Deck 10: Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Question 1

The malabsorption of fat caused by orlistat also reduces the absorption of a number of fat-soluble nutrients.​

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oversees the manufacturing of weight-loss supplements and other products ensure effectiveness.​

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The South Beach diet limits carbohydrate intake.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The lap-band procedure is associated with greater levels of weight loss than gastric bypass surgery.​

Question 5

Liposuction effectively removes fat that lies underneath muscles or that surrounds organs.​

Question 6

Often people believe that a product or service must be effective or it wouldn't be allowed on the market.​

Question 7

A number of dietary supplements and medications sold over the Internet are currently approved by the FDA as safe or effective for weight loss.​

Question 8

Weight-loss products and services are tested for safety before they reach the market.​

Question 9

Approximately 57% of women and 40% of men are trying to lose weight at any given time.​

Question 10

The lap-band procedure is reversible.​

Question 11

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends at least 20 minutes of moderate physical activity for weight loss in overweight and obese adults.​

Question 12

Loss of 5% or more of body weight in obese individuals is considered clinically significant.​

Question 13

Changes in diet and physical activity likely to be maintained tend to be small,easy to implement,and acceptable.​

Question 14

According to a new law,claims about long-term weight loss must be based on the experience of patients followed over time after they complete the weight-loss program.​

Question 15

Ephedra and Meridia are the only two safe and effective weight-loss drugs currently on the market.​

Question 16

Two approaches to weight control related to weight loss and weight-loss maintenance are weight-loss surgery and lifestyle-based programs.​

Question 17

Any popularized approach to quick weight loss that calls for a reduction in caloric intake will produce long-term weight loss.​

Question 18

Individuals who gain weight after a fad diet often blame themselves for the failure and not the faulty weight-loss approach.​

Question 19

Once the lap-band surgery is complete the band cannot be adjusted.​

Question 20

Requirements for truth in labeling keep outrageous claims from being made in infomercials,on the Internet,or printed in newspapers,books,magazines,and advertisements.​

Question 21

Gastric bypass surgery is approved for use by the FDA for _____.​

A)​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 35 kg/m2
B)adults with a BMI over 35 kg/m2
C)adults and adolescents with a BMI over 40 kg/m2
D)adults with a BMI over 40 kg/m2
E)​adults and adolescents with a BMI over 45 kg/m2

Question 22

A typical weight-loss pattern should be a straight downward curve.​

Question 23

Liquid cleanses made with hot water,lemon juice,cayenne pepper,and maple syrup increase your energy.​

Question 24

A person's calorie needs increase over time as weight is lost.​

Question 25

People who regain lost weight often _____.​

A)​exercise regularly
B)eat breakfast
C)cope with problems by eating
D)choose low-fat foods
E)​track their dietary intake

Question 26

Which diet pill is currently approved for use in the United States?​

A)orlistat​
B)ephedra
C)amphetamines
D)Redux
E)​Meridia

Question 27

Increasingly,people are losing weight and keeping it off by eating more nutrient-dense foods.​

Question 28

Obesity has been classified as a disorder.​

Question 29

What is the field of medicine concerned with weight loss?​

A)​nephrology
B)hematology
C)abdominal radiology
D)anesthesiology
E)​bariatrics

Question 30

Which small change in physical activity is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?​

A)​Park farther from class,the store,or the office and walk.
B)Start a weight-lifting program.
C)Stop watching programs on the television or computer and go jogging instead.
D)Do as many sit-ups and push-ups as possible in the morning and before bed.
E)​Jump rope for 20 minutes per day.

Question 31

Fad diets all share the property of being limited in calories and often provide inadequate amounts of certain nutrients.​

Question 32

Which diet is considered a fad diet?​

A)​The Cleanse Diet
B)The Mediterranean Diet
C)MyPlate
D)Weight Watchers
E)​The Ornish Diet

Question 33

The use of weight-control programs that include _____ lead to greater weight loss.​

A)dietary changes only​
B)physical activity only
C)herbal remedies only
D)dietary changes and physical activity
E)​physical activity and herbal remedies

Question 34

While reading a magazine James notices an ad for a safe weight loss supplement that promises rapid weight loss.Which claims and/or terms used in the ad are red flags?​

A)​safe only
B)promises rapid weight loss
C)supplement only
D)safe; promises rapid weight loss
E)​safe; supplement

Question 35

Which weight-loss approach works by partially blocking fat absorption in the intestines?​

A)​orlistat
B)Meridia
C)gastric bypass surgery
D)lap-band surgery
E)​liposuction

Question 36

​Surgical standards require that no more than eight pounds of fat be removed by liposuction.

