Question 1

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

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A)  personal motivation. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  dietary restriction. 
D)  a good nutrition counselor. 
A)  personal motivation. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  dietary restriction. 
D)  a good nutrition counselor.

Question 2

Clinical or extreme obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI)of

Accepted Answer

A)  >40. 
B)  >35. 
C)  30 to 39. 
D)  25 to 34. 
A)  >40. 
B)  >35. 
C)  30 to 39. 
D)  25 to 34.

Question 3

Expression of genetic factors

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A)  determines an individual's body weight. 
B)  influences an individual's chance of becoming overweight. 
C)  cannot be overcome by diet and exercise habits. 
D)  is solely responsible for similarities in body weight within families. 
A)  determines an individual's body weight. 
B)  influences an individual's chance of becoming overweight. 
C)  cannot be overcome by diet and exercise habits. 
D)  is solely responsible for similarities in body weight within families.

Question 4

A hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage is

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  growth hormone. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  growth hormone.

Question 5

Very fit adults are likely to have a body mass index (BMI)that is

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A)  slightly lower than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
B)  slightly higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
C)  about the same as is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
D)  much higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
A)  slightly lower than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
B)  slightly higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
C)  about the same as is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease. 
D)  much higher than is associated the lowest risk of chronic disease.

Question 6

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

Accepted Answer

A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  diet. 
A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  diet.

Question 7

An effective method for weight reduction includes

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  limiting food groups. 
C)  the drug phenylpropylamine. 
D)  behavior modification. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  limiting food groups. 
C)  the drug phenylpropylamine. 
D)  behavior modification.

Question 8

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

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A)  eating quickly. 
B)  choosing small portions. 
C)  eating while doing other activities. 
D)  skipping meals. 
A)  eating quickly. 
B)  choosing small portions. 
C)  eating while doing other activities. 
D)  skipping meals.

Question 9

The most precise method for determining body composition is

Accepted Answer

A)  skinfold calipers. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  underwater weighing. 
D)  fitness testing. 
A)  skinfold calipers. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  underwater weighing. 
D)  fitness testing.

Question 10

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

Accepted Answer

A)  7.0% to 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% to 22.0%. 
C)  12.0% to 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% to 36.9%. 
A)  7.0% to 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% to 22.0%. 
C)  12.0% to 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% to 36.9%.

Question 11

It is difficult to define an ideal weight because

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A)  body weight increases with age. 
B)  men tend to weigh more than women do. 
C)  body weight is largely determined by genetics. 
D)  a wide range of weights can be associated with good health. 
A)  body weight increases with age. 
B)  men tend to weigh more than women do. 
C)  body weight is largely determined by genetics. 
D)  a wide range of weights can be associated with good health.

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

Clinical or extreme obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI)of

Expression of genetic factors

A hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage is

Very fit adults are likely to have a body mass index (BMI)that is

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

An effective method for weight reduction includes

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

The most precise method for determining body composition is

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

It is difficult to define an ideal weight because

Food Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion Absorption and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition during Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: The Early Middle and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV

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Exam 15: Weight Management

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

Clinical or extreme obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI)of

Expression of genetic factors

A hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage is

Very fit adults are likely to have a body mass index (BMI)that is

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

An effective method for weight reduction includes

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

The most precise method for determining body composition is

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

It is difficult to define an ideal weight because

Food Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion Absorption and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Water and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition during Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: The Early Middle and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV

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