Question 1

The theory that the body has a certain weight that it strives to maintain is called:

Accepted Answer

A) set?point theory. 
B) restraint theory. 
C) equilibrium theory. 
D) maintenance theory. 
A) set?point theory. 
B) restraint theory. 
C) equilibrium theory. 
D) maintenance theory.

Question 2

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

Accepted Answer

A) low?density (LDL) 
B) very low density (VLDL) 
C)  high?density (HDL) 
D) very?high?density (VHDL) 
A) low?density (LDL) 
B) very low density (VLDL) 
C)  high?density (HDL) 
D) very?high?density (VHDL)

Question 3

Of the following, which strategy has been least effective in reducing traffic accidents?

Accepted Answer

A) Driver training courses. 
B) Auto design changes. 
C) Highway marking changes. 
D) Raising the driving age. 
A) Driver training courses. 
B) Auto design changes. 
C) Highway marking changes. 
D) Raising the driving age.

Question 4

Exposure to asbestos is strongly connected to

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) lung cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) brain damage 
A) hypertension 
B) lung cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) brain damage

Question 5

Your couch potato friend tells you that exercise is grossly overrated.Refute his armchair logic.

Accepted Answer

Exercise is not overrated at all. In fac

Question 6

Individuals who lose weight and regain it will find it easier to subsequently lose weight again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items
-With the exception of medical treatments, some of the most effective methods for losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight?loss programs 
A) Weight Watchers 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Behavioural techniques 
D) Bariatric surgery 
E) Worksite weight?loss programs

Question 8

Sean eats animal meats at every meal, whereas Malala eats a diet richin fruits, fibre and
vegetables.Considering their eating patterns, it is likely that Malala is at a lower risk for cancer
than is Sean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following facts about fat cells are true?

Accepted Answer

A) Their number increases mainly in childhood and adolescence. 
B) Their number can increase but not decrease. 
C) They are related to the body's set point. 
D) all of the above 
A) Their number increases mainly in childhood and adolescence. 
B) Their number can increase but not decrease. 
C) They are related to the body's set point. 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items
-Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricots contain beta?carotene which the body converts to one of these

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) vitamins 
E) minerals 
A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) vitamins 
E) minerals

Question 11

Discuss the general trends in effective safety intervention programs.

Accepted Answer

Effective safety intervention programs h

Question 12

Research on work?site weight?loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

Accepted Answer

A) proper nutrition information 
B) a strong aversive component 
C) use of self?monitoring 
D) motivational techniques such as weight-loss competitions 
A) proper nutrition information 
B) a strong aversive component 
C) use of self?monitoring 
D) motivational techniques such as weight-loss competitions

Question 13

Protein-sparing modified fast regimens:

Accepted Answer

A) are used mainly for those who are obese 
B) is safe, used short term and requires medical supervison 
C) are used only when other approaches have failed 
D) all of the above 
A) are used mainly for those who are obese 
B) is safe, used short term and requires medical supervison 
C) are used only when other approaches have failed 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Accepted Answer

"Right to Know" laws are significant bec

Question 15

Exposure to carcinogenic substances

Accepted Answer

A) invariably leads to cancer. 
B) is not usually dangerous in small or infrequent doses. 
C) no longer occurs in today's environment. 
D) might be outweighed in risk by benefits. 
A) invariably leads to cancer. 
B) is not usually dangerous in small or infrequent doses. 
C) no longer occurs in today's environment. 
D) might be outweighed in risk by benefits.

Question 16

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) sodium. 
C) caffeine. 
D) fibre. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) sodium. 
C) caffeine. 
D) fibre.

Question 17

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

Accepted Answer

A) attractiveness and BMI. 
B) actual weight and BMI. 
C) attractiveness and healthfulness. 
D) stamina and body shape. 
A) attractiveness and BMI. 
B) actual weight and BMI. 
C) attractiveness and healthfulness. 
D) stamina and body shape.

Question 18

The most frequent accidental fatalities involve

Accepted Answer

A) domestic accidents. 
B) traffic accidents. 
C) air travel. 
D) fires. 
A) domestic accidents. 
B) traffic accidents. 
C) air travel. 
D) fires.

Question 19

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadians 
B) Israelis 
C) Columbians 
D) Japanese 
A) Canadians 
B) Israelis 
C) Columbians 
D) Japanese

Question 20

An important factor in getting a person to start and stay with an exercise program is

Accepted Answer

A) the convenience of the program. 
B) their readiness to begin a program. 
C) their physical ability. 
D) their knowledge about exercises and health. 
A) the convenience of the program. 
B) their readiness to begin a program. 
C) their physical ability. 
D) their knowledge about exercises and health.

The theory that the body has a certain weight that it strives to maintain is called:

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

Of the following, which strategy has been least effective in reducing traffic accidents?

Exposure to asbestos is strongly connected to

Your couch potato friend tells you that exercise is grossly overrated.Refute his armchair logic.

Individuals who lose weight and regain it will find it easier to subsequently lose weight again.

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items -With the exception of medical treatments, some of the most effective methods for losing weight.

Sean eats animal meats at every meal, whereas Malala eats a diet richin fruits, fibre and vegetables.Considering their eating patterns, it is likely that Malala is at a lower risk for cancer than is Sean.

Which of the following facts about fat cells are true?

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items -Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricots contain beta?carotene which the body converts to one of these

Discuss the general trends in effective safety intervention programs.

Research on work?site weight?loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

Protein-sparing modified fast regimens:

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Exposure to carcinogenic substances

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

The most frequent accidental fatalities involve

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most?

An important factor in getting a person to start and stay with an exercise program is

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The theory that the body has a certain weight that it strives to maintain is called:

The type of lipoprotein associated with decreased cholesterol deposits in blood vessels is

Of the following, which strategy has been least effective in reducing traffic accidents?

Exposure to asbestos is strongly connected to

Your couch potato friend tells you that exercise is grossly overrated.Refute his armchair logic.

Individuals who lose weight and regain it will find it easier to subsequently lose weight again.

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items -With the exception of medical treatments, some of the most effective methods for losing weight.

Sean eats animal meats at every meal, whereas Malala eats a diet richin fruits, fibre and vegetables.Considering their eating patterns, it is likely that Malala is at a lower risk for cancer than is Sean.

Which of the following facts about fat cells are true?

Match the following classification of food components (a-e) with an example or description listed in items -Fruits and vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricots contain beta?carotene which the body converts to one of these

Discuss the general trends in effective safety intervention programs.

Research on work?site weight?loss programs indicates that the most needed factor to ensure their success is

Protein-sparing modified fast regimens:

Explain the significance of "Right to Know" laws.

Exposure to carcinogenic substances

The dietary substance most strongly associated with hypertension is

We tend to judge the desirability of our weight based on the criteria of:

The most frequent accidental fatalities involve

Which cultural group avoids eating dietary fat the most?

An important factor in getting a person to start and stay with an exercise program is

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