Question 1

Lifestyle choices can override genetic influence on the prevalence of obesity for some individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Genetic makeup greatly influences how efficiently the body uses up or stores energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Accepted Answer

Some weight-loss diets claim that certai

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is associated with being even moderately overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies 
B)  hypertension 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  macular degeneration 
A)  fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies 
B)  hypertension 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  macular degeneration

Question 5

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Accepted Answer

A)  after urinating 
B)  before going to bed 
C)  before eating breakfast 
D)  after exercising 
A)  after urinating 
B)  before going to bed 
C)  before eating breakfast 
D)  after exercising

Question 6

Why do women require substantially higher amounts of fat tissue than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  for bone protection 
B)  to burn more Calories 
C)  to stay warm 
D)  for reproduction 
A)  for bone protection 
B)  to burn more Calories 
C)  to stay warm 
D)  for reproduction

Question 7

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Accepted Answer

The role of genetics in obesity is demon

Question 8

Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension is associated with what waist circumference cut-off for men?

Accepted Answer

A)  88 cm (35 inches) 
B)  97 cm (38 inches) 
C)  102 cm (40 inches) 
D)  107 cm (42 inches) 
A)  88 cm (35 inches) 
B)  97 cm (38 inches) 
C)  102 cm (40 inches) 
D)  107 cm (42 inches)

Question 9

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  mid-body fat 
B)  central fat 
C)  subcutaneous fat 
D)  visceral fat 
A)  mid-body fat 
B)  central fat 
C)  subcutaneous fat 
D)  visceral fat

Question 10

What is the term for the eating disorder that is characterized by refusing to maintain a minimally normal body weight and having a disturbed perception of body weight and shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  female athlete triad 
B)  anorexia nervosa 
C)  disordered eating 
D)  pica 
A)  female athlete triad 
B)  anorexia nervosa 
C)  disordered eating 
D)  pica

Question 11

What percentage of overweight women are trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 12

How does physical activity help to control appetite?

Accepted Answer

Active people do have healthy appetites,

Question 13

An expenditure of how many Calories per week via physical activities will assist with weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 Calories 
B)  1,500 Calories 
C)  2,000 Calories 
D)  2,500 Calories 
A)  1,000 Calories 
B)  1,500 Calories 
C)  2,000 Calories 
D)  2,500 Calories

Question 14

What is the minimum body mass index (BMI) level signifying morbid obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  30.0 
B)  32.0 
C)  40.0 
D)  44.0 
A)  30.0 
B)  32.0 
C)  40.0 
D)  44.0

Question 15

What dangerous weight loss approach may lead to cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking cigarettes 
B)  weekly fasting 
C)  intense exercising 
D)  use of water pills 
A)  smoking cigarettes 
B)  weekly fasting 
C)  intense exercising 
D)  use of water pills

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics is specific to people experiencing bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating excessive amounts of high-protein foods without realizing 
B)  consuming at least 2,000 Calories at each binge 
C)  experiencing high self-esteem and a lower socio-economic status 
D)  believing that weight and shape are central to self-concept 
A)  eating excessive amounts of high-protein foods without realizing 
B)  consuming at least 2,000 Calories at each binge 
C)  experiencing high self-esteem and a lower socio-economic status 
D)  believing that weight and shape are central to self-concept

Question 17

Human infants have an abundant amount of which of the following fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  white fat 
B)  cellulite 
C)  brown fat 
D)  adipocytes 
A)  white fat 
B)  cellulite 
C)  brown fat 
D)  adipocytes

Question 18

Explain binge eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

Some people have eating disorders that f

Question 19

Which of the following hormones is directly linked with both appetite and body fatness?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  insulin 
C)  leptin 
D)  ghrelin 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  insulin 
C)  leptin 
D)  ghrelin

Question 20

Which of the following concerns accompanies the "female athlete triad"?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomalacia 
B)  excess supplement abuse 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  purging with laxatives and vomiting 
A)  osteomalacia 
B)  excess supplement abuse 
C)  amenorrhea 
D)  purging with laxatives and vomiting

Lifestyle choices can override genetic influence on the prevalence of obesity for some individuals.

Genetic makeup greatly influences how efficiently the body uses up or stores energy.

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Which of the following conditions is associated with being even moderately overweight?

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Why do women require substantially higher amounts of fat tissue than men?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension is associated with what waist circumference cut-off for men?

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

What is the term for the eating disorder that is characterized by refusing to maintain a minimally normal body weight and having a disturbed perception of body weight and shape?

What percentage of overweight women are trying to lose weight?

How does physical activity help to control appetite?

An expenditure of how many Calories per week via physical activities will assist with weight management?

What is the minimum body mass index (BMI) level signifying morbid obesity?

What dangerous weight loss approach may lead to cancer?

Which of the following characteristics is specific to people experiencing bulimia?

Human infants have an abundant amount of which of the following fats?

Explain binge eating disorder.

Which of the following hormones is directly linked with both appetite and body fatness?

Which of the following concerns accompanies the "female athlete triad"?

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Exam 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Lifestyle choices can override genetic influence on the prevalence of obesity for some individuals.

Genetic makeup greatly influences how efficiently the body uses up or stores energy.

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Which of the following conditions is associated with being even moderately overweight?

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Why do women require substantially higher amounts of fat tissue than men?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension is associated with what waist circumference cut-off for men?

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

What is the term for the eating disorder that is characterized by refusing to maintain a minimally normal body weight and having a disturbed perception of body weight and shape?

What percentage of overweight women are trying to lose weight?

How does physical activity help to control appetite?

An expenditure of how many Calories per week via physical activities will assist with weight management?

What is the minimum body mass index (BMI) level signifying morbid obesity?

What dangerous weight loss approach may lead to cancer?

Which of the following characteristics is specific to people experiencing bulimia?

Human infants have an abundant amount of which of the following fats?

Explain binge eating disorder.

Which of the following hormones is directly linked with both appetite and body fatness?

Which of the following concerns accompanies the "female athlete triad"?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oil, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Bio-Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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