Deck 7: Managing Your Weight

Question 1

More than 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight. 

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The 25 million Americans with a binge-eating disorder binge at least once a day for at least a three-week period.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

BMI is a(n)____ formula that correlates with body fat.

A) ​gender-based 
B) ​unproven 
C) ​age-neutral 
D) ​age-based 
E) ​mathematical

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Which group has the lowest obesity rate? 

A) ​Alaskan Natives 
B) ​Pacific Islanders 
C) ​Asian Americans  
D) ​American Indians 
E) ​Hispanics

Question 5

Which feature defines an "apple shape" body?​ 

A) ​slimming hips 
B) ​widening waist 
C) ​narrowing thighs 
D) ​rising buttocks

Question 6

College women are more likely to overestimate their weight,while men tend to underestimate their actual weight. 

Question 7

The term basal metabolic rate refers to ____.

A) ​the ratio of total body fat to lean tissue 
B) ​a measure of cardiovascular fitness 
C) ​the amount of oxygen consumed in one minute while sleeping 
D) ​the calories needed to sustain your body at rest 
E) ​the total energy needed to sustain daily living

Question 8

A BMI of 30 or over marks the point at which excess weight first increases the risk of disease. 

Question 9

Which concept states that body immersed in a fluid is buoyed by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid?​ 

A) ​Archimedes Principle 
B) ​nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) 
C) ​dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D) ​hydrostatic pressure 
E) ​Skinfold variance

Question 10

More than two in three America adults are overweight or obese. 

Question 11

Which characteristic applies to "central" obesity?​ 

A) ​fat deposited on the outer layers of the thigh 
B) ​cellulite on the thighs 
C) ​temporary water weight 
D) fat deposited deep within the central abdominal area of the body​ 
E) ​fat deposited in the cerebral cortex

Question 12

Generally speaking,individuals most likely to benefit from obesity surgery have succeeded in previous attempts to lose weight. 

Question 13

A BMI of 30 to 34.9 falls into which weight category? 

A) ​underweight 
B) ​healthy weight 
C) ​borderline overweight 
D) ​class 1 obesity 
E) ​class 2 obesity

Question 14

For both men and women,a waist-to-hip (WHR)ratio of more than ____ is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 

A) ​1.0 
B) ​0.75 
C) ​0.6 
D) ​0.5 
E) ​0.33

Question 15

A hormone called leptin,produced by fat cells,sends signals that regulate appetite to the brain. 

Question 16

American adults have been eating steadily more calories for almost a decade,accounting for the continued increase in obesity rates. 

Question 17

To find your waist-to-hip ratio,you should ____. 

A) ​divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement 
B) ​divide your hip measurement by your waist measurement 
C) ​add your waist and hip measurements and divide by two 
D) ​multiply your waist and hip measurements together and divide by two 
E) ​calculate the average of your waist and hip measurements

Question 18

What percentage of college students gains the legendary "freshman 15"? 

A) ​5 
B) ​10 
C) ​15 
D) ​20 
E) ​25

Question 19

Unplanned daily activity,such as fidgeting or pacing,can make a difference in preventing weight gain. 

Question 20

Even if you're trying to put on pounds,you need to burn more calories than you consume.

Question 21

Which life experience is characteristic of obese women?​ 

A) ​They marry more often. 
B) ​They become career students. 
C) ​They marry once. 
D) ​They earn more. 
E) ​They earn less.

Question 22

As little as five pounds of excess fat can add to the dangers for people already at risk for____. 

A) ​food addictions 
B) ​hypertension 
C) ​diabetes 
D) ​spinal injuries 
E) ​joint injuries

Question 23

Which adverse reaction can occur when taking Belviq,a medication used to treat patients with severe obesity?​ 

A) ​blocked fat absorption 
B) ​dizziness 
C) ​blocked water absorption 
D) ​nausea 
E) ​suicidal tendencies

Question 24

Which so-called "natural" fat fighter is made from the leaves of C.sinensis? 

