Deck 8: Managing Your Weight

Question 1

When body mass index (BMI) goes above ________, a person is considered to be more than 10% over recommended body weight.

A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30

Answer 1

25

Question 2

In the past 25 years, obesity rates for adolescents have

A) remained the same.
B) declined slightly.
C) more than doubled.
D) more than tripled.

Answer 2

more than tripled.

Question 3

Underweight is defined as a BMI of

A) <30.
B) <24.9.
C) <18.5.
D) <12.2.

Answer 3

<18.5.

Question 4

Overweight is defined as a BMI of

A) 16 to 18.4.
B) 18.5 to 24.9.
C) 25 to 29.9.
D) >30.

Question 5

Obesity is defined as a BMI of

A) 16 to 18.4.
B) 18.5 to 24.9.
C) 25 to 29.9.
D) >30.

Question 6

Successful weight loss can be best accomplished by

A) using supplements.
B) eating less and exercising more.
C) adhering to short-term diets.
D) decreasing energy expenditure.

Question 7

The relationship between the amount of calories consumed in food and the amount of calories expended through metabolism and physical activity is known as

A) body mass index.
B) energy balance.
C) metabolic rate.
D) metabolic equivalent.

Question 8

In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated that ________ of the world's adults are overweight or obese.

A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 52%
D) 46%

Question 9

The term that the World Health Organization created to describe the world-wide trend of increasing obesity rates is

A) global expansion.
B) globesity.
C) heavy-weight nations.
D) the weight of the world.

Question 10

Overconsumption of food is often encouraged by

A) restaurant portion sizes.
B) awareness of feelings of satiety.
C) lack of access to food.
D) high cost of food.

Question 11

The most important factor to keep in mind when losing weight is

A) your current body weight.
B) how much weight you have lost.
C) your overall percentage of body fat.
D) how you look in the mirror.

Question 12

According Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans consume an average of ________ more calories per day now than they did in 1971.

A) 140
B) 300
C) 240
D) 1,000

Question 13

On average, what percentage of our daily calories comes from sweets, sodas and fruit drinks, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 25%
D) 33%

Question 14

What major factor contributes to overconsumption of sweets, sodas and fruit drinks, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks?

A) The high nutritional quality of these foods
B) Advertising
C) High prices
D) Genetics

Question 15

Dietary factors contributing to the incidence of obesity worldwide include

A) high fat consumption.
B) low meat consumption.
C) low sugar consumption.
D) high whole-grain consumption.

Question 16

Which lifestyle factor is related to weight gain?

A) Fidgeting at one's desk
B) Smoking tobacco products
C) Getting less than 6 hours of sleep
D) Drinking water with meals

Question 17

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that lean people burn between 279 and 477 more calories daily than obese people do as a result of

A) non-exercise activity.
B) structured exercise.
C) recreational activities.
D) sleeping less.

Question 18

A signal of fullness from the body is known as

A) satiety.
B) set point.
C) positive caloric balance.
D) metabolism.

Question 19

A lifestyle factor that influences weight includes

A) extensive advertising of food.
B) awareness of satiety signals.
C) metabolic rate.
D) exercise.

Question 20

What percentage of Americans engages in no exercise, sports, or other physical activity at all during their leisure time?

A) 15%
B) 20%
C) 35%
D) 25%

Question 21

Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest percentage of overweight?

A) Asian Americans
B) Hispanic females
C) White males
D) African American females

Question 22

Women have a tendency to burn fewer calories than men because of women's

A) lower level of activity.
B) greater intake of high-fat foods.
C) higher level of essential body fat.
D) lower metabolic rates.

Question 23

Which of the following is a risk factor predisposing a person for overweight and obesity?

A) Low education level
B) High income
C) Being an adult white female
D) Living during prosperous economic times

Question 24

You are more likely to remain healthy throughout your life if

A) you maintain a BMI of 18.
B) your body fat tends to be stored at the waist.
C) you increase your waist size slightly as you age.
D) your body's fat deposits tend to occur around the hips and thighs.

Question 25

Being significantly underweight can be related to

A) an unusually slow metabolism.
B) too little exercise.
C) overconsumption of food.
D) smoking.

