Exam 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control

Which of the following conditions increases a person's metabolic rate?

While sitting at a desk,Lisa talks on her cell phone.Under these conditions,talking on a cell phone is a form of _____ activity.

According to the "set-point theory," a person's ________.

Which of the following persons is in a state of negative energy balance?

Which of the following activities is an aspect of basal metabolism?

While in class,Barry can't seem to sit still.He constantly taps his feet on the floor and frequently shifts his position.The energy Barry uses for these involuntary movements is classified as ________.

Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds.The most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to ________.

Breathing,circulating blood,and thinking are _____ activities.

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Gloria's BMI is 32.4; her waist circumference is 38 inches and her hip circumference is 37 inches.According to this information,she ________.

According to the ____ theory,a person's body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter.

Victoria is a 21-year-old world-class gymnast who trains,on average,for about 6 hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months.Based on this information,Victoria probably has ________.

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Tyrone's BMI is 27.2.Based on this information,his weight is in the _____ range.

Robert would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,his BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year.According to this information,his physician will need to ________.

Jason is a college football player who works out for 60 minutes per day,at least 5 days a week.He weighs 230 pounds,and his BMI is 23.7.According to this information,Jason ________.

George is a 5′ 8′′,29-year-old man who weighs almost 350 pounds.To lose weight,he's tried calorie-restricted diets,fad diets,exercise programs,and appetite-suppressing pills without success.George wants to a permanent solution to treat his obesity.George's physician is likely to recommend ______ as the best way to help George lose a lot of weight and avoid regaining much of it.

Peter is a 5′ 7′′,30-year-old man who weighs almost 350 pounds.To lose weight,he's tried calorie-restricted diets,fad diets,exercise programs,and appetite-suppressing pills without success.Peter would like to have a form of weight loss surgery that involves stapling his stomach.Based on this information,Peter's physician is likely to recommend ______ as the best way to help Peter lose a lot of weight quickly and avoid regaining much of it.

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing ________.

Marcia's BMI is 24.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.