Question 1

Compared to women, men are more likely to use which of the following as the primary method of weight control?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive exercise 
B)  bingeing and purging 
C)  severe caloric restriction 
D)  laxatives and diet pills 
A)  excessive exercise 
B)  bingeing and purging 
C)  severe caloric restriction 
D)  laxatives and diet pills

Question 2

Underwater weighing is the most practical method for determining body composition in obese individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Uncoupling proteins are found in the

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleus. 
B)  mitochondria. 
C)  ribosomes. 
D)  vacuoles. 
A)  nucleus. 
B)  mitochondria. 
C)  ribosomes. 
D)  vacuoles.

Question 4

Describe the symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Discuss the similarities and differences between these two conditions.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are

Question 5

A fad diet is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  varied and balanced menu options. 
B)  long-term, gradual weight loss. 
C)  short-term popularity based on a marketing gimmick that appeals to desires and fears. 
D)  substantive scientific data to back up its weight-loss claims. 
A)  varied and balanced menu options. 
B)  long-term, gradual weight loss. 
C)  short-term popularity based on a marketing gimmick that appeals to desires and fears. 
D)  substantive scientific data to back up its weight-loss claims.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good behavior modification technique to utilize when attempting to maintain a healthy body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep a log of everything you eat each day. 
B)  Avoid grocery shopping when you are hungry. 
C)  Serve food on smaller plates. 
D)  Vary eating times and locations and provide a distraction while eating. 
A)  Keep a log of everything you eat each day. 
B)  Avoid grocery shopping when you are hungry. 
C)  Serve food on smaller plates. 
D)  Vary eating times and locations and provide a distraction while eating.

Question 7

Compared to white adipose tissue, brown adipose tissue contains more

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cells. 
B)  fat. 
C)  protein. 
D)  mitochondria. 
A)  red blood cells. 
B)  fat. 
C)  protein. 
D)  mitochondria.

Question 8

Peptide YY (PYY) is a protein that

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases appetite and inhibits food intake. 
B)  increases appetite and encourages food intake. 
C)  increases energy expenditure by generating heat. 
D)  uncouples certain steps in the production of energy. 
A)  decreases appetite and inhibits food intake. 
B)  increases appetite and encourages food intake. 
C)  increases energy expenditure by generating heat. 
D)  uncouples certain steps in the production of energy.

Question 9

Ben is a 50-year-old sedentary obese man who would like to develop sound weight loss strategies to improve his health. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight-change plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start by exercising a minimum of 15 minutes a day, 3 days per week, and increase the frequency, time, and intensity gradually. 
B)  Set a goal to lose a minimum of 4 pounds a week. 
C)  Reduce serving sizes on all foods to those recommended in the USDA Food Patterns. 
D)  Limit daily fat intake to 15-25% of total energy intake. 
A)  Start by exercising a minimum of 15 minutes a day, 3 days per week, and increase the frequency, time, and intensity gradually. 
B)  Set a goal to lose a minimum of 4 pounds a week. 
C)  Reduce serving sizes on all foods to those recommended in the USDA Food Patterns. 
D)  Limit daily fat intake to 15-25% of total energy intake.

Question 10

The hormone ghrelin works in the hypothalamus to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate appetite. 
B)  decrease appetite. 
C)  produce extra heat. 
D)  produce extra energy. 
A)  stimulate appetite. 
B)  decrease appetite. 
C)  produce extra heat. 
D)  produce extra energy.

Question 11

Anorexia nervosa does not occur in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The dental problems associated with bulimia nervosa are related to the insufficient intake of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Our diet and activity patterns as children influence our body weights as adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fat stored mainly around the hips and thighs is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  triangular fat patterning. 
B)  circular fat patterning. 
C)  apple-shaped fat patterning. 
D)  pear-shaped fat patterning. 
A)  triangular fat patterning. 
B)  circular fat patterning. 
C)  apple-shaped fat patterning. 
D)  pear-shaped fat patterning.