Question 26

A prejudice against overweight and obese people is known as

A) body dysmorphic disorder.
B) metabolic syndrome.
C) weight cycling.
D) weight stigma.

Question 27

Jake has gained 10 lbs in the past 5 years due to inactivity and is beginning to notice significant stiffness in his joints. His problem may be related to the fact that his weight gain has significantly increased his risk of

A) osteoporosis.
B) arthritis.
C) muscle spasms.
D) diabetes.

Question 28

Which cancer is specifically linked to a high BMI?

A) Kidney cancer
B) Leukemia
C) Lung cancer
D) Melanoma

Question 29

Which of the following can be a component of metabolic syndrome?

A) High blood pressure
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Osteoporosis
D) Breast cancer

Question 30

If you are obese and a non-smoker, your life expectancy is approximately

A) the same as a normal-weight person.
B) 2 years less than that of a normal-weight person.
C) 6 years less than that of a normal-weight person.
D) 10 years less than that of a normal-weight person.

Question 31

Underweight associated with poor nutrition can result in a higher incidence of

A) diabetes.
B) leukemia.
C) muscle wasting.
D) metabolic syndrome.

Question 32

Your friend is thinking about trying a fad diet to lose weight. Given the information in this chapter on problems associated with fad diets, you can inform her that

A) these diets are highly effective.
B) weight loss from these kinds of diets is usually from loss of fat mass.
C) unless she changes her eating habits permanently, she will regain the weight.
D) finding the right diet will lead to permanent weight loss.

Question 33

Approximately what percentage of people who try dieting regain the weight within 2 years or less?

A) 75%
B) 50%
C) 33%
D) 10% or fewer

Question 34

A series of diets followed by eventual weight gain is known as

A) rigid dieting.
B) flexible dieting.
C) fad dieting.
D) yo-yo dieting.

Question 35

A pattern of losing/gaining weight is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) weight cycling.
C) satiety.
D) positive caloric balance.

Question 36

Weight loss regimens that specify strict rules on caloric consumption, types of foods, and eating patterns are known as ________ diets.

A) binge
B) rigid
C) fad
D) flexible

Question 37

Weight loss regimens that focus on portion size and make allowance for variations in daily routine, appetite, and food availability are known as ________ diets.

A) binge
B) rigid
C) fad
D) flexible

Question 38

One weight-loss supplement that has been banned in the United States is

A) ephedrine.
B) creatine.
C) potassium.
D) leptin.

Question 39

A person who says "I may weigh more than what I like, but I enjoy eating and balance my pleasure with eating with my concern for a healthy body" is exhibiting what type of thought pattern associated with healthy or distorted eating?

A) Distorted body image
B) Concerned well
C) Food preoccupied/obsessed
D) Disordered eating

Question 40

Hannah's new roommate, Kelsey, is a petite redhead with a shy personality. As they were getting to know each other over salads one night, Kelsey kept sizing up the other girls walking by in the cafeteria. She finally commented to Hannah, "Yeah, I spend a lot of time comparing my body to other girls." Where is Kelsey on the thought-pattern continuum for body image?

A) Body ownership
B) Distorted body image
C) Body dissociation
D) Body preoccupied/obsessed

Question 41

Atypical, abnormal food consumption that diminishes wellness but is NOT long-lived is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) disordered eating.
C) an eating disorder.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 42

A disturbed pattern of eating, dieting, and perceptions of body image that leads to medical issues is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) disordered eating.
C) an eating disorder.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 43

An eating disorder characterized by deliberate food restriction and severe, life-threatening weight loss is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) binge eating disorder.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 44

An eating disorder characterized by bouts of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) body dysmorphic disorder.
D) binge eating disorder.

Question 45

A syndrome characterized by negative self-perception in which a person becomes obsessed with a physical defect is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia.
C) body dysmorphic disorder.
D) binge eating disorder.

Question 46

An eating disorder characterized by out-of-control eating without purging is known as

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia.
C) body dysmorphic disorder.
D) binge eating disorder.