A) ​dehydrated fruit rind 
B) ​green tea 
C) ​milkweed 
D) ​fat-free milk shake 
E) ​sugar-free soda

Question 25

Which activity is connected with 30 percent of new cases of obesity?​ 

A) ​watching television 
B) emotional eating 
C) ​social networking 
D) ​getting married 
E) ​choosing fast food

Question 26

Which bariatric procedure involves surgeons slipping an inflatable silicon band around the stomach?​ 

A) ​gastric bypass 
B) ​elastic bypass 
C) ​banding 
D) ​ballooning 
E) ​duodenal switch

Question 27

For underweight people trying to gain weight,what percentage of their daily calories should come from fat?​ 

A) ​10 
B) ​20 
C) ​30 
D) ​40 
E) ​50

Question 28

What bodily process slows when leptin levels are low?​ 

A) ​digestion 
B) ​metabolism 
C) ​blood flow 
D) ​muscle reflex 
E) ​nerve sensation

Question 29

Reportedly,three in four bariatric surgery patients lose ____ percent of their excess weight within two years and keep it off. 

A) ​10 to 20 
B) ​25 to 30 
C) ​35 to 50 
D) ​50 to 75 
E) ​80 to 90

Question 30

Which approach is recommended for underweight people trying to gain weight?​ 

A) ​Stop exercising so much. 
B) ​Drink soda instead of fruit juice. 
C) ​If you have a small appetite, eat two to three large meals per day. 
D) ​Eat a wider variety of foods. 
E) ​Eat more fresh fruit.

Question 31

Although scientists are skeptical,  random trials have shown which CAM practice as more effective than lifestyle modification in reducing BMI and weight?​ 

A) ​noninvasive body contouring 
B) ​mindfulness 
C) ​drinking green tea 
D) ​acupuncture 
E) ​eating dehydrated fruit

Question 32

Constance and Jennifer both watch a lot of TV,but Constance tends to get up and walk around during the commercials.Which process accounts for that fact that Constance has maintained her weight,while Jennifer has put on 10 pounds?​ 

A) ​Archimedes Principle 
B) ​Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) 
C) ​Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D) ​Hydrostatic pressure 
E) ​Skinfold variance

Question 33

What is the most important aspect of a healthy diet? 

A) ​low glycemic index 
B) ​total calorie intake 
C) ​restricted calories from carbohydrates 
D) ​restricted calories from fat 
E) ​total protein intake

Question 34

Which feature do college men associate with feeling sexier,more confident,and more attractive to women? 

A) ​muscularity 
B) ​weight 
C) ​waist circumference 
D) ​height 
E) ​eating habits

Question 35

One reason that people who eat low-fat food and drink diet sodas still gain weight is because they ____.

A) ​consume them as replacement of their regular meals and snacks 
B) ​consume them in concert with diet pills 
C) ​think that they can afford to add high-calorie treats to their diets 
D) ​consume them irregularly 
E) ​don't have the energy to exercise

Question 36

As an over-the-counter weight-loss drug,how does orlistat work? 

A) ​It blocks about one-quarter of the fat consumed. 
B) ​It reduces flatulence. 
C) ​It curbs diarrhea. 
D) ​It blocks nearly one-half of the sugars consumed. 
E) ​It mimics a sense of fullness.

Question 37

Multiple studies on some of the most popular weight-loss programs reached which general conclusion?​ 

A) ​"We found no validity to the Internet-based programs." 
B) ​"We know that none of these programs work." 
C) ​"We believe counseling plus calorie control work best." 
D) ​"We still don't know whether a lot of these programs work." 
E) ​"We believe the self-directed programs work best."

Question 38

Which potentially dangerous side effect may result from a high-protein,low-carbohydrate diet?​ 

A) ​poor muscle tone 
B) ​hypertension 
C) ​elevated cholesterol 
D) ​ketosis 
E) ​sleep

Question 39

Carl feels full after eating his sandwich,apple,and chips.He has achieved ____. 

A) ​satiety 
B) ​basal metabolism 
C) ​moderation 
D) ​consumption 
E) ​digestion

Question 40

Which activity applies to people who have maintained a weight loss of at least 30 pounds for at least year?​ 

A) ​an external locus of control 
B) ​reliance on a personal trainer 
C) ​monthly checkups with a physician 
D) ​infrequent eating 
E) ​an hour moderate physical activity almost every day

Question 41

Which term applies to an unusual and often dangerous pattern of food consumption?​ 

A) ​eating disorder 
B) ​disordered metabolism 
C) ​emotional imbalance 
D) ​disordered body mass index 
E) ​compensatory behavior

Question 42

____________________ nervosa is a psychological disorder in which refusal to eat leads to malnutrition,severe weight loss,and possibly death.

