Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE about weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-calorie diets almost always result in regained weight. 
B) Careful attention to portions is a key factor in sustained weight loss. 
C) Short-term diets are as effective as long-term behavior modification. 
D) Restrictive diets may be both physiologically and psychologically harmful. 
A) Low-calorie diets almost always result in regained weight. 
B) Careful attention to portions is a key factor in sustained weight loss. 
C) Short-term diets are as effective as long-term behavior modification. 
D) Restrictive diets may be both physiologically and psychologically harmful.

Question 2

Discuss some of the concerns associated with eating out at restaurants and give some strategies that can be used to combat overeating.

Accepted Answer

•Americans no longer know what a reasona

Question 3

When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,

Accepted Answer

A) appetite levels increase. 
B) you feel like exercising. 
C) appetite levels decrease. 
D) you can consume large amounts of food without gaining weight. 
A) appetite levels increase. 
B) you feel like exercising. 
C) appetite levels decrease. 
D) you can consume large amounts of food without gaining weight.

Question 4

Which type of dieting involves a cycle of restriction and weight loss followed by a period of weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) yo-yo diets 
B) low-carbohydrate diets 
C) very-low-calorie diets 
D) fasting 
A) yo-yo diets 
B) low-carbohydrate diets 
C) very-low-calorie diets 
D) fasting

Question 5

All of the following are scientific methods for determining body composition EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) height and weight tables. 
B) bioelectrical impedance analysis. 
C) skinfold measures. 
D) hydrostatic measures. 
A) height and weight tables. 
B) bioelectrical impedance analysis. 
C) skinfold measures. 
D) hydrostatic measures.

Question 6

A high waist-to-hip ratio would indicate that more fat is stored in the

Accepted Answer

A) hips and thighs. 
B) abdominal area. 
C) upper body. 
D) neck and face. 
A) hips and thighs. 
B) abdominal area. 
C) upper body. 
D) neck and face.

Question 7

The process that occurs when fat cells swell and enlarge is

Accepted Answer

A) dystrophy. 
B) hypertrophy. 
C) hyperthyroidism. 
D) hyperbole. 
A) dystrophy. 
B) hypertrophy. 
C) hyperthyroidism. 
D) hyperbole.

Question 8

Benefits of weight-loss surgery include the potential to reverse

Accepted Answer

A) certain types of cancers. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) infections. 
D) Crohn's disease. 
A) certain types of cancers. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) infections. 
D) Crohn's disease.

Question 9

As body mass index decreases below 18.5,an adult's overall health risk increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.

Accepted Answer

The three factors that determine how man

Question 11

Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a beverage while he is studying.A good choice might be

Accepted Answer

A) a cup of low-sodium broth. 
B) an energy drink. 
C) a glass of cranberry juice. 
D) a glass of wine. 
A) a cup of low-sodium broth. 
B) an energy drink. 
C) a glass of cranberry juice. 
D) a glass of wine.

Question 12

Problems associated with severe caloric restriction include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) blood sugar imbalance. 
B) fatigue. 
C) dehydration. 
D) increased tolerance for cold. 
A) blood sugar imbalance. 
B) fatigue. 
C) dehydration. 
D) increased tolerance for cold.

Question 13

Identify at least three environmental factors that you believe have contributed to the increase in obesity in the U.S.in the last 50 years and explain how.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should include any

Question 14

Two males of equal size and leanness but different ages will burn the same amount of calories at rest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Currently there is no prescription weight loss drug available that can be used over time without increasing the chances of

Accepted Answer

A) relapse and weight gain. 
B) excess fluid loss. 
C) adverse effects. 
D) adverse effects and abuse. 
A) relapse and weight gain. 
B) excess fluid loss. 
C) adverse effects. 
D) adverse effects and abuse.

Question 16

Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are

Accepted Answer

A) triggers. 
B) pressures. 
C) behaviors. 
D) feelings. 
A) triggers. 
B) pressures. 
C) behaviors. 
D) feelings.

Question 17

Basal metabolic rate is relatively stable throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) produce drastic ketosis. 
B) damage heart valves. 
C) cause cancer. 
D) damage the gastrointestinal tract. 
A) produce drastic ketosis. 
B) damage heart valves. 
C) cause cancer. 
D) damage the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) hunger. 
C) appetite. 
D) satiety. 
A) adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) hunger. 
C) appetite. 
D) satiety.

Exam 14: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Which of the following is FALSE about weight management?

Discuss some of the concerns associated with eating out at restaurants and give some strategies that can be used to combat overeating.

When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,

Which type of dieting involves a cycle of restriction and weight loss followed by a period of weight gain?

All of the following are scientific methods for determining body composition EXCEPT

A high waist-to-hip ratio would indicate that more fat is stored in the

The process that occurs when fat cells swell and enlarge is

Benefits of weight-loss surgery include the potential to reverse

As body mass index decreases below 18.5,an adult's overall health risk increases.

Identify the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.

Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a beverage while he is studying.A good choice might be

Problems associated with severe caloric restriction include all of the following EXCEPT

Identify at least three environmental factors that you believe have contributed to the increase in obesity in the U.S.in the last 50 years and explain how.

Two males of equal size and leanness but different ages will burn the same amount of calories at rest.

Currently there is no prescription weight loss drug available that can be used over time without increasing the chances of

Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are

Basal metabolic rate is relatively stable throughout life.

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

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