Question 47

One factor leading to eating disorders is

A) excessive emphasis on achievement.
B) lack of concern of what others think about one's body.
C) acceptance of body.
D) lack of thought about food.

Question 48

A person who wants to lose weight should strive to achieve

A) negative caloric balance.
B) positive caloric balance.
C) isocaloric balance.
D) energy balance.

Question 49

Basal metabolic rate is decreased by increased

A) lean mass.
B) endurance activity.
C) fat mass.
D) non-aerobic activity.

Question 50

A pre-programmed weight that your body returns to easily when you gain or lose a few pounds is known as

A) a set point.
B) a weight plateau.
C) basal metabolism.
D) energy balance.

Question 51

One's baseline rate of energy use, dictated by the body's collective metabolic activities, is known as

A) resting metabolic rate.
B) basal metabolic rate.
C) set point.
D) energy balance.

Question 52

One's baseline energy use plus the energy expended in digesting food is known as

A) resting metabolic rate.
B) basal metabolic rate.
C) set point.
D) energy balance.

Question 53

Shelly is happy with her current body weight and wants to maintain it. To do this, she needs to be in

A) negative caloric balance.
B) positive caloric balance.
C) isocaloric balance.
D) positive energy balance.

Question 54

Your recommended BMI will tend to be on the lower end of the range if you have a

A) large amount of muscle.
B) low body fat percentage.
C) large frame size.
D) small frame size.

Question 55

Which of the following is an effective tip for successful weight loss?

A) Maximize flavor by adding salt or sugar.
B) Stick to a rigid diet.
C) Consider yourself successful if you lose 5 to 10 pounds per week.
D) Choose high-volume, nutrient-dense foods.

Question 56

The best method for burning calories is

A) aerobic exercise involving large muscles.
B) weight-lifting involving large muscles.
C) light activities around the home.
D) lifting small hand weights.

Question 57

Which of the following activities would burn the highest calories per minute?

A) Swimming
B) Stretching
C) Playing recreational tennis
D) Jogging at a moderate pace

Question 58

People who successfully maintain their weight over time tend to

A) skip meals.
B) average an hour of physical activity daily.
C) drink high amounts of sweetened juices.
D) eat a diet high in protein.

Question 59

After achieving your target weight, you should

A) discontinue the diet and gradually go back to your original eating habits.
B) try to achieve positive energy balance.
C) add back in enough calories to maintain the new weight.
D) strive to lose more weight so that you can achieve underweight.

Question 60

U.S. college students are typically in better shape than the general adult population.

Question 61

Current trends indicate that weight problems are decreasing in the college population.

Question 62

Non-walkable neighborhoods with no open space for recreation have child obesity rates twice as high as neighborhoods that have those amenities.

Question 63

In the past quarter century, the percentage of obese young children has more than doubled.

Question 64

From a health standpoint, body weight is more important than body fat percentage.

Question 65

Americans today are consuming 1,000 more calories daily than they did in 1970.

Question 66

Accessibility of fast food increases food overconsumption.

Question 67

The ease of modern life encourages increased levels of physical activity.

Question 68

Obesity is not increasing in low-income developing countries.

Question 69

According to current research, the more money a person makes, the more likely he or she is to be overweight.

Question 70

Overweight job applicants are hired at the same rate as normal-weight applicants.

Question 71

Maintaining a healthy weight increases life expectancy.

Question 72

Underweight people have a higher death rate than normal-weight or overweight people.

Question 73

Being fit significantly reduces your mortality risk, regardless of the percentage of body fat you have.

Question 74

Everyone who diets will experience some degree of lowered metabolism during a period of calorie restriction.

Question 75

People on rigid diets tend to have a higher percentage of body fat than people on more flexible plans.

Question 76

Disordered eating is atypical, abnormal food consumption that diminishes wellness but is usually neither long-lived nor disruptive to everyday life.

Question 77

In terms of calories burned, basal metabolic rate is higher than resting metabolic rate.

Question 78

Motivation to lose weight is best if it is primarily focused on short-term goals.

Question 79

Anaerobic exercise is the best calorie burner.

Question 80

List five hereditary, demographic, or lifestyle factors that contribute to obesity.