Question 1

The average college student gains ____ pounds during their freshmen year.

Accepted Answer

A) 7 pounds 
B) 9 pounds 
C) 11 pounds 
D) 15 pounds 
A) 7 pounds 
B) 9 pounds 
C) 11 pounds 
D) 15 pounds

Question 2

The word "anorexia" means:

Accepted Answer

A) bone thin 
B) food enemy 
C) loss of appetite 
D) body image 
A) bone thin 
B) food enemy 
C) loss of appetite 
D) body image

Question 3

The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the brain that affect appetite.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the...

Question 4

____________________ obesity is defined by a BMI between 35.0 and 39.9.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ obesity is defined by a BMI...

Question 5

A life-threatening condition in which one's body mass index is above 40 is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) obesogenic overload 
B) obesogenic alert 
C) chronic obesity 
D) severe obesity 
A) obesogenic overload 
B) obesogenic alert 
C) chronic obesity 
D) severe obesity

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture shapes views of beauty and health. 
B) Historically, a thin body has always been viewed as beautiful. 
C) Women who read fashion magazines are more accepting of their bodies. 
D) Men are not influenced by media images. 
A) Culture shapes views of beauty and health. 
B) Historically, a thin body has always been viewed as beautiful. 
C) Women who read fashion magazines are more accepting of their bodies. 
D) Men are not influenced by media images.

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) self-induced vomiting 
B) intense fear of gaining weight 
C) severe menstrual cramps 
D) regular use of laxatives 
A) self-induced vomiting 
B) intense fear of gaining weight 
C) severe menstrual cramps 
D) regular use of laxatives

Question 8

Consider the global epidemic of obesity.Exposure to a(n) __________________ lifestyle seems to bring out susceptibility to excess weight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the global epidemic of obesity.Exposure to...

Question 9

What characteristic is sometimes seen in someone suffering from the restricting type of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) consuming only protein 
B) drinking more water 
C) smoking cigarettes 
D) avoiding alcohol 
A) consuming only protein 
B) drinking more water 
C) smoking cigarettes 
D) avoiding alcohol

Question 10

Weight gain in college women is linked to

Accepted Answer

A) increased workload 
B) alcohol consumption 
C) decreased physical activity 
D) eating late at night 
A) increased workload 
B) alcohol consumption 
C) decreased physical activity 
D) eating late at night

Question 11

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
-inflatable band around stomach to tighten or loosen

Accepted Answer

A) gastric bypass 
B) NEAT 
C) satiety 
D) bulimia 
E) anorexia
F)binge eating
G)banding
H)hunger
I)BMI
J)appetite 
A) gastric bypass 
B) NEAT 
C) satiety 
D) bulimia 
E) anorexia
F)binge eating
G)banding
H)hunger
I)BMI
J)appetite

Question 12

A BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more indicates that a person is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight 
B) of average weight for his/her height 
C) borderline overweight 
D) obese 
A) underweight 
B) of average weight for his/her height 
C) borderline overweight 
D) obese

Question 13

Which medical condition is most associated with bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A) heavy menstrual cycles 
B) erosion of dental enamel 
C) kidney disease 
D) panic attacks 
A) heavy menstrual cycles 
B) erosion of dental enamel 
C) kidney disease 
D) panic attacks

Question 14

The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Question 15

You are more likely to be overweight if you:

Accepted Answer

A) are at a lower income level. 
B) walk to school. 
C) live in a neighborhood with more supermarkets. 
D) have limited access to fast-food restaurants. 
A) are at a lower income level. 
B) walk to school. 
C) live in a neighborhood with more supermarkets. 
D) have limited access to fast-food restaurants.

Question 16

Attentive eaters are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the amount they eat by 10% 
B) increase the amount they eat at a later meal by 25% 
C) reduce the amount they eat at a later meal by 10% 
D) reduce the amount they eat by 25% 
A) increase the amount they eat by 10% 
B) increase the amount they eat at a later meal by 25% 
C) reduce the amount they eat at a later meal by 10% 
D) reduce the amount they eat by 25%

Question 17

What advice is most recommended when designing a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink water instead of soft drinks. 
B) Eliminate carbohydrates. 
C) Replace other fats with trans-fats. 
D) Consume meal-replacement shakes. 
A) Drink water instead of soft drinks. 
B) Eliminate carbohydrates. 
C) Replace other fats with trans-fats. 
D) Consume meal-replacement shakes.

Question 18

What percentage of college students use prescription stimulants to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 7.5% 
B) 9.2% 
C) 11.7% 
D) 13.6% 
A) 7.5% 
B) 9.2% 
C) 11.7% 
D) 13.6%

Question 19

Repeated cycles of rapid weight loss and gain is called ____________________ dieting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repeated cycles of rapid weight loss and...

Question 20

High-protein diets:

Accepted Answer

A) have been shown to reduce kidney disease 
B) are the easiest type of diet to follow 
C) can cause nausea, fatigue, and light-headedness 
D) focus on increasing daily fiber intake 
A) have been shown to reduce kidney disease 
B) are the easiest type of diet to follow 
C) can cause nausea, fatigue, and light-headedness 
D) focus on increasing daily fiber intake

The average college student gains ____ pounds during their freshmen year.

The word "anorexia" means:

The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the brain that affect appetite.

____________________ obesity is defined by a BMI between 35.0 and 39.9.

A life-threatening condition in which one's body mass index is above 40 is known as:

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Consider the global epidemic of obesity.Exposure to a(n) __________________ lifestyle seems to bring out susceptibility to excess weight.

What characteristic is sometimes seen in someone suffering from the restricting type of anorexia?

Weight gain in college women is linked to

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -inflatable band around stomach to tighten or loosen

A BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more indicates that a person is considered to be:

Which medical condition is most associated with bulimia?

The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the ____________________.

You are more likely to be overweight if you:

Attentive eaters are more likely to:

What advice is most recommended when designing a healthy diet?

What percentage of college students use prescription stimulants to lose weight?

Repeated cycles of rapid weight loss and gain is called ____________________ dieting.

High-protein diets:

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

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Exam 7: Managing Your Weight

The average college student gains ____ pounds during their freshmen year.

The word "anorexia" means:

The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the brain that affect appetite.

____________________ obesity is defined by a BMI between 35.0 and 39.9.

A life-threatening condition in which one's body mass index is above 40 is known as:

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Consider the global epidemic of obesity.Exposure to a(n) __________________ lifestyle seems to bring out susceptibility to excess weight.

What characteristic is sometimes seen in someone suffering from the restricting type of anorexia?

Weight gain in college women is linked to

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -inflatable band around stomach to tighten or loosen

A BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more indicates that a person is considered to be:

Which medical condition is most associated with bulimia?

The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the ____________________.

You are more likely to be overweight if you:

Attentive eaters are more likely to:

What advice is most recommended when designing a healthy diet?

What percentage of college students use prescription stimulants to lose weight?

Repeated cycles of rapid weight loss and gain is called ____________________ dieting.

High-protein diets:

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Caring for Your Mind

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters