Deck 10: A Healthy Approach to Weight Management

Question 1

Which of the following is true about obesity?

A) Minority women in the United States have higher rates of obesity compared with the general population.
B) There is no such thing as childhood obesity.
C) Obesity cannot be reversed, whereas being overweight can be changed.
D) Obesity does not normally result in significant health problems.

Answer 1

Minority women in the United States have higher rates of obesity compared with the general population.

Question 2

Which of the following activities would burn the most calories in 30 minutes?

A) grocery shopping
B) bowling
C) walking
D) tennis

Answer 2

tennis

Question 3

The storage of excess fat in what area has been shown to correlate with increased risk for heart disease?

A) hips and thighs
B) chest
C) neck
D) abdomen

Answer 3

abdomen

Question 4

Catherine and Pablo both weigh 150 lbs. In an experiment, they decide to eat the exact same food and exercise the exact same amount for six months. At the end of six months, which of the following is most likely to be true about these two people?

A) Catherine will become anorexic.
B) They will both lose the same amount of weight.
C) One person will weigh more than the other person.
D) Catherine and Pablo will both still weigh 150 lbs.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a healthy eating practice?

A) trying to avoid eating empty calories such as those in alcohol
B) eating while driving
C) eating right before you go to bed
D) eating according to the time of day, whether you are hungry or not

Question 6

Victoria is 10 years old and overweight. At school some of the other children teased her and called her names like "fatty." What is Victoria experiencing?

A) ageism
B) bulimia
C) diet discrimination
D) weight bias

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the images in media advertisements?

A) Advertisements display images that mirror the average American body type.
B) Most advertisements portray women as tall and thin and men are portrayed as strong and muscular.
C) The media shows us images of the ideal body type that is achievable if you work hard enough.
D) Most media advertisements try to promote a healthy body image rather than an attractive body image.

Question 8

Overweight adults are at higher risk for which of the following?

A) HIV/AIDS
B) alcohol poisoning
C) stroke
D) influenza

Question 9

Someone who is overweight is likely to have a BMI that is which of the following?

A) low
B) high
C) in the middle
D) dependant on his or her physical activity

Question 10

Victor doesn't have the time to go exercising during the week and doesn't have enough money to join a gym. He wants to lose weight and hasn't exercised in years. Which of the following activities should he partake in?

A) Start running 8 miles a day.
B) Take the stairs at work instead of the elevator.
C) Go on a fad diet.
D) Cut out protein in his diet.

Question 11

In terms of essential body fat, which of the following is true?

A) Men need slightly more essential body fat than women.
B) Women need slightly more essential body fat than men.
C) Men and women need the same amount of essential body fat.
D) Women need less essential body fat when they are pregnant.

Question 12

As the focus on weight control has increased over the past century, the weight of most Americans has done what?

A) decreased
B) increased
C) stayed the same
D) increased except in children

Question 13

How can you define your ideal body weight?

A) It is the average weight of the U.S. population.
B) It is the weight at which you have only 1% body fat.
C) A size small or medium.
D) It is the weight at which you feel strong, energetic, and healthy.

Question 14

What is the first step toward achieving a positive body image?

A) classifying yourself as fat or thin
B) identifying the faults in your body shape
C) asking a friend to critique your body
D) appreciating and respecting the natural shape of your body

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the practice of eating a healthy breakfast every morning?

A) a bad choice because it will make you gain weight
B) a bad choice because it will make you more hungry throughout the day
C) a good choice because it means you don't have to eat lunch
D) a good choice because it will help you lose weight

Question 16

How does the United States rank in terms of the number of individuals who are overweight or obese?

A) The United States ranks average in terms of the number of overweight and obese individuals.
B) The United States ranks high in the number of overweight individuals and low in the number of obese individuals.
C) The United States has the highest percentage of overweight and obese individuals in the world.
D) The United States has the lowest percentage of overweight and obese individuals in the world.

Question 17

Bill is a healthy 22-year-old man. He works out frequently and eats fairly healthy. Which of the following is most likely to be true about Bill's body composition?

A) Bill has about 4% essential fat and very little storage fat.
B) Bill has about 20% essential fat and 8 lbs of storage fat.
C) Bill has about 4% essential fat and 8 lbs of storage fat.
D) Bill has about 20% essential fat and very little storage fat.

Question 18

Anna is watching TV and sees a commercial showing a beautiful woman who appears thin, tall, and sexy. What is one question Anna should ask herself about this commercial that would reflect a healthy attitude toward body image?

A) What brand of makeup is the woman wearing?
B) How can I look like the woman in the commercial?
C) What is this commercial trying to sell me?
D) Can I afford the product advertised in the commercial?

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a healthy weight management plan that will help you to lose weight?

A) jogging several times a week
B) avoid drinking water during workouts
C) wearing heavy clothes to make yourself sweat
D) visiting a sauna several times a week

Question 20

What is one of the possible negative consequences to following a fad diet?

A) increased risk for obesity
B) increased risk for hepatitis
C) increased risk for ketosis
D) higher self-esteem

Question 21

Which of the following is true about eating disorders?

A) They can help people to lose weight quickly and in a healthy way.
B) They can sometimes lead to death.
C) They are more common in males than females.
D) They usually are treated with vitamin and mineral supplements.

Question 22

How does the media influence our perceptions about weight?

Question 24

Lilia is extremely thin; however, she still perceives herself as overweight. She avoids eating and as a result is close to starvation. Lilia most likely has which of the following conditions?

A) binge-eating disorder
B) bi-polar disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) bulimia nervosa

Question 26

Which of the following is considered a healthy eating practice?

A) trying not to pay attention to the color, taste, or smell of food
B) eating the same exact foods every day
C) paying attention to portion sizes
D) eating quickly

Question 27

You have a friend who is obsessed with dieting and exercise. She avoids going out to dinner with others because she fears she will overeat. She exercises up to three times a day sometimes and is constantly worried about gaining weight. Your friend most likely has which of the following conditions?

A) disordered eating patterns
B) binge-eating disorder
C) obesity
D) anorexia nervosa

Question 28

Which of the following can help you to achieve success in healthy weight management?

A) Always work out alone.
B) Be specific about your personal health goals.
C) Eat as little as possible.
D) Set your expectations higher than what is actually possible for you.

Question 29

Jeremy feels ashamed about how much he eats. Often he will eat a huge amount of food but will throw it up later in order not to gain weight. Jeremy most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

A) binge-eating disorder
B) muscle dysmorphia
C) anorexia nervosa
D) bulimia nervosa

Question 31

What is one problem with using the Body Mass Index?

A) It is accurate for only children.
B) It does not take into account actual weight.
C) It does not take into account muscle mass.
D) It does not take into account height.

Question 32

Describe some of the factors that have contributed to obesity in the United States.

Question 33

What are three ways to measure body composition?

Question 34

What is a pedometer?

A) a device that measures the number of steps you take
B) a device that measures your metabolism
C) a special type of scale that measures body composition
D) a doctor who specializes in physical activity

Question 35

Describe three disadvantages to being overweight according to research.

Question 38

How can friends or family help with your goals in weight management?

Question 39

For someone who is slightly overweight and would like to lose a few pounds, which of the following would be one of the first activities to consider?

A) making lifestyle changes
B) bariatric surgery
C) eating and then purging
D) taking diet pills

Question 40

Which of the following describes most people who go on a diet?

A) They have eating disorders.
B) They are men.
C) They are successful at maintaining weight loss.
D) They eventually go "off" of the diet.