Deck 15: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Question 1

Although people may have good intentions to manage body fat levels,their _________ make(s)it difficult to adopt healthy lifestyles.

A)environment
B)significant others
C)previous injuries
D)heredity

Answer 1

A

Question 2

"Empty calories" refers to

A)food that does not make you fat.
B)calories with a low caloric content.
C)regurgitation of food to prevent weight gain.
D)food that is low in nutrients and high in calories.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding high protein diets?

A)They are effective in long-term weight loss.
B)Long-term adverse effects have been documented.
C)The weight lost is water,not fat.
D)They are considered more effective than low carbohydrate diets.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When setting goals for weight/fat loss or gain,it is best to set

A)lofty goals so that you will always strive for your best.
B)moderate goals that challenge you under pressure.
C)small goals that seem realistic to accomplish.
D)a specific outcome goal for desired weight.

Question 5

Which is a good recommendation for underweight people trying to gain weight?

A)perform strength training
B)avoid complex carbohydrates
C)eat more meat and take a protein supplement
D)perform regular aerobic exercise

Question 6

The best dietary guideline for reducing body fat is to

A)eat no fat.
B)eliminate meat.
C)eliminate breakfast.
D)moderately reduce caloric intake.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral goal?

A)do cardiovascular exercises 3 times a week
B)lose 15 pounds in 3 months
C)consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
D)do resistance exercises 2 times a week

Question 8

Which of the following describes the concept of "calorie sparing"?

A)the reduction in basal metabolism that occurs on low calorie diets
B)the perception that diet sodas will help people eat less
C)the regulation of hunger from participation in physical activity
D)balancing calorie intake with a corresponding amount of activity

Question 9

Prescription drugs such as Sibutramine and Orlistat should be used

A)only with obese patients or overweight individuals with comorbidities.
B)only by people who have tried many different diets.
C)by patients who have undergone gastric surgery.
D)independent of lifestyle modifications.

Question 10

Large short-term changes in body weight from day to day are most likely to result from changes in

A)body fat.
B)body water.
C)protein.
D)bone.

Question 11

Brady currently weighs 170 pounds and would like to get down to 160 pounds.Which weight loss goal corresponds to the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine?

A)ose 10 pounds in 1 week
B)lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks
C)lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks
D)lose 10 pounds in 20 weeks

Question 12

Which of the following are considered appropriate short term goals?

A)losing 50 lbs.in a month
B)losing 2 lbs.per week
C)not eating for 3 days
D)none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding Ephedra?

A)It is the only FDA approved weight loss compound.
B)There have been deaths attributed to its use.
C)It is safe in small amounts.
D)The labels on ephedra-containing products are accurate.

Question 14

Which of the following would make it difficult to buy healthy foods at the grocery store?

A)taking a supportive friend
B)sticking to your grocery list
C)going soon after you have eaten
D)choosing prepackaged "quick" foods

Question 15

Hunger is best described as a

A)good appetite.
B)craving for a food.
C)rumbling in your stomach.
D)physiological need for sustenance.

Question 16

Which of the following is good advice for weight/fat control?

A)Eat fast so you do not think about food.
B)Space meals equally throughout the day.
C)Skip lunch or breakfast if you do not feel hungry.
D)Eat a large dinner and a small breakfast and lunch.

Question 17

What is a key reason why physical activity should be combined with diet for weight loss (instead of relying on diet alone)?

A)It reduces bloating and water retention.
B)It reduces the metabolic rate.
C)It prevents the loss of lean muscle tissue.
D)It prevents calcification of bones.

Question 18

Reducing consumption of snacks in vending machines is an example of which weight control technique?

A)environmental change
B)practicing dietary restraint
C)self-monitoring
D)avoiding social norms

Question 19

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for long-term weight control?

A)go on a caloric restriction diet once a month
B)skip breakfast to cut calories
C)eat a low-fat diet and perform regular exercise
D)never eat out at a restaurant

Question 20

What are good dietary recommendations for promoting weight (muscle)gain?

A)reduce intake of carbohydrates and consume primarily protein
B)increase calorie consumption by 1500 kcal/day to promote storage
C)increase intake with smaller but more frequent meals
D)reduce fat consumption to only 10% of total daily energy intake

Question 21

Which of the following captures the essence of "emotional eating"?

A)eating based on periodic changes in mood
B)restricting eating patterns during social settings
C)balancing intake with expenditure
D)using food as a source of comfort when you feel sad,anxious,or bored

Question 22

Which best characterizes the concept of "Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis"?

A)energy expended following exercise
B)basal metabolism
C)light physical activity
D)calories burned while sleeping

Question 23

When eating,what suggestions are recommended?

A)eat slowly
B)eat everything
C)watch television when eating
D)all the above

Question 24

What strategy is most important for long term weight control?

A)a careful balancing of dietary nutrients
B)a plan based on timing of meals
C)an approach that includes both diet and physical activity
D)a systematic reduction in fat content of meals

Question 25

Which level is at the inner circle of the social-ecological model?

A)individual
B)environmental
C)settings/places
D)societal

Question 26

Which is true of appetite suppressants?

A)Ma Huang is a safe (herbal)version of ephedra.
B)Orlistat blunts the appetite causing people to eat less.
C)Alli and Xenical are thought to enhance weight loss by reducing the absorption of fat.
D)Sibutramine creates a rebound weight gain when used over time.

Question 27

The term "obesogenic" has been used to describe which of the following?

A)epidemic of childhood obesity
B)weight gain due to genetics
C)elements of our environment that collectively promote eating and inactivity
D)weight gain caused by eating at restaurants

Question 28

Which of the following is a useful strategy for making food choices conducive to weight control?

A)read food labels to compare foods
B)shop before you eat to minimize snacking
C)buy more expensive products to promote smaller portions
D)eat at restaurants to avoid having food in the house or apartment

Question 29

Which of the following is true of a product called "lipodissolve"?

A)It is a safe and effective fat loss injection tested in clinical studies.
B)It is a dietary supplement that increases calorie burning.
C)It is viewed as a "drug" by the FDA and banned due to unproven effectiveness.
D)It is a suppressant banned along with ephedra due to health risks.

Question 30

Which of the following is used to describe the concept of viewing food as "providing sustenance or energy for healthy living"?

A)behavioral eating
B)mindful eating
C)calculated eating
D)sustainable eating

Question 31

What is the most important consideration for long term fat-loss diet?

A)making small changes that can be maintained over a long period of time
B)making changes that lead to reductions in consumption of carbohydrates
C)switching to supplements that have balanced and controlled nutrients
D)restricting the number of meals consumed to reduce intakes over time