Question 43

One way of measuring fat is by using a(n)____________________ to make skinfold measurements.

Question 44

On average,college students gain about ____________________ pounds in their freshman year.

Question 45

What is the average age for developing bulimia?​ 

A) ​15 
B) ​18 
C) ​21 
D) ​25 
E) ​30

Question 46

Donna sees food as her enemy and has begun smoking to help control her weight.What type of anorexic is she? 

A) ​depressing 
B) ​restricting 
C) ​purging 
D) ​addicting 
E) ​numbing

Question 47

____________________dieters become preoccupied with what they eat and weigh.

Question 48

Among college students,which group is particularly susceptible to unhealthy eating behaviors?​ 

A) ​pre-med students 
B) ​pre-law students 
C) female athletes 
D) ​freshmen 
E) ​seniors

Question 49

A waist circumference of more than ____________________ inches in women signals greater health risks.

Question 50

Waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index are measures of body____________________.

Question 51

Katrina has turned to beer and bourbon as an alternative to eating.Which term applies to her?​ 

A) ​amenorrhea 
B) ​bloated 
C) ​drunkorexia 
D) ​diuretic 
E) ​alcohorexia

Question 52

Which factor increases the risk of compulsive overeating?​ 

A) ​satiety 
B) ​amenorrhea 
C) ​low self-esteem 
D) ​delayed physical maturity (in men) 
E) ​upbringing in a foster care system

Question 53

Continuing to eat even when you are no longer hungry is a sign of ____________________ overeating.

Question 54

Which method has proven effective in treating binge-eating disorder?​ 

A) ​fasting 
B) ​bariatric surgery 
C) ​purging 
D) ​cognitive behavioral therapy 
E) ​acupuncture

Question 55

People with ____________________ bulimia induce vomiting or take large doses of laxatives to relieve guilt and control their weight.

Question 56

Which term do researchers use to describe informal conversations about body image,weight,and shape?​ 

A) ​image snaps 
B) ​hip chat 
C) ​fat phobia 
D) ​self-obsession 
E) ​fat talk

Question 57

A BMI of 30 or greater defines ____________________ and marks the point at which excess weight increases the risk of death.

Question 58

Typically,when does bulimia nervosa begin?​ 

A) ​after dieting fails 
B) ​after several binge-eating episodes 
C) ​after a rigid diet of several weeks to a year or more 
D) ​after a significant weight gain 
E) ​after months of excessive exercise

Question 59

A BMI of 25 or greater defines ____________________ and marks the point at which excess weight increases the risk of disease.

Question 60

Generally,people with anorexia nervosa are ____. 

A) ​hungry all the time 
B) ​never hungry 
C) ​regular in their menstrual cycles 
D) ​insensitive to cold 
E) ​flabby

Question 61

Ultrasound,laser,and radio frequency are examples of a weight-loss methods known as noninvasive body ____________________.

Question 62

Identify five factors at play in the increasing numbers of overweight and obese Americans.

Question 63

____________________ is defined as the psychological desire to eat.

Question 64

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
ratio between height and weight

Question 65

According to the National Weight Control Registry,how do people who succeed in losing weight maintain their new,healthier lifestyle?​

Question 66

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
below the skin

Question 67

In a gastric bypass,surgeons reroute ____________________ around part of the upper intestine to block absorption of calories and nutrients.

Question 68

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
sensation of feeling full

Question 69

A key component of a successful diet for women is a recommended daily caloric intake of ____________________ calories.

Question 70

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
physiological drive to consume food

Question 71

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
bulimia nervosa

Question 72

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
proportion of waist circumference to hip circumference

Question 73

Where does binge eating rank as an eating disorder? Describe at least three characteristics of binge eating,and the overall physiological and psychological effects of the disorder.

Question 74

Summarize the risks and relative success of three types of bariatric procedures for the treatment of severe obesity.

Question 75

Describe the three common diet traps and explain how they can be harmful to your health.

Question 76

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
condition with BMI of 40 or higher

Question 77

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
results from central body fat accumulation

Question 78

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
characterized by a refusal to eat

Question 79

Match the items with the appropriate description.
a.satiety
b.eating disorder
c.subcutaneous
d."apple" shape
e.anorexia
f.waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.hunger
rapid consumption of large amounts of food in a short period

Question 80

People who are over weight are more likely to have low levels of beneficial ____________________.