Question 1

Diets high in protein and saturated fat have been linked with all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of heart disease. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) cancer. 
D) low breathing rate. 
A) increased risk of heart disease. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) cancer. 
D) low breathing rate. D

Question 2

Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) heart disease. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) all of the above. 
A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) heart disease. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) all of the above. D

Question 3

What type of fat is located on or within organs,such as the liver,heart,and brain?

Accepted Answer

A) subcutaneous 
B) visceral 
C) topical 
D) ectopic 
A) subcutaneous 
B) visceral 
C) topical 
D) ectopic D

Question 4

The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:

Accepted Answer

A) epigenetics. 
B) nutrigenetics. 
C) genetics 
D) alimentation genetics. 
A) epigenetics. 
B) nutrigenetics. 
C) genetics 
D) alimentation genetics.

Question 5

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) one small meal per day 
B) four to five small meals per day,including breakfast and snacks 
C) three larger meals per day with no snacks 
D) one large meal in the evening 
A) one small meal per day 
B) four to five small meals per day,including breakfast and snacks 
C) three larger meals per day with no snacks 
D) one large meal in the evening

Question 6

Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

Accepted Answer

A) true percent body fat. 
B) an accurate index of body composition. 
C) a range of recommended body weights associated with the lowest mortality. 
D) an accurate assessment of obesity. 
A) true percent body fat. 
B) an accurate index of body composition. 
C) a range of recommended body weights associated with the lowest mortality. 
D) an accurate assessment of obesity.

Question 7

Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) paying special attention to portion sizes. 
B) serving meals on large plates and bowls. 
C) avoiding late night eating. 
D) eating slowly. 
A) paying special attention to portion sizes. 
B) serving meals on large plates and bowls. 
C) avoiding late night eating. 
D) eating slowly.

Question 8

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

Accepted Answer

A) reduced activity level. 
B) poor eating habits. 
C) the inevitable weight gain associated with getting older. 
D) stress related to leaving home. 
A) reduced activity level. 
B) poor eating habits. 
C) the inevitable weight gain associated with getting older. 
D) stress related to leaving home.

Question 10

All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) overeating to alleviate lonliness. 
B) eating a well balanced diet. 
C) eating to stay awake. 
D) eating as an antidote to boredom. 
A) overeating to alleviate lonliness. 
B) eating a well balanced diet. 
C) eating to stay awake. 
D) eating as an antidote to boredom.

Question 11

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

Accepted Answer

Body image refers to the perception and

Question 13

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are potential side effects of weight loss surgery for individuals with poor cardiorespiratory fitness,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) stroke. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) death. 
D) diabetes. 
A) stroke. 
B) kidney failure. 
C) death. 
D) diabetes.

Question 15

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

Accepted Answer

The energy balance equation is a simple

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

Accepted Answer

A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is considered an active endocrine organ. 
D) It is not associated with increased health risks. 
A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is considered an active endocrine organ. 
D) It is not associated with increased health risks.

Question 17

Diabetes is associated with all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) kidney failure. 
B) seizures. 
C) amputations. 
D) blindness. 
A) kidney failure. 
B) seizures. 
C) amputations. 
D) blindness.

Question 18

Adverse effects of ephedrine include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) elevated blood pressure. 
B) appetite suppression. 
C) panic attacks. 
D) seizures. 
A) elevated blood pressure. 
B) appetite suppression. 
C) panic attacks. 
D) seizures.

Question 19

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) underweight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) family eating patterns 
D) having a low income 
A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) family eating patterns 
D) having a low income

Exam 4: Weight Management

Diets high in protein and saturated fat have been linked with all of the following,EXCEPT:

Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to:

What type of fat is located on or within organs,such as the liver,heart,and brain?

The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following,EXCEPT:

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management,EXCEPT:

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

All of the following are potential side effects of weight loss surgery for individuals with poor cardiorespiratory fitness,EXCEPT:

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

Diabetes is associated with all of the following,EXCEPT:

Adverse effects of ephedrine include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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