Question 1

Discuss factors that increase and decrease satiety.

Accepted Answer

Factors that increase satiety
-stomach e

Question 2

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  infection and illness. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  type 1 diabetes. 
A)  infection and illness. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  type 1 diabetes.

Question 3

Define appetite and discuss different factors that influence appetite.

Accepted Answer

Appetite may be considered a psychologic

Question 4

Leptin is a hormone produced by what kind of cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver cells 
B)  pancreatic cells 
C)  muscle cells 
D)  adipose cells 
A)  liver cells 
B)  pancreatic cells 
C)  muscle cells 
D)  adipose cells

Question 5

The name of the weight loss surgery that involves taking a portion of the small intestine and attaching it to the upper portion of the stomach is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach stapling. 
B)  gastric banding. 
C)  gastric bypass. 
D)  liposuction. 
A)  stomach stapling. 
B)  gastric banding. 
C)  gastric bypass. 
D)  liposuction.

Question 6

Lance would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  3,200 
D)  3,700 
A)  2,000 
B)  2,500 
C)  3,200 
D)  3,700

Question 7

A woman with a hip-to-waist ratio higher than .80 is at an increased risk for the development of some chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

BIA, Skinfolds and the Bod Pod are

Accepted Answer

A)  methods to assess body composition. 
B)  neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of metabolic functions. 
C)  fat weight loss schemes. 
D)  strength exercises for injured muscles. 
A)  methods to assess body composition. 
B)  neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of metabolic functions. 
C)  fat weight loss schemes. 
D)  strength exercises for injured muscles.

Question 9

One pound (454 g) of body fat is equal to how many kilocalories?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 
B)  3,000 
C)  3,500 
D)  4,000 
A)  2,500 
B)  3,000 
C)  3,500 
D)  4,000

Question 10

Describe what fad diet are and list 3 warning signs of a fad diet.

Accepted Answer

Fad diets are programs that enjoy short-

Question 11

The energy we expend to maintain respiration and circulation is known as the energy cost of physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jill is 1.8 m (5'10") tall and weighs 75.9 kg (167 lb). What is her BMI (body mass index)?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 kg/m2 
B)  24 kg/m2 
C)  27 kg/m2 
D)  32 kg/m2 
A)  20 kg/m2 
B)  24 kg/m2 
C)  27 kg/m2 
D)  32 kg/m2

Question 13

What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing his or her level of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The individual will lose mostly adipose tissue. 
B)  The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue. 
C)  The individual will lose both adipose and lean body tissue. 
D)  The individual will not lose any body weight. 
A)  The individual will lose mostly adipose tissue. 
B)  The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue. 
C)  The individual will lose both adipose and lean body tissue. 
D)  The individual will not lose any body weight.

Question 14

Opponents to bariatric surgery for adolescents argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  the surgery restricts the amount of nutrients available for growth and development. 
B)  adolescents are too immature to keep up with the aftercare involved with the surgery. 
C)  the adolescent body is still developing and not able to withstand such stress. 
D)  there is not enough evidence regarding the effectiveness to support the risks associated with the surgery. 
A)  the surgery restricts the amount of nutrients available for growth and development. 
B)  adolescents are too immature to keep up with the aftercare involved with the surgery. 
C)  the adolescent body is still developing and not able to withstand such stress. 
D)  there is not enough evidence regarding the effectiveness to support the risks associated with the surgery.

Question 15

The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are there in two cups of this cereal?

Accepted Answer

A)  162 
B)  187 
C)  256 
D)  324 
A)  162 
B)  187 
C)  256 
D)  324

Question 16

What are the 3 primary components of a sound weight change plan?

Accepted Answer

The three primary components of a sound

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Atkins diet 
B)  Sugar Busters 
C)  the DASH diet 
D)  Protein Power 
A)  the Atkins diet 
B)  Sugar Busters 
C)  the DASH diet 
D)  Protein Power

Question 18

Explain the thrifty gene theory.

Accepted Answer

The thrifty gene theory suggests that so

Question 19

The shoulder-to-hip ratio is useful to assess one's fat distribution pattern and future chronic disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

On average, an individual's BMR decreases approximately 3 to 5 percent per decade after they reach what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Discuss factors that increase and decrease satiety.

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing

Define appetite and discuss different factors that influence appetite.

Leptin is a hormone produced by what kind of cells?

The name of the weight loss surgery that involves taking a portion of the small intestine and attaching it to the upper portion of the stomach is called

Lance would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?

A woman with a hip-to-waist ratio higher than .80 is at an increased risk for the development of some chronic diseases.

BIA, Skinfolds and the Bod Pod are

One pound (454 g) of body fat is equal to how many kilocalories?

Describe what fad diet are and list 3 warning signs of a fad diet.

The energy we expend to maintain respiration and circulation is known as the energy cost of physical activity.

Jill is 1.8 m (5'10") tall and weighs 75.9 kg (167 lb). What is her BMI (body mass index)?

What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing his or her level of physical activity?

Opponents to bariatric surgery for adolescents argue that

The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are there in two cups of this cereal?

What are the 3 primary components of a sound weight change plan?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet?

Explain the thrifty gene theory.

The shoulder-to-hip ratio is useful to assess one's fat distribution pattern and future chronic disease risk.

On average, an individual's BMR decreases approximately 3 to 5 percent per decade after they reach what age?

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