Deck 15: Weight Management

Question 1

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of

A) 1000 kcal.
B) 3000 kcal.
C) 3500 kcal.
D) 7000 kcal.

Answer 1

D
One pound of fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of 3500 kcal.so 2 lb would be equivalent to 7000 kcal.

Question 2

The most precise method for determining body composition is

A) skinfold calipers.
B) body weight.
C) underwater weighing.
D) fitness testing.

Answer 2

C
Underwater.or hydrostatic.weighing is the most precise method for determining body composition.

Question 3

For men.the range of body fat percentage associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is

A) 7.0% to 15.8%.
B) 14.5% to 22.0%.
C) 21.0% to 25.8%.
D) 32.2% to 36.9%.

Answer 3

C
A body fat content within the range of 21% to 25.8% of total body weight is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for men between the ages of 20 and 79 years.

Question 4

An example of an extreme weight-loss measure is

A) setting realistic goals.
B) aerobic exercise.
C) behavior modification.
D) fasting.

Question 5

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

A) weight.
B) height.
C) body composition.
D) diet.

Question 6

Surgical techniques used for weight reduction are

A) expensive and not very helpful.
B) the only alternative for extreme obesity.
C) associated with significant risks.
D) not effective.

Question 7

When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.the result may be

A) anorexia.
B) malnutrition.
C) obesity.
D) hyperactivity.

Question 8

Expression of genetic factors

A) determines an individual's body weight.
B) influences an individual's chance of becoming overweight.
C) cannot be overcome by diet and exercise habits.
D) is solely responsible for similarities in body weight within families.

Question 9

It is difficult to define an ideal weight because

A) body weight increases with age.
B) men tend to weigh more than women do.
C) body weight is largely determined by genetics.
D) a wide range of weights can be associated with good health.

Question 10

Mary is a 32-year-old woman who admits to repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food at one sitting.including two boxes of cookies.a family-size bag of chips.six candy bars.and even more at times.She then vomits to rid her body of the food.This would be an example of

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) fasting.
D) compulsive overeating.

Question 11

If a child has obese parents.the likelihood of the child also being obese is

A) no different from that of any other child.
B) very great.
C) very low.
D) dependent on other environmental factors.

Question 12

The most significant contributing factor to the increase in obesity in the United States is

A) excessive alcohol intake.
B) excessive sugar intake.
C) lack of exercise.
D) lack of concern about weight control.

Question 13

The ideal weight for height for a person is 110 lb.If his or her current weight is 140 lb.then he or she can be classified as

A) slightly overweight.
B) underweight.
C) obese.
D) extremely obese.

Question 14

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

A) personal motivation.
B) exercise.
C) dietary restriction.
D) a good nutrition counselor.

Question 15

Health problems related to obesity include

A) hypertension and lung disease.
B) hypertension and diabetes.
C) diabetes and arthritis.
D) arthritis and asthma.

Question 16

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately

A) 8.4 to 15.0 lb.
B) 18.6 to 22.1 lb.
C) 25.6 to 30.5 lb.
D) 38.6 to 44.3 lb.

Question 17

In all probability.the most significant factor in the development of obesity is

A) genetics and family food patterns.
B) psychologic influences.
C) social influences.
D) physiologic influences.

Question 18

A teenage girl who has a distorted body image and refuses to maintain a minimally acceptable body weight should be evaluated for

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) fasting.
D) compulsive dieting.

Question 19

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

A) 7.0% to 15.8%.
B) 14.5% to 22.0%.
C) 12.0% to 25.8%.
D) 32.2% to 36.9%.

Question 20

An effective method for weight reduction includes

A) fasting.
B) limiting food groups.
C) the drug phenylpropylamine.
D) behavior modification.

Question 21

To lose 2 lb over a 2-week period.caloric intake would need to be reduced by

A) 150 kcal/day.
B) 300 kcal/day.
C) 350 kcal/day.
D) 500 kcal/day.

Question 22

A hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage is

A) insulin.
B) thyroxine.
C) leptin.
D) growth hormone.

Question 23

A sound food plan for weight loss contains

A) very little fat content.
B) very little carbohydrates.
C) more protein than carbohydrates.
D) a balance of macronutrients.

Question 24

Clinical or extreme obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI)of

A) >40.
B) >35.
C) 30 to 39.
D) 25 to 34.

Question 25

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

A) dry skin.
B) breathing difficulties.
C) abnormal hair growth.
D) erosion of dental enamel.

Question 26

Very fit adults are likely to have a body mass index (BMI)that is

A) slightly lower than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease.
B) slightly higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease.
C) about the same as is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease.
D) much higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease.

Question 27

Body wraps result in a loss of

A) muscle tissue.
B) cellulite.
C) body fat.
D) water.

Question 28

The hormone that tends to have the opposite effect to leptin is

A) ghrelin.
B) secretin.
C) insulin.
D) peptidase.

Question 29

The rate of weight loss in moderately overweight adults should average

A) 0.5 to 1 lb/week.
B) 1.5 to 2 lb/week.
C) 2 to 4 lb/week.
D) 3 to 6 lb/week.

Question 30

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

A) eating quickly.
B) choosing small portions.
C) eating while doing other activities.
D) skipping meals.

Question 31

Dangers associated with the use of very low calorie diets include

A) dehydration.
B) a decreased metabolic rate.
C) sleep disorders.
D) hyperactivity.