Question 1

In a study of overweight girls and boys, self-esteem levels

Accepted Answer

A) were not affected by weight levels. 
B) went down for boys but not for girls over time. 
C)  went down for both boys and girls but raised as boys got older. 
D) went down for girls but not for boys over time. 
A) were not affected by weight levels. 
B) went down for boys but not for girls over time. 
C)  went down for both boys and girls but raised as boys got older. 
D) went down for girls but not for boys over time.

Question 2

Simple sugars are to _____ as amino acids are to _____:

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A) carbohydrates; proteins 
B) fats; vitamins 
C) proteins; fibre 
D) vitamins; minerals 
A) carbohydrates; proteins 
B) fats; vitamins 
C) proteins; fibre 
D) vitamins; minerals

Question 3

Cholesterol and saturated and unsaturated fats are classified as

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A) carbohydrates. 
B) a special class of proteins. 
C) lipids 
D) fat-soluble vitamins 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) a special class of proteins. 
C) lipids 
D) fat-soluble vitamins

Question 4

Which of the following factors is least likely to influence older adults' participation in exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Their physical functioning. 
B) Exaggerated notions of risk of exercise. 
C) Limited previous involvement in exercise. 
D) Sedentary social role models. 
A) Their physical functioning. 
B) Exaggerated notions of risk of exercise. 
C) Limited previous involvement in exercise. 
D) Sedentary social role models.

Question 5

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items
-A fad diet

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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 6

Besides medical treatment, the most effective method(s) for losing weight is/are

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A) dieting. 
B) exercise. 
C) behavioural methods. 
D) yo-yo or crash diets. 
A) dieting. 
B) exercise. 
C) behavioural methods. 
D) yo-yo or crash diets.

Question 7

Amino acids are components of ____ that are responsible for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) minerals; nerve transmission 
B) proteins; synthesis of new cell material 
C) lipids; providing energy 
D) vitamins; converting nutrients into energy 
A) minerals; nerve transmission 
B) proteins; synthesis of new cell material 
C) lipids; providing energy 
D) vitamins; converting nutrients into energy

Question 8

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by;

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A) encouraging regular exercise and discouraging TV viewing. 
B) monitoring their children's BMI. 
C) controlling the types of food that are present in the home. 
D) all of the above. 
A) encouraging regular exercise and discouraging TV viewing. 
B) monitoring their children's BMI. 
C) controlling the types of food that are present in the home. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Early studies found that diets rich in _____ are associated with lower cancer risk.This finding is not _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fat; supported 
B) beta-carotene; definitive 
C) lipids; supported 
D) sodium; definitive 
A) fat; supported 
B) beta-carotene; definitive 
C) lipids; supported 
D) sodium; definitive

Question 10

Weight?lifting and push?ups are forms of _____ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) isotonic 
B) isometric 
C) isokinetic 
D) aerobic 
A) isotonic 
B) isometric 
C) isokinetic 
D) aerobic

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) fibre 
D) minerals 
A) fats 
B) proteins 
C) fibre 
D) minerals

Question 12

Recent research with animals has shown that reducing caloric intake by 30%

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A) decreases metabolism. 
B) slows the aging process. 
C) increases longevity. 
D) all of the above. 
A) decreases metabolism. 
B) slows the aging process. 
C) increases longevity. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant.She should do which of the following:

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A) Nothing.Her typical diet should be just fine. 
B) Take recommended supplements due to her greater need for all nutrients. 
C) Take more iron, but no other additional nutrients. 
D) Take more vitamins but less iron. 
A) Nothing.Her typical diet should be just fine. 
B) Take recommended supplements due to her greater need for all nutrients. 
C) Take more iron, but no other additional nutrients. 
D) Take more vitamins but less iron.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a demonstrated effect of exercise?

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A) Weight loss. 
B) Enhanced self?esteem. 
C) Stress reduction. 
D) All of these are effects of exercise. 
A) Weight loss. 
B) Enhanced self?esteem. 
C) Stress reduction. 
D) All of these are effects of exercise.