Question 15

For men, the risk of chronic disease increases with a waist circumference above

Accepted Answer

A)  38 inches. 
B)  40 inches. 
C)  42 inches. 
D)  44 inches. 
A)  38 inches. 
B)  40 inches. 
C)  42 inches. 
D)  44 inches.

Question 16

Describe how eating disorders differ among men as compared to women.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders can differ among men co

Question 17

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictive eating patterns that lead to starvation. 
B)  repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging. 
C)  binge eating an average of twice a week or more, without compensatory purging. 
D)  the majority of the day's energy intake occurring after 8:00 PM. 
A)  restrictive eating patterns that lead to starvation. 
B)  repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging. 
C)  binge eating an average of twice a week or more, without compensatory purging. 
D)  the majority of the day's energy intake occurring after 8:00 PM.

Question 18

George's dinner contains 750 kcal. What is the maximum amount of kilocalories George will expend in order to process this meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 kcal 
B)  50 kcal 
C)  75 kcal 
D)  150 kcal 
A)  10 kcal 
B)  50 kcal 
C)  75 kcal 
D)  150 kcal

Question 19

Children who are obese are 60% more likely to be the targets of bullies than children of normal weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Morbid obesity is classified as having a BMI greater than or equal to

Accepted Answer

A)  24.9 kg/m2. 
B)  29.9 kg/m2. 
C)  40.0 kg/m2. 
D)  49.0 kg/m2. 
A)  24.9 kg/m2. 
B)  29.9 kg/m2. 
C)  40.0 kg/m2. 
D)  49.0 kg/m2.

Compared to women, men are more likely to use which of the following as the primary method of weight control?

Underwater weighing is the most practical method for determining body composition in obese individuals.

Uncoupling proteins are found in the

Describe the symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Discuss the similarities and differences between these two conditions.

A fad diet is characterized by

Which of the following is NOT a good behavior modification technique to utilize when attempting to maintain a healthy body weight?

Compared to white adipose tissue, brown adipose tissue contains more

Peptide YY (PYY) is a protein that

Ben is a 50-year-old sedentary obese man who would like to develop sound weight loss strategies to improve his health. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight-change plan?

The hormone ghrelin works in the hypothalamus to

Anorexia nervosa does not occur in males.

The dental problems associated with bulimia nervosa are related to the insufficient intake of calcium.

Our diet and activity patterns as children influence our body weights as adults.

Fat stored mainly around the hips and thighs is termed

For men, the risk of chronic disease increases with a waist circumference above

Describe how eating disorders differ among men as compared to women.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by

George's dinner contains 750 kcal. What is the maximum amount of kilocalories George will expend in order to process this meal?

Children who are obese are 60% more likely to be the targets of bullies than children of normal weight.

Morbid obesity is classified as having a BMI greater than or equal to

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Exam 9: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Compared to women, men are more likely to use which of the following as the primary method of weight control?

Underwater weighing is the most practical method for determining body composition in obese individuals.

Uncoupling proteins are found in the

Describe the symptoms associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Discuss the similarities and differences between these two conditions.

A fad diet is characterized by

Which of the following is NOT a good behavior modification technique to utilize when attempting to maintain a healthy body weight?

Compared to white adipose tissue, brown adipose tissue contains more

Peptide YY (PYY) is a protein that

Ben is a 50-year-old sedentary obese man who would like to develop sound weight loss strategies to improve his health. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight-change plan?

The hormone ghrelin works in the hypothalamus to

Anorexia nervosa does not occur in males.

The dental problems associated with bulimia nervosa are related to the insufficient intake of calcium.

Our diet and activity patterns as children influence our body weights as adults.

Fat stored mainly around the hips and thighs is termed

For men, the risk of chronic disease increases with a waist circumference above

Describe how eating disorders differ among men as compared to women.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by

George's dinner contains 750 kcal. What is the maximum amount of kilocalories George will expend in order to process this meal?

Children who are obese are 60% more likely to be the targets of bullies than children of normal weight.

Morbid obesity is classified as having a BMI greater than or equal to

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