Question 1

Hypertrophic obesity occurs primarily because of

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  overeating. 
D)  endocrine dysfunctions. 
A)  diabetes. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  overeating. 
D)  endocrine dysfunctions.

Question 2

The principle behind electrical impedance measurement is that

Accepted Answer

A)  body tissues of older people respond differently from those of younger people. 
B)  electrical currents will be conducted around the outside surfaces of the body. 
C)  muscles respond to electrical current, while fat does not. 
D)  fat has a different electrical resistance from muscle. 
A)  body tissues of older people respond differently from those of younger people. 
B)  electrical currents will be conducted around the outside surfaces of the body. 
C)  muscles respond to electrical current, while fat does not. 
D)  fat has a different electrical resistance from muscle.

Question 3

According to the experts, you should set a goal to lose no more than __________ pounds a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  5 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 4

WHR assessment procedure was developed

Accepted Answer

A)  to accurately measure the proportions of lean tissue to fat tissue. 
B)  in response to the growing concern over the rate of obesity in the United States. 
C)  as a clinical marker for the treatment of obesity. 
D)  in response to the growing concern over the relationship between the amount of fat in the abdominal . cavity and the development of serious health problems. 
A)  to accurately measure the proportions of lean tissue to fat tissue. 
B)  in response to the growing concern over the rate of obesity in the United States. 
C)  as a clinical marker for the treatment of obesity. 
D)  in response to the growing concern over the relationship between the amount of fat in the abdominal . cavity and the development of serious health problems.

Question 5

Johanna was overfed as a baby. What form of obesity is she likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  glandular 
B)  hypertrophic 
C)  hypercellular 
D)  hyperthermic 
A)  glandular 
B)  hypertrophic 
C)  hypercellular 
D)  hyperthermic

Question 6

Your emotional status has little effect on eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Physical activity uses 20-40% of caloric intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fasting is only recommended as a last-resort, weight-loss measure and then only under medical supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following BEST summarizes the set point theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each person has a point beyond which he or she cannot lose weight. 
B)  Each person's body regulates its use of energy to maintain a certain weight range. 
C)  The body begins to store fat when eating reaches a certain point. 
D)  Once an overweight person has lost weight, it becomes easier to lose more weight up to a certain point. 
A)  Each person has a point beyond which he or she cannot lose weight. 
B)  Each person's body regulates its use of energy to maintain a certain weight range. 
C)  The body begins to store fat when eating reaches a certain point. 
D)  Once an overweight person has lost weight, it becomes easier to lose more weight up to a certain point.

Question 10

Gastroplasty achieves its effectiveness as anti-obesity surgery by

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the size of the stomach. 
B)  tightening the muscles around digestive organs. 
C)  shortening the path of food through the digestive tract. 
D)  routing food away from the areas of greatest absorption. 
A)  reducing the size of the stomach. 
B)  tightening the muscles around digestive organs. 
C)  shortening the path of food through the digestive tract. 
D)  routing food away from the areas of greatest absorption.

Question 11

Describe the methods used to measure body fat. List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

The following are some of the methods av

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a skinfold measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used to calculate the percentage of body fat. 
B)  It is a measurement to determine the thickness of the fat layer just under the skin. 
C)  Only one key site on the body is necessary to accurately determine the percentage of body fat. 
D)  These measurements are taken using a special device known as a caliper. 
A)  It is used to calculate the percentage of body fat. 
B)  It is a measurement to determine the thickness of the fat layer just under the skin. 
C)  Only one key site on the body is necessary to accurately determine the percentage of body fat. 
D)  These measurements are taken using a special device known as a caliper.

Question 13

The type of obesity characterized by an abnormally large number of fat cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercellular. 
B)  hypertrophic. 
C)  hypotronic. 
D)  lipogenetic. 
A)  hypercellular. 
B)  hypertrophic. 
C)  hypotronic. 
D)  lipogenetic.

Question 14

Fad diets are often nutritionally unbalanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The amount of energy our bodies require for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food is known as the ________________________ of food.

Accepted Answer

A)  thermic effect 
B)  thermatic metabolism 
C)  molecular fusion 
D)  hyperthermogenesis 
A)  thermic effect 
B)  thermatic metabolism 
C)  molecular fusion 
D)  hyperthermogenesis

Question 16

Consuming about _____ calories more than is needed results in a weight gain of one pound of fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,200 
B)  1,500 
C)  3,500 
D)  2,700 
A)  2,200 
B)  1,500 
C)  3,500 
D)  2,700

Question 17

The body's appetite controls are mainly located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
A)  liver. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  large intestine. 
D)  hypothalamus.

Question 18

Tim is thin, and he wants to gain weight for football. He does not have an eating disorder. The best way for Tim to proceed would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  eat only high-fat foods and lift weights. 
B)  combine a balanced, calorie-dense diet with strength training. 
C)  train twice a day and consume lots of high-calorie foods. 
D)  combine resistance training with an over-the-counter weight gaining supplement. 
A)  eat only high-fat foods and lift weights. 
B)  combine a balanced, calorie-dense diet with strength training. 
C)  train twice a day and consume lots of high-calorie foods. 
D)  combine resistance training with an over-the-counter weight gaining supplement.

Question 19

Surgical procedures to treat obesity often have unpleasant side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hypertrophic obesity occurs primarily because of

The principle behind electrical impedance measurement is that

According to the experts, you should set a goal to lose no more than __________ pounds a week.

WHR assessment procedure was developed

Johanna was overfed as a baby. What form of obesity is she likely to develop?

Your emotional status has little effect on eating behaviors.

Physical activity uses 20-40% of caloric intake.

Fasting is only recommended as a last-resort, weight-loss measure and then only under medical supervision.

Which of the following BEST summarizes the set point theory?

Gastroplasty achieves its effectiveness as anti-obesity surgery by

Describe the methods used to measure body fat. List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a skinfold measurement?

The type of obesity characterized by an abnormally large number of fat cells is

Fad diets are often nutritionally unbalanced.

The amount of energy our bodies require for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food is known as the ________________________ of food.

Consuming about _____ calories more than is needed results in a weight gain of one pound of fat.

The body's appetite controls are mainly located in the

Tim is thin, and he wants to gain weight for football. He does not have an eating disorder. The best way for Tim to proceed would be to

Surgical procedures to treat obesity often have unpleasant side effects.

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Exam 6: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Hypertrophic obesity occurs primarily because of

The principle behind electrical impedance measurement is that

According to the experts, you should set a goal to lose no more than __________ pounds a week.

WHR assessment procedure was developed

Johanna was overfed as a baby. What form of obesity is she likely to develop?

Your emotional status has little effect on eating behaviors.

Physical activity uses 20-40% of caloric intake.

Fasting is only recommended as a last-resort, weight-loss measure and then only under medical supervision.

Which of the following BEST summarizes the set point theory?

Gastroplasty achieves its effectiveness as anti-obesity surgery by

Describe the methods used to measure body fat. List the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding a skinfold measurement?

The type of obesity characterized by an abnormally large number of fat cells is

Fad diets are often nutritionally unbalanced.

The amount of energy our bodies require for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food is known as the ________________________ of food.

Consuming about _____ calories more than is needed results in a weight gain of one pound of fat.

The body's appetite controls are mainly located in the

Tim is thin, and he wants to gain weight for football. He does not have an eating disorder. The best way for Tim to proceed would be to

Surgical procedures to treat obesity often have unpleasant side effects.

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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