Deck 10: Weight Management and Energy Balance

Question 1

Which of the following nutritious foods is the most energy dense?

A)1 tbsp of real mayonnaise
B)1 cup of granola
C)1 oz cooked chicken breast
D)1 cup of mashed potatoes

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How many calories does unsaturated fat provide?

A)11 calories per gram
B)4 calories per gram
C)9 calories per gram
D)7 calories per gram

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which hormone is produced in fat tissue that helps regulate body fat by signaling the reduction of food intake in the brain?

A)cholecystokinin
B)ghrelin
C)thyroid hormone
D)leptin

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which method of assessing body fat percentage involves an electric current flowing through the body?

A)underwater weighing
B)bioelectrical impedance
C)skinfold thickness
D)dual- energy X- ray absorptiometry

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding dieting and/or weight- loss diets?

A)Consuming modest portions of any food is beneficial.
B)Carbohydrates are the main cause for weight gain.
C)They are designed to reduce calorie intake.
D)Americans spend more than $30 billion annually on weight- loss programs.

Question 6

Which hormone is made in the stomach and increases hunger?

A)leptin
B)cholecystokinin
C)thyroid hormone
D)ghrelin

Question 7

Jill is 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighs 175 pounds. According to her BMI, Jill is classified as

A)underweight.
B)obese.
C)normal weight.
D)overweight.

Question 8

What is lanugo?

A)very fine, soft hair on the face and arms of people with anorexia nervosa
B)a side effect of liposuction surgery
C)a supplement claimed to increase metabolism
D)a sudden drop in blood pressure from excessive dieting

Question 9

Which of the following surgeries reduces the functional volume of the stomach?

A)colectomy
B)gastric banding
C)liposuction
D)gastric bypass

Question 10

About 60 percent of your daily energy needs is determined by

A)both physical activity and the thermic effect of food.
B)the thermic effect of food.
C)physical activity.
D)your basal metabolic rate.

Question 11

Weight loss during a low- carbohydrate diet is primarily due to what?

A)water loss
B)protein loss
C)fat loss
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 12

Which of the following contributes to the growing obesity epidemic?

A)People eat too many ready- to- eat foods prepared outside the home.
B)Portion sizes are too large.
C)People are less active.
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is not correct about eating disorders?

A)The highest prevalence is among African- American women.
B)Ninety percent occur in women.
C)They are psychological illnesses.
D)They are accompanied by a distorted sense of body image.

Question 14

Which hormone is released when the stomach is distended?

A)thyroid hormone
B)cholecystokinin
C)leptin
D)ghrelin

Question 15

What is the approximate TEF of a 260- calorie plain bagel?

A)2.6
B)260
C)26
D)62

Question 16

Which activity burns the most calories per hour?

A)swimming slow freestyle laps
B)walking 3.5 miles per hour
C)stretching
D)bicycling less than 10 miles per hour

Question 17

The type of fat that is stored in the abdominal region is called

A)central fat.
B)gynoid fat.
C)subcutaneous fat.
D)visceral fat.

Question 18

Which of the following prescription weight- loss medications prevents the breakdown of fat?

A)Belviq
B)Meridia
C)Xenical
D)Qsymia

Question 19

Which of the following prescription weight- loss medications reduces hunger and increases thermogenesis?

A)Qsymia
B)orlistat
C)Belviq
D)sibutramine

Question 20

Which of the following is a cosmetic procedure and not a way to lose weight?

A)gastric banding
B)gastric bypass
C)sibutramine
D)liposuction

Question 21

Which of the following BMI value's is considered healthy?

A)between 18.5 and 25
B)between 20 and 30
C)under 18.5
D)between 18.5 and 30

Question 22

One of the easiest ways to assess if you are at a healthy weight is to

A)weigh yourself.
B)determine your BMI.
C)look in the mirror.
D)compare yourself to your friends.

Question 23

Which of the following surgeries involves the removal of subcutaneous fat?

A)gastric bypass
B)valvuloplasty
C)liposuction
D)gastric banding

Question 24

Which hormone affects BMR levels?

A)leptin
B)cholecystokinin
C)thyroid hormone
D)ghrelin

Question 25

Which of the following describes the sensation of having enough to eat?

A)hunger
B)scarcity
C)satiety
D)anxiety

Question 26

Which hormone signals a decrease in food intake?

A)thyroid hormone
B)cholecystokinin
C)ghrelin
D)leptin

Question 27

If you walk about 10,000 steps daily, approximately how many miles do you walk per day?

A)1
B)7
C)3
D)5

Question 28

All of the following cancers are related to obesity except

A)skin.
B)breast.
C)uterus.
D)colon.

Question 29

Martina heard that when the stomach is distended a hormone is released that conveys the feeling of satiety to the brain. Which hormone is it?

A)leptin
B)cholecystokinin
C)insulin
D)glucagon

Question 30

Which of these can lower one's basal metabolic rate?

A)caffeine
B)stress
C)ephedrine
D)starvation

Question 31

Of all the dietary substances that increase satiety, which of these will have the most dramatic effect?

A)protein
B)sugar
C)artificial sweeteners
D)vitamins

Question 32

Which of the following weight- loss medications has been prohibited by the FDA?

