Question 1

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A limitation in using the body mass index is that it

Accepted Answer

A) is difficult to determine. 
B) does not take body composition into account. 
C) is not a good indicator of health risks. 
D) is not accurate when used on women. 
A) is difficult to determine. 
B) does not take body composition into account. 
C) is not a good indicator of health risks. 
D) is not accurate when used on women.

Question 3

Which of the following is the part of the body in control of hunger regulation, by detecting and responding to the body's physiological signals?

Accepted Answer

A) the stomach 
B) the hypothalamus 
C) the small intestine 
D) the mouth 
A) the stomach 
B) the hypothalamus 
C) the small intestine 
D) the mouth

Question 4

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 5

Describe the methods that are presently used to determine body composition. What are the strengths and limitations of each?

Accepted Answer

There are several methods currently used

Question 6

Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. 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

Question 10

Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than

Accepted Answer

A) 24 kg/m2. 
B) 30 kg/m2. 
C) 35 kg/m2. 
D) 40 kg/m2. 
A) 24 kg/m2. 
B) 30 kg/m2. 
C) 35 kg/m2. 
D) 40 kg/m2.

Question 11

A person who is ill with a fever will experience

Accepted Answer

A) an increased basal metabolic rate. 
B) a decreased basal metabolic rate. 
C) an increased thermic effect of food. 
D) a decreased thermic effect of food. 
A) an increased basal metabolic rate. 
B) a decreased basal metabolic rate. 
C) an increased thermic effect of food. 
D) a decreased thermic effect of food.

Question 12

Which of the following is the MOST well-known high-protein diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Ornish diet 
B) DASH diet 
C) Atkins diet 
D) grapefruit diet 
A) Ornish diet 
B) DASH diet 
C) Atkins diet 
D) grapefruit diet

Question 13

Describe the thrifty gene and set point theories and how they relate to the genetic influences on body weight.

Accepted Answer

The thrifty gene hypothesis suggests tha

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is trying to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat an additional 500 to 1,000 kcal a day. 
B) Do not exercise. 
C) Eat small, frequent meals. 
D) Eat approximately 25 to 30% of kilocalories from fat. 
A) Eat an additional 500 to 1,000 kcal a day. 
B) Do not exercise. 
C) Eat small, frequent meals. 
D) Eat approximately 25 to 30% of kilocalories from fat.

Question 16

Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) alcohol 
C) fat 
D) protein 
A) carbohydrate 
B) alcohol 
C) fat 
D) protein

Question 17

Serotonin and cholecystokinin increase satiety in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Keeping a journal or log of daily food intake, including social or emotional cues that cause overeating, helps modify unhealthy eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The three components of total energy expenditure include

Accepted Answer

A) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food. 
C) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and sleep activity. 
D) basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and adaptive thermogenesis. 
A) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food. 
C) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and sleep activity. 
D) basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and adaptive thermogenesis.

Question 20

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program. What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

Accepted Answer

To reduce energy intake and begin a weig

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

A limitation in using the body mass index is that it

Which of the following is the part of the body in control of hunger regulation, by detecting and responding to the body's physiological signals?

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?

Describe the methods that are presently used to determine body composition. What are the strengths and limitations of each?

Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

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

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

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than

A person who is ill with a fever will experience

Which of the following is the MOST well-known high-protein diet?

Describe the thrifty gene and set point theories and how they relate to the genetic influences on body weight.

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

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is trying to gain weight?

Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?

Serotonin and cholecystokinin increase satiety in humans.

Keeping a journal or log of daily food intake, including social or emotional cues that cause overeating, helps modify unhealthy eating behaviors.

The three components of total energy expenditure include

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program. What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

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The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

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Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

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Phytochemicals

My Plate

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Fluid Imbalance

Cancer

Osteoporosis

Dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

Obesity

Disordered Eating

Global Nutrition

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