Question 1

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes quick solutions. 
B)  It uses scientific evidence, presenting pros and cons. 
C)  It limits food selections. 
D)  It recommends expensive supplements. 
A)  It promotes quick solutions. 
B)  It uses scientific evidence, presenting pros and cons. 
C)  It limits food selections. 
D)  It recommends expensive supplements.

Question 2

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for women warrants an obesity diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  37% 
A)  25% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  37%

Question 3

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall. His body mass index is _______________ kg/m2.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  25 
C)  31 
D)  50 
A)  5 
B)  25 
C)  31 
D)  50

Question 4

A _________________________ is usually more accurate at estimating the number of calories you burn during a workout than are calorie estimators on cardio machines.

Accepted Answer

A)  bathroom scale 
B)  body fat monitor 
C)  step monitor 
D)  heart rate monitor 
A)  bathroom scale 
B)  body fat monitor 
C)  step monitor 
D)  heart rate monitor

Question 5

Which of the following is not a major goal for weight control programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-pound weight loss per week 
B)  Loss of stored fat 
C)  Sparing lean body mass 
D)  Reaching a healthy weight 
A)  5-pound weight loss per week 
B)  Loss of stored fat 
C)  Sparing lean body mass 
D)  Reaching a healthy weight

Question 6

The MyPlate calorie guideline for a 19- to 30-year-old active woman is

Accepted Answer

A)  1600. 
B)  2000. 
C)  2400. 
D)  2800. 
A)  1600. 
B)  2000. 
C)  2400. 
D)  2800.

Question 7

Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to regulate body temperature within narrow limits. 
B)  shivering when cold and fidgeting are examples of thermogenesis. 
C)  brown adipose tissue contributes to thermogenesis, especially in hibernating animals. 
D)  the energy you require during sleep at night. 
A)  the ability to regulate body temperature within narrow limits. 
B)  shivering when cold and fidgeting are examples of thermogenesis. 
C)  brown adipose tissue contributes to thermogenesis, especially in hibernating animals. 
D)  the energy you require during sleep at night.

Question 8

A group of medications that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  diuretics 
D)  statins 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  neurotransmitters 
C)  diuretics 
D)  statins

Question 9

_______________ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Android 
B)  Gynecoid 
C)  Morbid 
D)  Cardiovascular 
A)  Android 
B)  Gynecoid 
C)  Morbid 
D)  Cardiovascular

Question 10

Bob is a 34-year-old male who weighs 150 pounds and is a long distance cycler. He is engaged in vigorous activity. Based on the MyPlate Calorie Guidelines, Bob needs approximately _______________ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A)  2000 
B)  2600 
C)  3000 
D)  3200 
A)  2000 
B)  2600 
C)  3000 
D)  3200

Question 11

An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used today for treating severely obese individuals is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjustable gastric banding (LAP Band) 
B)  stomach resection 
C)  laparoscopic intestinal resection 
D)  colonoscopy 
A)  adjustable gastric banding (LAP Band) 
B)  stomach resection 
C)  laparoscopic intestinal resection 
D)  colonoscopy

Question 12

Match the following with the descriptions below

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following with the descriptions below
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Question 13

A weight-loss program should have all of the following characteristics except

Accepted Answer

A)  use MyPlate as a pattern for food choices. 
B)  the plan should adapt to habits and tastes. 
C)  the plan should have a weight loss goal of 3 to 5 pounds per week. 
D)  the plan should be socially acceptable, allowing attendance at parties and restaurants. 
A)  use MyPlate as a pattern for food choices. 
B)  the plan should adapt to habits and tastes. 
C)  the plan should have a weight loss goal of 3 to 5 pounds per week. 
D)  the plan should be socially acceptable, allowing attendance at parties and restaurants.

Question 14

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus control. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  chain-breaking. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  stimulus control. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  chain-breaking. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 15

Android obesity is associated with a higher incidence of all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  lung cancer. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  lung cancer.

Question 16

Bill expends 2,500 kilocalories per day. What amount of kilocalories will be from basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  250 to 375 
B)  500 to 1,050 
C)  1,200 to 1,500 
D)  1,500 to 1,750 
A)  250 to 375 
B)  500 to 1,050 
C)  1,200 to 1,500 
D)  1,500 to 1,750

Question 17

The principles of _______________________ include being aware of the entire eating experience from food preparation to consumption, including recognizing and respecting the physical hunger and satiety cues, and being wise in eating decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness eating 
B)  mindless eating 
C)  mindful eating 
D)  stimulus control 
A)  awareness eating 
B)  mindless eating 
C)  mindful eating 
D)  stimulus control

Question 18

____________ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 15% to 35%.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptive thermogenesis 
B)  Thermic effect of food 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Physical activity 
A)  Adaptive thermogenesis 
B)  Thermic effect of food 
C)  Metabolism 
D)  Physical activity

Question 19

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for men warrants an obesity diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  20% 
C)  24% 
D)  30% 
A)  8% 
B)  20% 
C)  24% 
D)  30%

Question 20

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chain-breaking. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  chain-breaking. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for women warrants an obesity diagnosis.

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall. His body mass index is _______________ kg/m².

A _________________________ is usually more accurate at estimating the number of calories you burn during a workout than are calorie estimators on cardio machines.

Which of the following is not a major goal for weight control programs?

The MyPlate calorie guideline for a 19- to 30-year-old active woman is

Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except

A group of medications that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are _______________.

_______________ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Bob is a 34-year-old male who weighs 150 pounds and is a long distance cycler. He is engaged in vigorous activity. Based on the MyPlate Calorie Guidelines, Bob needs approximately _______________ kcal/day.

An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used today for treating severely obese individuals is ____________.

Match the following with the descriptions below

A weight-loss program should have all of the following characteristics except

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Android obesity is associated with a higher incidence of all the following except

Bill expends 2,500 kilocalories per day. What amount of kilocalories will be from basal metabolism?

The principles of _______________________ include being aware of the entire eating experience from food preparation to consumption, including recognizing and respecting the physical hunger and satiety cues, and being wise in eating decisions.

____________ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 15% to 35%.

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for men warrants an obesity diagnosis.

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for women warrants an obesity diagnosis.

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall. His body mass index is _______________ kg/m2.

A _________________________ is usually more accurate at estimating the number of calories you burn during a workout than are calorie estimators on cardio machines.

Which of the following is not a major goal for weight control programs?

The MyPlate calorie guideline for a 19- to 30-year-old active woman is

Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except

A group of medications that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are _______________.

_______________ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Bob is a 34-year-old male who weighs 150 pounds and is a long distance cycler. He is engaged in vigorous activity. Based on the MyPlate Calorie Guidelines, Bob needs approximately _______________ kcal/day.

An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used today for treating severely obese individuals is ____________.

Match the following with the descriptions below

A weight-loss program should have all of the following characteristics except

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Android obesity is associated with a higher incidence of all the following except

Bill expends 2,500 kilocalories per day. What amount of kilocalories will be from basal metabolism?

The principles of _______________________ include being aware of the entire eating experience from food preparation to consumption, including recognizing and respecting the physical hunger and satiety cues, and being wise in eating decisions.

____________ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 15% to 35%.

When attempting to use body fat content to define obesity, body fat above ____ for men warrants an obesity diagnosis.

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Filters

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall. His body mass index is _______________ kg/m².