Question 1

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

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A)  dry skin. 
B)  breathing difficulties. 
C)  abnormal hair growth. 
D)  erosion of dental enamel. 
A)  dry skin. 
B)  breathing difficulties. 
C)  abnormal hair growth. 
D)  erosion of dental enamel. D

Question 2

Health problems related to obesity include

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A)  hypertension and lung disease. 
B)  hypertension and diabetes. 
C)  diabetes and arthritis. 
D)  arthritis and asthma. 
A)  hypertension and lung disease. 
B)  hypertension and diabetes. 
C)  diabetes and arthritis. 
D)  arthritis and asthma. B

Question 3

For men.the range of body fat percentage associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is

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A)  7.0% to 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% to 22.0%. 
C)  21.0% to 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% to 36.9%. 
A)  7.0% to 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% to 22.0%. 
C)  21.0% to 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% to 36.9%. C

Question 4

A teenage girl who has a distorted body image and refuses to maintain a minimally acceptable body weight should be evaluated for

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A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive dieting. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive dieting.

Question 5

An example of an extreme weight-loss measure is

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A)  setting realistic goals. 
B)  aerobic exercise. 
C)  behavior modification. 
D)  fasting. 
A)  setting realistic goals. 
B)  aerobic exercise. 
C)  behavior modification. 
D)  fasting.

Question 6

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of

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A)  1000 kcal. 
B)  3000 kcal. 
C)  3500 kcal. 
D)  7000 kcal. 
A)  1000 kcal. 
B)  3000 kcal. 
C)  3500 kcal. 
D)  7000 kcal.

Question 7

The rate of weight loss in moderately overweight adults should average

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A)  0.5 to 1 lb/week. 
B)  1.5 to 2 lb/week. 
C)  2 to 4 lb/week. 
D)  3 to 6 lb/week. 
A)  0.5 to 1 lb/week. 
B)  1.5 to 2 lb/week. 
C)  2 to 4 lb/week. 
D)  3 to 6 lb/week.

Question 8

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately

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A)  8.4 to 15.0 lb. 
B)  18.6 to 22.1 lb. 
C)  25.6 to 30.5 lb. 
D)  38.6 to 44.3 lb. 
A)  8.4 to 15.0 lb. 
B)  18.6 to 22.1 lb. 
C)  25.6 to 30.5 lb. 
D)  38.6 to 44.3 lb.

Question 9

The most significant contributing factor to the increase in obesity in the United States is

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A)  excessive alcohol intake. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  lack of concern about weight control. 
A)  excessive alcohol intake. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  lack of concern about weight control.

Question 10

Mary is a 32-year-old woman who admits to repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food at one sitting.including two boxes of cookies.a family-size bag of chips.six candy bars.and even more at times.She then vomits to rid her body of the food.This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive overeating. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive overeating.

Question 11

In all probability.the most significant factor in the development of obesity is

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A)  genetics and family food patterns. 
B)  psychologic influences. 
C)  social influences. 
D)  physiologic influences. 
A)  genetics and family food patterns. 
B)  psychologic influences. 
C)  social influences. 
D)  physiologic influences.

Question 12

The hormone that tends to have the opposite effect to leptin is

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A)  ghrelin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  peptidase. 
A)  ghrelin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  peptidase.

Question 13

A sound food plan for weight loss contains

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A)  very little fat content. 
B)  very little carbohydrates. 
C)  more protein than carbohydrates. 
D)  a balance of macronutrients. 
A)  very little fat content. 
B)  very little carbohydrates. 
C)  more protein than carbohydrates. 
D)  a balance of macronutrients.

Question 14

To lose 2 lb over a 2-week period.caloric intake would need to be reduced by

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A)  150 kcal/day. 
B)  300 kcal/day. 
C)  350 kcal/day. 
D)  500 kcal/day. 
A)  150 kcal/day. 
B)  300 kcal/day. 
C)  350 kcal/day. 
D)  500 kcal/day.

Question 15

Dangers associated with the use of very low calorie diets include

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A)  dehydration. 
B)  a decreased metabolic rate. 
C)  sleep disorders. 
D)  hyperactivity. 
A)  dehydration. 
B)  a decreased metabolic rate. 
C)  sleep disorders. 
D)  hyperactivity.

Question 16

The ideal weight for height for a person is 110 lb.If his or her current weight is 140 lb.then he or she can be classified as

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A)  slightly overweight. 
B)  underweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  extremely obese. 
A)  slightly overweight. 
B)  underweight. 
C)  obese. 
D)  extremely obese.

Question 17

Body wraps result in a loss of

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A)  muscle tissue. 
B)  cellulite. 
C)  body fat. 
D)  water. 
A)  muscle tissue. 
B)  cellulite. 
C)  body fat. 
D)  water.

Question 18

When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.the result may be

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A)  anorexia. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  hyperactivity. 
A)  anorexia. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  hyperactivity.

Question 19

If a child has obese parents.the likelihood of the child also being obese is

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A)  no different from that of any other child. 
B)  very great. 
C)  very low. 
D)  dependent on other environmental factors. 
A)  no different from that of any other child. 
B)  very great. 
C)  very low. 
D)  dependent on other environmental factors.

Question 20

Surgical techniques used for weight reduction are

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A)  expensive and not very helpful. 
B)  the only alternative for extreme obesity. 
C)  associated with significant risks. 
D)  not effective. 
A)  expensive and not very helpful. 
B)  the only alternative for extreme obesity. 
C)  associated with significant risks. 
D)  not effective.

Exam 15: Weight Management

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

Health problems related to obesity include

For men.the range of body fat percentage associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is

A teenage girl who has a distorted body image and refuses to maintain a minimally acceptable body weight should be evaluated for

An example of an extreme weight-loss measure is

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of

The rate of weight loss in moderately overweight adults should average

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately

The most significant contributing factor to the increase in obesity in the United States is

Mary is a 32-year-old woman who admits to repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food at one sitting.including two boxes of cookies.a family-size bag of chips.six candy bars.and even more at times.She then vomits to rid her body of the food.This would be an example of

In all probability.the most significant factor in the development of obesity is

The hormone that tends to have the opposite effect to leptin is

A sound food plan for weight loss contains

To lose 2 lb over a 2-week period.caloric intake would need to be reduced by

Dangers associated with the use of very low calorie diets include

The ideal weight for height for a person is 110 lb.If his or her current weight is 140 lb.then he or she can be classified as

Body wraps result in a loss of

When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.the result may be

If a child has obese parents.the likelihood of the child also being obese is

Surgical techniques used for weight reduction are

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