Question 1

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. B

Question 2

Because minerals and vitamins have no energy value, they can be disregarded when calculating a day's total energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An individual's body composition refers to the amount of fat tissue mass as compared with lean tissue mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In theory, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g., about 28 days)?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 lbs 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs 
A) 0.5 lbs 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs

Question 5

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is the amount of lean body mass one has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT increase food intake?

Accepted Answer

A) beta-endorphins 
B) neuropeptide Y 
C) serotonin 
D) decreased blood glucose levels 
A) beta-endorphins 
B) neuropeptide Y 
C) serotonin 
D) decreased blood glucose levels

Question 7

Describe how cultural and economic factors can influence food choices and body weight.

Accepted Answer

Cultural and economic factors can have a

Question 8

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 5 pounds 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 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

The thermic effect of fat is higher than that of carbohydrate or protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

What is the National Weight Control Registry?

Accepted Answer

A) a list of medical doctors specially trained at treating individuals with obesity 
B) a government agency that monitors fad diets for quackery 
C) recommendations from hundreds of registered dietitians suggesting ways to achieve a healthy body weight 
D) an ongoing project detailing the habits of people who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained their weight for at least one year 
A) a list of medical doctors specially trained at treating individuals with obesity 
B) a government agency that monitors fad diets for quackery 
C) recommendations from hundreds of registered dietitians suggesting ways to achieve a healthy body weight 
D) an ongoing project detailing the habits of people who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained their weight for at least one year

Question 13

Individuals with a body mass index less than 18.5 kg/m2 are classified as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What physiological, social, and psychological factors contribute to obesity?

Accepted Answer

Physiological factors that contribute to

Question 15

Over secretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would NOT be practical advice to overcome the "I don't have enough time!" barrier to physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Force yourself to exercise at least 45 minutes every day. 
B) When you are talking on the phone, pace instead of sitting still. 
C) Meet your friends for a lunchtime walk, jog, or workout. 
D) Skip the elevator and take the stairs. 
A) Force yourself to exercise at least 45 minutes every day. 
B) When you are talking on the phone, pace instead of sitting still. 
C) Meet your friends for a lunchtime walk, jog, or workout. 
D) Skip the elevator and take the stairs.

Question 17

Pear-shaped fat patterning is more common in men than in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Overweight and obesity result from an imbalance in energy intake versus energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

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

Because minerals and vitamins have no energy value, they can be disregarded when calculating a day's total energy intake.

An individual's body composition refers to the amount of fat tissue mass as compared with lean tissue mass.

In theory, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g., about 28 days)?

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is the amount of lean body mass one has.

Which of the following does NOT increase food intake?

Describe how cultural and economic factors can influence food choices and body weight.

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

The thermic effect of fat is higher than that of carbohydrate or protein.

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

What is the National Weight Control Registry?

Individuals with a body mass index less than 18.5 kg/m2 are classified as

What physiological, social, and psychological factors contribute to obesity?

Over secretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain.

Which of the following would NOT be practical advice to overcome the "I don't have enough time!" barrier to physical activity?

Pear-shaped fat patterning is more common in men than in women.

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

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.

Overweight and obesity result from an imbalance in energy intake versus energy expenditure.

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