successful lifetime weight control EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  dietary modification. 
C)  psychiatric counseling. 
D)  problem solving. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  dietary modification. 
C)  psychiatric counseling. 
D)  problem solving.

Question 18

Chewing and spitting out food without swallowing may indicate a more serious eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The best approach to lifetime weight control is regular exercise combined with a commercial weight loss plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why do the body's energy requirements decrease with age? Because

Accepted Answer

A)  basal metabolic rate declines with age. 
B)  older adults are less active than younger adults. 
C)  aging results in the gradual loss of muscle tissue. 
D)  some body systems are no longer required in older adults. 
A)  basal metabolic rate declines with age. 
B)  older adults are less active than younger adults. 
C)  aging results in the gradual loss of muscle tissue. 
D)  some body systems are no longer required in older adults.

Exam 6: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Which of the following is TRUE regarding insurance company height/weight tables? They are

List the components of a successful weight loss plan.

Ashley is 5'1" and weighs 135 pounds. According to the body mass index chart, she is considered

Which of the following is LEAST likely to influence basal metabolic rate?

Which of the following methods is the MOST accurate means of determining body composition?

The Bod Pod determines body composition by

An individual's basal metabolic rate changes as that person ages.

If left untreated, most eating disorders will resolve themselves.

Effective and lasting weight loss requires

Many reduced-calorie foods tend to be high in sodium.

Summarize a sound approach to lifetime weight control.

A form of obesity that is connected to overeating for a long period of time is known as

Briefly compare and contrast the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Sleep apnea is a condition in which there are periods of greatly restricted airflow during sleep resulting in

Which of the following BEST explains the causes of obesity?

The key to maintaining a healthy weight is

All of the following are keys to successful lifetime weight control EXCEPT

Chewing and spitting out food without swallowing may indicate a more serious eating disorder.

The best approach to lifetime weight control is regular exercise combined with a commercial weight loss plan.

Why do the body's energy requirements decrease with age? Because

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