Question 15

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980?

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A) Consumption of red meat has decreased. 
B) Consumption of fish has increased. 
C)  Consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased. 
D) Consumption of sugars has decreased. 
A) Consumption of red meat has decreased. 
B) Consumption of fish has increased. 
C)  Consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased. 
D) Consumption of sugars has decreased.

Question 16

You have just been hired to develop a successful weight reduction and exercise program for your company.Outline the basics of your plan.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here is an outline of the basics o

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding anorexia nervosa is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is most common in females. 
B) It is marked by intense fears of becoming overweight. 
C) It is characterized by a weight loss of at least 25%. 
D) all of the above 
A) It is most common in females. 
B) It is marked by intense fears of becoming overweight. 
C) It is characterized by a weight loss of at least 25%. 
D) all of the above

Question 18

After drastically reducing her caloric intake for a couple of months, Nan is upset that her weight loss results have begun to slow down considerably. One possible explanation for this phenomenon is

Accepted Answer

A) restraint theory. 
B) set-point theory. 
C) glycemic load. 
D) hyperinsulinemia. 
A) restraint theory. 
B) set-point theory. 
C) glycemic load. 
D) hyperinsulinemia.

Question 19

Driver education courses are the single most important factor in reducing traffic accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

Accepted Answer

A) the medulla. 
B) the endocrine gland. 
C) the frontal lobe. 
D) none of the above. 
A) the medulla. 
B) the endocrine gland. 
C) the frontal lobe. 
D) none of the above.

In a study of overweight girls and boys, self-esteem levels

Simple sugars are to _ as amino acids are to _:

Cholesterol and saturated and unsaturated fats are classified as

Which of the following factors is least likely to influence older adults' participation in exercise?

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items -A fad diet

Besides medical treatment, the most effective method(s) for losing weight is/are

Amino acids are components of that are responsible for _.

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by;

Early studies found that diets rich in _ are associated with lower cancer risk.This finding is not _.

Weight?lifting and push?ups are forms of _____ exercise.

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Recent research with animals has shown that reducing caloric intake by 30%

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant.She should do which of the following:

Which of the following is not a demonstrated effect of exercise?

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980?

You have just been hired to develop a successful weight reduction and exercise program for your company.Outline the basics of your plan.

Which of the following statements regarding anorexia nervosa is true?

After drastically reducing her caloric intake for a couple of months, Nan is upset that her weight loss results have begun to slow down considerably. One possible explanation for this phenomenon is

Driver education courses are the single most important factor in reducing traffic accidents.

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

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In a study of overweight girls and boys, self-esteem levels

Simple sugars are to _____ as amino acids are to _____:

Cholesterol and saturated and unsaturated fats are classified as

Which of the following factors is least likely to influence older adults' participation in exercise?

Match the following weight loss techniques (a-e) with their descriptions in items -A fad diet

Besides medical treatment, the most effective method(s) for losing weight is/are

Amino acids are components of ____ that are responsible for _____.

Parents may help their children maintain a healthy weight by;

Early studies found that diets rich in _____ are associated with lower cancer risk.This finding is not _____.

Weight?lifting and push?ups are forms of _____ exercise.

Which of the following is not considered a nutrient?

Recent research with animals has shown that reducing caloric intake by 30%

Amanda has just found out she is pregnant.She should do which of the following:

Which of the following is not a demonstrated effect of exercise?

Which is NOT true of changes in the North American diet since 1980?

You have just been hired to develop a successful weight reduction and exercise program for your company.Outline the basics of your plan.

Which of the following statements regarding anorexia nervosa is true?

After drastically reducing her caloric intake for a couple of months, Nan is upset that her weight loss results have begun to slow down considerably. One possible explanation for this phenomenon is

Driver education courses are the single most important factor in reducing traffic accidents.

The mechanism in the brain thought to control body weight is

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Simple sugars are to _ as amino acids are to _:

Amino acids are components of that are responsible for _.

Early studies found that diets rich in _ are associated with lower cancer risk.This finding is not _.