Question 37

Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery _____.​

A)​have a stomach capacity of approximately two cups
B)have a stomach capacity of approximately four cups
C)should take a multivitamin and mineral supplements due to changes in absorption
D)cannot stretch their stomach by increasing food intake
E)generally notice that their skin retracts on its own after fat stores are lowered​

Question 38

Weight-control methods found to be safe and that lead to an average of _____% loss of initial body weight over a one-year period are identified as being successful.​

A)​5
B)10
C)15
D)20
E)​25

Question 39

Overall,higher-protein,lower-carbohydrate diets tend to achieve slightly higher weight loss amounts.​

Question 40

Liposuction is _____.​

A)​an effective weight-loss surgery
B)considered a cosmetic procedure
C)the removal of visceral fat
D)a permanent fat loss method​
E)​​currently not very common in the United States

Question 41

Joyce is an obese adult who weighs 250 pounds.She would like to try a new weight-loss method and wanted to know how much weight she would have to loose for it to be clinically significant​

A)​2.5 pounds
B)5 pounds
C)10 pounds
D)12.5 pounds
E)​15 pounds

Question 42

Amphetamines are no longer used as a weight-loss method because they _____.​

A)​caused kidney stones
B)caused heart and blood pressure problems although they are not addictive
C)are highly addictive although they do not cause other side effects
D)caused kidney stones,heart,and blood pressure problems
E)​caused heart and blood pressure problems,and are highly addictive

Question 43

Which mineral is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?​

A)​chromium
B)sodium
C)magnesium
D)potassium
E)calcium​

Question 44

A typical weight-loss pattern _____.​

A)​should follow a straight downward curve
B)will include peaks,valleys,and plateaus
C)will be dramatic for the first month and then plateau for an extended period
D)will be slow at first and then increase rapidly
E)​will include a period of weight gain just before the goal weight is reached

Question 45

A regular program of _____ increases lean body mass and reduces fat mass without weight loss.​

A)​walking
B)strength building
C)swimming
D)jogging
E)​tennis

Question 46

​Why was ephedra discontinued?

A)​cyst formation
B)excessive risk of stroke and heart attack
C)highly addictive
D)ineffective​
E)​digestive side effects

Question 47

A number of popular diets have been tested by research studies; however,most of the people in the studies were unable to stick to a particular diet for a year,primarily because _____.​

A)​it was too hard to follow
B)weekly weight-loss was insufficient
C)protein intake was too low
D)fat intake was too low
E)​carbohydrate intake was too low

Question 48

What is the most effective method for weight loss and weight maintenance available?​

A)​Redux
B)orlistat
C)liposuction
D)lap-band surgery
E)​gastric bypass surgery

Question 49

Weight-loss products such as herbal remedies _____.​

A)​achieve long-term weight loss
B)decrease appetite
C)decrease body fat
D)are required by law to show that they are effective before they can be sold
E)​are usually not tested for safety before they reach the market

Question 50

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ physical activity per day for weight loss in overweight and obese adults.​

A)​20 minutes of low-intensity
B)20 minutes of high-intensity
C)32 to 60 minutes of low-intensity
D)32 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity
E)​45 minutes of high-intensity

Question 51

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an average of _____ physical activity per day for weight-loss maintenance in overweight and obese adults.​

A)​15 minutes of low-intensity
B)20 minutes of high-intensity
C)29 to 43 minutes of moderate-intensity
D)45 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity
E)60 to 90 minutes of moderate-intensity​

Question 52

A beneficial side effect of weight-loss surgery is_____.​

A)​elevated LDL cholesterol levels
B)enhanced nutrient absorption
C)a reduction in appetite
D)permanent fat loss
E)skin that retracts on its own after fat stores are lowered​

Question 53

On average,individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery _____.​

A)​lose 48% of their excess body weight
B)lose 60% of their excess body weight
C)lose 75% of their excess body weight
D)have the procedure reversed after weight loss goals are achieved
E)​completely resolve all of their health-related problems

Question 54

Which factor often causes rapid weight-loss diets to fail and weight to be regained?​

A)​feelings of hunger and deprivation
B)lack of monitoring by professional health care professionals
C)sugar withdrawal
D)negative side effects such as headaches
E)​caffeine withdrawal

Question 55

Which vitamin is often poorly absorbed after gastric bypass surgery?​

A)​vitamin C
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin E
D)vitamin K
E)​beta-carotene

Question 56

Weight-loss products sold over the Internet _____.​

A)​are generally just herbal supplements that are harmless
B)are approved by the FDA as safe
C)are approved by the FDA for weight loss
D)require a prescription
E)​are particularly untrustworthy

Question 57

The benefits of regular physical activity include _____.​

A)​decreased abdominal fat stores only
B)improved cholesterol levels only
C)increased blood pressure only
D)decreased abdominal fat stores and improved cholesterol levels
E)​improved cholesterol levels and increased blood pressure

Question 58

Which small change in healthy eating for weigh loss is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?​

A)​Dish up a smaller than usual portion of dessert.
B)Eliminate dairy products.
C)Eat larger portions of meat than vegetables.
D)Switch from soft drinks to juice.
E)​Eat only when hungry.

Question 59

The _____ has proposed that claims about long-term weight loss be based on the experience of patients followed over time after they complete the program.​

A)​CDC
B)USDA
C)FTC
D)FDA
E)​Public Health Institute

Question 60

Lap-band surgery _____.​

A)​cannot be adjusted
B)is higher-risk then gastric bypass surgery
C)produces a small stomach pouch by constricting the upper part of the stomach with a band
D)removes visceral fat and subcutaneous fat from the abdomen
E)is a short-term weight-loss method​

Question 61

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
What will most likely happen to Monica if she is able to follow the above diet?​

A)​She will maintain her current weight long-term.
B)She will not lose any weight.
C)She will be able to sustain the diet long-term but not lose any weight initially.
D)She will maintain her current weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.
E)​She will briefly lose weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.

Question 62

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
Which type of diet would most likely result in slightly higher weight loss amounts for Monica?​

A)​a high-protein,lower-carbohydrate diet
B)a low-fat diet
C)a high-protein,low-carbohydrate,high-fat diet
D)a diet similar to the one she is currently following
E)a high-carbohydrate,low-fat,low-protein diet​

Question 63

Discuss the differences between gastric bypass surgery and lap-band surgery.​

Question 64

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
Which exercise routine would be best for Monica in order to lose weight?​

A)​low-intensity aerobic activity for 25-30 minutes,4 times a week
B)moderate-intensity aerobic activity for 45-60 minutes every day
C)high-intensity aerobic activity for 20 minutes every day
D)high-intensity weight training 5 times a week for 45 minutes
E)​only non-weight bearing activities such as swimming for 60 minutes every day

Question 65

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
What will most likely happen to Monica' weight after she goes off her current diet and exercise plan?​

A)​She will maintain any weight lost during the diet for at least two years.
B)She will return to previous habits and regain weight.
C)She will continue to lose weight.
D)She will enter a short period of weight gain and then continue to lose weight.
E)​Her weight will plateau and then she will start to lose weight again.

Question 66

Discuss the characteristics of people who regain lost weight versus those who keep lost weight off.

Question 67

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
How may Monica's health be affected if she continues to follow the diet long-term?​

A)​She will lose weight and become healthier.
B)She will have more energy and stamina.
C)The diet may lead to nutrient-deficiency diseases.
D)The diet may cause heart valve problems.
E)​She may develop blood pressure problems.

Question 68

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
Which feature of Monica's diet plan will likely prevent her from being able to sustain her diet?​

A)​The diet is not a commercially marketed weight-loss program.
B)The diet does not include enough protein and has too many carbohydrates.
C)The diet is overly restrictive and would likely be too unpleasant to be sustained.
D)The diet is too low in fat.
E)​The diet is sustainable if Monica's motivation and commitment level are high.

Question 69

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
Which strategy would most likely help Monica lose weight and maintain the weight loss?​

A)​Have a friend or family member weigh her each week to help her stay on track and provide support.
B)Talk to her doctor about diet pills.
C)Study new trends and fads in rapid weight loss.
D)Make sustainable lifestyle changes for reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity.
E)​Talk to an alternative health professional regarding natural weight loss solutions.

Question 70

Describe how to identify and make small,acceptable changes and give an example.​