Exam 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Annie had a long day at work and has an overwhelming craving for pasta. She decides to ask her friend Nicole to meet her at their favorite Italian restaurant. Annie is experiencing

Allen has just eaten a large meal and pushes his plate away, unable to eat any more. He is experiencing

What percentage of dieters are likely to regain lost weight within two years?

Which type of dieting involves a restriction of total food intake to a small amount or the exclusive use of powder or liquid formulas as the source of nourishment?

Over the last 20 years, the calorie intake of Americans has increased. This is due in part to

The body fat percentage below which a woman is considered to be underweight is

The amount of energy the body uses at complete rest is known as the

Higher metabolic rates during growth and development periods such as puberty and pregnancy are part of

Data from the National Health Interview Survey show that 4 in 10 adults

Basal metabolic rate is relatively stable throughout life.

Individuals who go on and off starvation diets multiple times to lose weight will likely end up with

The weight loss drugs Redux and Pondimin (also known as fen-phen) were recalled after FDA approval and widespread use because they were found to

The prevalence of obesity is consistent across all subpopulations in the United States.

Jorge went for a run after his morning classes. He hadn't eaten breakfast and now he is feeling lightheaded and has a gnawing feeling in his stomach. Jorge is experiencing

The concept of adaptive thermogenesis attempts to explain

The body adapts to prolonged fasting or carbohydrate deprivation by converting body fat to ketones to be used as fuel for brain cells, a process known as

Which type of weight loss surgery involves a procedure that restricts stomach size to limit food intake?

Which theory holds that some people have a genetic disposition toward fat storage and retaining weight?

When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,

Exercising 30 minutes a day is a sufficient amount of physical activity for maintaining a stable weight.