Question 1

Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest,transport,and store?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate
B)   alcohol
C)   fat
D)   protein C

Question 2

While enrolled in a weight-loss program for employees of the company where he worked,Gavin lost nearly 100 pounds over a period of 14 months.At the same time,his BMR slowed.Then he was laid off.Over the next six months,his BMR remained slowed,and he regained two-thirds of the weight he had lost.Which of the following hypotheses BEST explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)   the protein-leverage hypothesis
B)   the drifty gene hypothesis
C)   the thrifty gene hypothesis
D)   the set-point hypothesis D

Question 3

When you consume more protein than you need,the surplus will

Accepted Answer

A)   be converted to liver and muscle glycogen.
B)   replenish the body's amino acid pool.
C)   contribute to increased muscle mass.
D)   be converted to and stored as fat. D

Question 4

A person who is ill with a fever will experience a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   increased basal metabolic rate.
B)   decreased basal metabolic rate.
C)   increased thermic effect of food.
D)   decreased thermic effect of food.

Question 5

In theory,what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g.,about 28 days)?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5 lbs
B)   2 lbs
C)   3 lbs
D)   4 lbs

Question 6

Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the protein leverage hypothesis,which of the following meals best contributes to optimal physiologic functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of black coffee
B)   a salad with peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, and a diet cola
C)   a bowl of pasta with tomato sauce and a glass of red wine
D)   a tuna sandwich and a glass of milk

Question 8

Oversecretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The majority of obese people have a low basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Children who are obese are two to three times as likely to experience bullying as children who are normal weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When Jocelyn fidgets throughout a lecture class,she is expending Calories via a mechanism known as

Accepted Answer

A)   basal metabolism.
B)   exercise-induced wasting.
C)   non-exercise activity thermogenesis.
D)   subconscious energy expenditure.

Question 13

Azad is in a pre-med program,plays soccer,and volunteers at a local public health clinic.He wants to gain weight.What might be his biggest obstacle? How can he overcome it? Suggest at least three healthful foods or beverages he could add to his daily diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Azad is in a pre-med program,plays soccer,and...

Question 14

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program.What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program.What...

Question 15

Ghrelin is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   gastric hormone that stimulates appetite.
B)   intestinal hormone that raises insulin concentrations.
C)   hormone produced by adipose cells that decreases appetite.
D)   liver enzyme that promotes the excretion of fat.

Question 16

A behavior modification strategy for weight loss is to avoid feelings of deprivation by consuming small meals and snacks throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds.How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   1,375 kcal
B)   1,855 kcal
C)   3,024 kcal
D)   3,360 kcal

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight change plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   gradual change in energy intake
B)   incorporation of regular and appropriate physical activity
C)   application of behavior-modification techniques
D)   reduction in the number of restaurant meals eaten per week

Question 20

Weight gain is a side effect of certain antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest,transport,and store?

When you consume more protein than you need,the surplus will

A person who is ill with a fever will experience a(n)

In theory,what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g.,about 28 days) ?

Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

According to the protein leverage hypothesis,which of the following meals best contributes to optimal physiologic functioning?

Oversecretion of the hormone leptin will result in weight gain.

One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

The majority of obese people have a low basal metabolic rate.

Children who are obese are two to three times as likely to experience bullying as children who are normal weight.

When Jocelyn fidgets throughout a lecture class,she is expending Calories via a mechanism known as

Azad is in a pre-med program,plays soccer,and volunteers at a local public health clinic.He wants to gain weight.What might be his biggest obstacle? How can he overcome it? Suggest at least three healthful foods or beverages he could add to his daily diet.

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program.What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

Ghrelin is a(n)

A behavior modification strategy for weight loss is to avoid feelings of deprivation by consuming small meals and snacks throughout the day.

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds.How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight change plan?

Weight gain is a side effect of certain antidepressants.