Question 1

Which of the following protects against weight gain and helps increase lean body mass?

Accepted Answer

A) commercial nutritional supplements 
B) a 1,000-calories-per-day diet plan 
C) physical activity 
D) 8 glasses of water per day 
A) commercial nutritional supplements 
B) a 1,000-calories-per-day diet plan 
C) physical activity 
D) 8 glasses of water per day C

Question 2

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) get surgical treatment for obesity 
B) try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months 
C) try lifestyle modification for at least six months 
D) seek professional counseling 
A) get surgical treatment for obesity 
B) try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months 
C) try lifestyle modification for at least six months 
D) seek professional counseling

Question 5

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Accepted Answer

A) higher the body's set point. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight. 
A) higher the body's set point. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight.

Question 6

Processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may

Accepted Answer

A) be high in calories. 
B) contain hidden fats. 
C) be as natural as fresh foods. 
D) contain high levels of cholesterol. 
A) be high in calories. 
B) contain hidden fats. 
C) be as natural as fresh foods. 
D) contain high levels of cholesterol.

Question 7

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 8

One example of a snack that is low in energy density is

Accepted Answer

A) carrots. 
B) crackers. 
C) a cookie. 
D) ice cream. 
A) carrots. 
B) crackers. 
C) a cookie. 
D) ice cream.

Question 9

An initial step that Alan can take toward solving the cause of his weight gain is to

Accepted Answer

A) take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class. 
B) adopt a vegetarian diet. 
C) eat two large meals instead of three each day. 
D) eliminate all snacks. 
A) take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class. 
B) adopt a vegetarian diet. 
C) eat two large meals instead of three each day. 
D) eliminate all snacks.

Question 10

Name and describe the four major types of eating disorders discussed in the text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

The four major types of eating disorders

Question 11

The eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

Accepted Answer

A) borderline disordered eating. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) binge-eating disorder. 
A) borderline disordered eating. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) binge-eating disorder.

Question 12

Which of the following represents the most important factor in successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) lifestyle choices 
C) genetics 
D) environment 
A) metabolism 
B) lifestyle choices 
C) genetics 
D) environment

Question 13

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) has been decreasing in recent decades. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages. 
A) has been decreasing in recent decades. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Question 14

The concept of energy balance refers to the relationship between

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity and resting metabolism. 
B) body weight and body composition. 
C) calories consumed and calories expended. 
D) body image and body composition. 
A) physical activity and resting metabolism. 
B) body weight and body composition. 
C) calories consumed and calories expended. 
D) body image and body composition.

Question 15

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

Accepted Answer

Body image refers to the perception and

Question 16

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

Accepted Answer

A) electrical conduction through tissue. 
B) body density and water displacement. 
C) air displacement by the body. 
D) height and total body weight. 
A) electrical conduction through tissue. 
B) body density and water displacement. 
C) air displacement by the body. 
D) height and total body weight.

Question 18

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 stored in a layer directly under the skin. 
D) It is associated with increased health risks. 
A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is stored in a layer directly under the skin. 
D) It is associated with increased health risks.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes. 
B) It can be controlled only by major weight loss. 
C) It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle. 
D) It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes. 
A) It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes. 
B) It can be controlled only by major weight loss. 
C) It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle. 
D) It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes.

Question 20

According to the National Weight Control Registry,which of the following behaviors is associated with regaining weight after losing it?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the energy intake from fat 
B) maintaining daily moderate physical activity 
C) continuing to maintain dietary restrictions after weight loss 
D) monitoring of food intake and body weight frequently 
A) increasing the energy intake from fat 
B) maintaining daily moderate physical activity 
C) continuing to maintain dietary restrictions after weight loss 
D) monitoring of food intake and body weight frequently

Exam 14: Weight Management

Which of the following protects against weight gain and helps increase lean body mass?

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may

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?

One example of a snack that is low in energy density is

An initial step that Alan can take toward solving the cause of his weight gain is to

Name and describe the four major types of eating disorders discussed in the text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

The eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

Which of the following represents the most important factor in successful weight management?

Type 2 diabetes

The concept of energy balance refers to the relationship between

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

According to the National Weight Control Registry,which of the following behaviors is associated with regaining weight after losing it?

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