A)orlistat
B)Qysmia
C)ephedrine
D)Belviq

Question 33

Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia nervosa in that binge eating disorder involves

A)abuse of diet pills.
B)recurrent bingeing but not purging.
C)abuse of laxatives.
D)side effects such as scar tissue on the knuckles.

Question 34

The factor that most affects your BMR is

A)how active you are.
B)how many calories you eat.
C)how much lean body mass you have.
D)how many hours you sleep each night.

Question 35

All of the following are diagnostic criteria of bulimia nervosa except

A)excessive exercise.
B)overuse of laxatives and diuretics.
C)excessive caloric restriction.
D)self- induced vomiting.

Question 36

Which method of assessing body fat percentage measures air displacement from a chamber?

A)bioelectrical impedance
B)underwater weighing
C)BodPod
D)dual- energy X- ray absorptiometry

Question 37

David thinks he is overweight and calculated his BMI to be 20. David should interpret this value as his being

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

Question 38

A suppressed appetite due to gastric bypass surgery is thought to be caused by which of the following?

A)Lower levels of intrinsic factor are produced in the stomach.
B)Bypass surgery renders normally eaten foods unpalatable.
C)Bypassing the small intestine results in higher levels of leptin secretion.
D)Individuals who have had the surgery have a smaller stomach pouch and thus produce less ghrelin.

Question 39

Which of these products has been proven to help promote weight loss?

A)chitosan
B)guar gum
C)bitter orange
D)None of these answers is correct.

Question 40

Which surgery involves stapling the majority of the stomach shut?

A)liposuction
B)gastric bypass
C)gastric banding
D)hernia

Question 41

Over time, positive energy balance leads to weight loss.

Question 42

The fat cells (cellulite)just beneath the skin are comprised of a different type of fat than other fat within the body.

Question 43

The fiber in vegetables contributes to their bulk and their ability to prolong satiety.

Question 44

The basal metabolism rate (BMR)is the amount of energy the body expends to meet its basic physiological needs.

Question 45

Abnormal and potentially harmful eating behaviors that do not meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are called ordered eating.

Question 46

Nonexercise- associated thermogenesis (NEAT)is the energy expenditure that occurs during fidgeting, standing, and chewing gum.

Question 47

It is recommended that overweight individuals lose 4 to 7 pounds per week.

Question 48

A person in negative energy balance can expect to lose weight.

Question 49

A BodPod measures air displacement as a method of calculating blood pressure.

Question 50

A person needs a(n)energy deficit of approximately 3,500 calories over time to lose one pound of fat.

Question 51

Vitamin B12 needs extrinsic factor from the stomach to be absorbed, which is missing after gastric bypass surgery.

Question 52

Leptin is a hormone made in the stomach that increases hunger.

Question 53

Eating low volume, energy- dense foods will help in weight management.

Question 54

In gastric banding, a silicon band is placed around the top of the stomach to greatly reduce its size.

Question 55

About 20 percent of your daily energy needs is determined by your BMR.

Question 56

10,000 steps is the equivalent of walking 7 miles.

Question 57

The fat located under the skin is called visceral fat.

Question 58

Body mass index (BMI)is a calculation of your weight in relationship to your age.

Question 59

The environment may be one of the biggest culprits in the current obesity epidemic.

Question 60

African Americans have BMRs that are about 10 percent lower than that of Caucasians.

Question 61

A woman with a hip circumference of more than 35 inches is at higher risk for certain diseases.

Question 62

Cholecystokinin is a hormone released when the stomach is distended.

Question 63

If you purchase a large package of potato chips instead of a small bag, it doesn't usually change the amount you actually eat.

Question 64

The fat that surrounds organs in your chest, stomach, and above your hips is called subcutaneous fat.

Question 65

Individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery can experience nutrient deficiencies due to less nutrient absorption.

Question 66

To successfully maintain weight loss, a person needs to adjust diet, physical activity, and behavior.

Question 67

A BMI of 30 is considered healthy.

Question 68

Techniques that focus on changing the eating patterns that contribute to weight gain or impede weight loss are referred to as behavior modification techniques.

Question 69

Dining at home is associated with a higher BMI.

Question 70

The difference between the number of calories needed to maintain weight before and after weight loss is known as the energy gap.

Question 71

Self- starvation and severe weight loss characterize the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.

Question 72

Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of bingeing and purging.

Question 73

Rapid weight loss during the first week of low- carbohydrate dieting is due to the loss of water and glycogen.

Question 74

Before a woman ovulates, her BMR tends to increase.

Question 75

Subcutaneous fat is more likely to lead to health problems than visceral fat stored around the waist.

Question 76

Underwater weighing to measure percentage of body fat is based on the fact that fat is less dense than muscle.

Question 77

The basal metabolism rate (BMR)decreases 1 to 2 percent per decade for adults.

Question 78

Each gram of glycogen removed from the liver (storage)also causes the loss of 5 grams of water.

Question 79

Studies have revealed that eating breakfast and skipping the snack before lunch is a type of behavior modification, a technique that is employed to hasten weight loss and reduce impulsive eating.

Question 80

An overweight person weighs 10 to 15 pounds more than his or her healthy weight.