Question 1

The percentage of the inheritance of obesity that is accounted for by genetic factors is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  15% to 30%. 
B)  25% to 50%. 
C)  35% to 70%. 
D)  45% to 90%. 
A)  15% to 30%. 
B)  25% to 50%. 
C)  35% to 70%. 
D)  45% to 90%.

Question 2

Weight gain may occur in people who use:

Accepted Answer

A)  corticosteroids. 
B)  cigarettes. 
C)  caffeinated coffee. 
D)  nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. 
A)  corticosteroids. 
B)  cigarettes. 
C)  caffeinated coffee. 
D)  nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.

Question 3

Obesity is associated with increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  peptic ulcer. 
C)  ulcerative colitis. 
D)  eczema. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  peptic ulcer. 
C)  ulcerative colitis. 
D)  eczema.

Question 4

Class 3 obesity is defined as BMI above:

Accepted Answer

A)  27 kg/m2. 
B)  30 kg/m2. 
C)  35 kg/m2. 
D)  40 kg/m2. 
A)  27 kg/m2. 
B)  30 kg/m2. 
C)  35 kg/m2. 
D)  40 kg/m2.

Question 5

A factor during fetal development that is associated with overweight during young adulthood is maternal:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol intake. 
B)  caffeine intake. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  fever. 
A)  alcohol intake. 
B)  caffeine intake. 
C)  smoking. 
D)  fever.

Question 6

Individuals with a BMI above 40 kg/m² may be eligible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  surgery for treatment of obesity. 
B)  use of a handicap parking sign. 
C)  subsidies for participation in a weight loss program. 
D)  reduced-cost health club memberships. 
A)  surgery for treatment of obesity. 
B)  use of a handicap parking sign. 
C)  subsidies for participation in a weight loss program. 
D)  reduced-cost health club memberships.

Question 7

A factor during infancy that may decrease the risk of obesity during childhood and adolescence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  feeding on demand. 
B)  feeding on a schedule. 
C)  exclusive bottle feeding. 
D)  exclusive breastfeeding. 
A)  feeding on demand. 
B)  feeding on a schedule. 
C)  exclusive bottle feeding. 
D)  exclusive breastfeeding.

Question 8

Weight gain occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  calories are eaten too late in the day. 
B)  the diet contains a high percentage of calories from fat. 
C)  the diet contains a high percentage of calories from high-fructose corn syrup. 
D)  calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure. 
A)  calories are eaten too late in the day. 
B)  the diet contains a high percentage of calories from fat. 
C)  the diet contains a high percentage of calories from high-fructose corn syrup. 
D)  calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure.

Question 9

The prevalence of obesity is increasing:

Accepted Answer

A)  linearly. 
B)  more and more rapidly. 
C)  in children and decreasing in adults. 
D)  more in men than in women. 
A)  linearly. 
B)  more and more rapidly. 
C)  in children and decreasing in adults. 
D)  more in men than in women.

Question 10

Another name for conscious control of food intake to maintain stable weight is:

Accepted Answer

A)  restrained eating. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  portion control. 
A)  restrained eating. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  portion control.

Question 11

The public health strategies that may help reverse the current obesity epidemic are:

Accepted Answer

A)  diet, exercise, and behavior modification. 
B)  drugs, supplements, and surgery. 
C)  education, regulation, and modification of the food supply. 
D)  portion control, low-fat diet, and low-sugar diet. 
A)  diet, exercise, and behavior modification. 
B)  drugs, supplements, and surgery. 
C)  education, regulation, and modification of the food supply. 
D)  portion control, low-fat diet, and low-sugar diet.

Question 12

Fat cells store and release fatty acids and:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain body temperature. 
B)  prevent essential fatty acid deficiency. 
C)  secrete hormones. 
D)  conduct nerve impulses. 
A)  maintain body temperature. 
B)  prevent essential fatty acid deficiency. 
C)  secrete hormones. 
D)  conduct nerve impulses.

Question 13

Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine help clients lose weight by:

Accepted Answer

A)  modifying the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. 
B)  blocking production and secretion of lipase from the pancreas. 
C)  increasing basal energy expenditure. 
D)  modifying taste buds to reduce the preference for sweet foods. 
A)  modifying the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. 
B)  blocking production and secretion of lipase from the pancreas. 
C)  increasing basal energy expenditure. 
D)  modifying taste buds to reduce the preference for sweet foods.

Question 14

If a diet plan results in weight loss, it is because it provides:

Accepted Answer

A)  enough protein to spare lean body mass. 
B)  enough carbohydrate to spare lean body mass. 
C)  fewer calories than the client expends. 
D)  enough variety to hold the client's interest. 
A)  enough protein to spare lean body mass. 
B)  enough carbohydrate to spare lean body mass. 
C)  fewer calories than the client expends. 
D)  enough variety to hold the client's interest.

Question 15

Dietetic professionals working with clients who need to lose weight should work toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid initial weight loss to encourage the client. 
B)  helping the client follow a specific diet plan. 
C)  rewarding the client for weight loss. 
D)  permanent lifestyle changes. 
A)  rapid initial weight loss to encourage the client. 
B)  helping the client follow a specific diet plan. 
C)  rewarding the client for weight loss. 
D)  permanent lifestyle changes.

Question 16

The factor that contributes most to the success of a diet plan is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fat intake. 
B)  behavior modification. 
C)  education. 
D)  adherence. 
A)  fat intake. 
B)  behavior modification. 
C)  education. 
D)  adherence.

Question 17

Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine are only approved for short-term use because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they may cause too much weight loss. 
B)  they are related to addictive amphetamines. 
C)  long-term use has not been studied. 
D)  they may cause shortness of breath. 
A)  they may cause too much weight loss. 
B)  they are related to addictive amphetamines. 
C)  long-term use has not been studied. 
D)  they may cause shortness of breath.

Question 18

One factor that enhances the release of peptides that produce hunger is:

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine intake. 
B)  ambient temperature. 
C)  blood cholesterol level. 
D)  sleep deprivation. 
A)  caffeine intake. 
B)  ambient temperature. 
C)  blood cholesterol level. 
D)  sleep deprivation.

Question 19

Health risks associated with being obese include:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  nocturia. 
C)  food allergies. 
D)  multiple sclerosis. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  nocturia. 
C)  food allergies. 
D)  multiple sclerosis.

Question 20

Generally, walking 1 mile would expend about:

Accepted Answer

A)  50 kcal. 
B)  100 kcal. 
C)  150 kcal. 
D)  200 kcal. 
A)  50 kcal. 
B)  100 kcal. 
C)  150 kcal. 
D)  200 kcal.

Exam 15: The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance

The percentage of the inheritance of obesity that is accounted for by genetic factors is about:

Weight gain may occur in people who use:

Obesity is associated with increased risk of:

Class 3 obesity is defined as BMI above:

A factor during fetal development that is associated with overweight during young adulthood is maternal:

Individuals with a BMI above 40 kg/m² may be eligible for:

A factor during infancy that may decrease the risk of obesity during childhood and adolescence is:

Weight gain occurs when:

The prevalence of obesity is increasing:

Another name for conscious control of food intake to maintain stable weight is:

The public health strategies that may help reverse the current obesity epidemic are:

Fat cells store and release fatty acids and:

Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine help clients lose weight by:

If a diet plan results in weight loss, it is because it provides:

Dietetic professionals working with clients who need to lose weight should work toward:

The factor that contributes most to the success of a diet plan is:

Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine are only approved for short-term use because:

One factor that enhances the release of peptides that produce hunger is:

Health risks associated with being obese include:

Generally, walking 1 mile would expend about:

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