Question 1

One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The use of stimulants for weight loss is dangerous because the stimulants can

Accepted Answer

A)  lead to dangerous losses of calcium. 
B)  cause hypercalcemia. 
C)  cause iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  increase heart rate and blood pressure. 
A)  lead to dangerous losses of calcium. 
B)  cause hypercalcemia. 
C)  cause iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  increase heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 3

Robin's dinner contains 750 kilocalories. What is the minimum amount of kilocalories that Robin will expend in order to process this meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 kcal 
B)  25 kcal 
C)  38 kcal 
D)  113 kcal 
A)  7 kcal 
B)  25 kcal 
C)  38 kcal 
D)  113 kcal

Question 4

Explain the set-point theory.

Accepted Answer

The set-point theory suggests that the b

Question 5

The type of fat distribution pattern associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease is known as pear-shaped fat patterning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define underweight, overweight and obesity.

Accepted Answer

Underweight-Having too little body fat t

Question 7

The thrifty gene theory suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range. 
B)  some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people. 
C)  adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents. 
D)  our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth. 
A)  our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range. 
B)  some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people. 
C)  adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents. 
D)  our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth.

Question 8

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  fat body mass. 
C)  lean body mass. 
D)  age. 
A)  gender. 
B)  fat body mass. 
C)  lean body mass. 
D)  age.

Question 9

In men, a waist-to-hip ratio higher than what is associated with an increased risk for chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.80 
B)  0.90 
C)  18.5 
D)  30.0 
A)  0.80 
B)  0.90 
C)  18.5 
D)  30.0

Question 10

Heat-producing brown adipose tissue containing uncoupling proteins has been found only in animals and newborn humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Natalie weighs 53 kg and her height is 155 cm. What is her BMR?

Accepted Answer

Female - 0.9 kcal per kg of body weight

Question 12

Over winter break, Matthew returned home and celebrated the holidays with his extended family. With all of the rich meals he enjoyed at several holiday feasts, and the plentiful snacks while watching football games, he gained 2.3 kg (5 lb) in twenty-one days. On average, how many Calories per day did he consume in excess of his body's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  512 
B)  3,500 
C)  833 
D)  1,568 
A)  512 
B)  3,500 
C)  833 
D)  1,568

Question 13

The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing, and storing nutrients is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the basal metabolic rate. 
B)  the nutrient expenditure quotient. 
C)  the thermic effect of food. 
D)  adaptive thermogenesis. 
A)  the basal metabolic rate. 
B)  the nutrient expenditure quotient. 
C)  the thermic effect of food. 
D)  adaptive thermogenesis.

Question 14

Recent evidence suggests that bariatric surgery may improve glucose metabolism in adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Serena is 1.7 m (5'8") tall and weighs 82 kg (180 lb). Serena's BMI indicates that she is

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight. 
B)  at a healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
A)  underweight. 
B)  at a healthy weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese.

Question 16

Which of these is the MOST important dietary aspect to modify for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  calories 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  fat 
A)  calories 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrates 
D)  fat

Question 17

What are 2 methods for determining fat patterning? What are the cut-off values for each?

Accepted Answer

Two methods for determining fat patterni

Question 18

How does BMI provide an important clue to your overall health?

Accepted Answer

Research studies show that a person's ri

Question 19

Ghrelin is

Accepted Answer

A)  a gastric protein that stimulates appetite. 
B)  an intestinal hormone that raises insulin concentrations. 
C)  a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite. 
D)  an intestinal protein that decreases blood glucose levels. 
A)  a gastric protein that stimulates appetite. 
B)  an intestinal hormone that raises insulin concentrations. 
C)  a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite. 
D)  an intestinal protein that decreases blood glucose levels.

Question 20

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 1.8 m (5'10") tall and weighs 77.3 kg (170 lb). How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,375 kcal 
B)  1,855 kcal 
C)  3,024 kcal 
D)  3,360 kcal 
A)  1,375 kcal 
B)  1,855 kcal 
C)  3,024 kcal 
D)  3,360 kcal

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

The use of stimulants for weight loss is dangerous because the stimulants can

Robin's dinner contains 750 kilocalories. What is the minimum amount of kilocalories that Robin will expend in order to process this meal?

Explain the set-point theory.

The type of fat distribution pattern associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease is known as pear-shaped fat patterning.

Define underweight, overweight and obesity.

The thrifty gene theory suggests that

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual's

In men, a waist-to-hip ratio higher than what is associated with an increased risk for chronic disease?

Heat-producing brown adipose tissue containing uncoupling proteins has been found only in animals and newborn humans.

Natalie weighs 53 kg and her height is 155 cm. What is her BMR?

The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing, and storing nutrients is called

Recent evidence suggests that bariatric surgery may improve glucose metabolism in adolescents.

Serena is 1.7 m (5'8") tall and weighs 82 kg (180 lb). Serena's BMI indicates that she is

Which of these is the MOST important dietary aspect to modify for weight loss?

What are 2 methods for determining fat patterning? What are the cut-off values for each?

How does BMI provide an important clue to your overall health?

Ghrelin is

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 1.8 m (5'10") tall and weighs 77.3 kg (170 lb). How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

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