Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone 
B) Consuming essential fatty acids 
C) Having a fever 
D) Producing milk to breastfeed a baby 
A) Having a lower than normal level of thyroid hormone 
B) Consuming essential fatty acids 
C) Having a fever 
D) Producing milk to breastfeed a baby

Question 2

_____ limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) Colonoscopy 
B) Liposuction 
C) Bariatric surgery 
D) Stomachectomy 
A) Colonoscopy 
B) Liposuction 
C) Bariatric surgery 
D) Stomachectomy

Question 3

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) beriberi 
B) iron-deficiency anemia 
C) elevated HDL cholesterol 
D) type 2 diabetes 
A) beriberi 
B) iron-deficiency anemia 
C) elevated HDL cholesterol 
D) type 2 diabetes

Question 4

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of type 2 diabetes,hypertension,and heart disease 
B) fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body 
C) increased risk of osteoporosis,cystic fibrosis,and autoimmune diseases 
D) More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body 
A) increased risk of type 2 diabetes,hypertension,and heart disease 
B) fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body 
C) increased risk of osteoporosis,cystic fibrosis,and autoimmune diseases 
D) More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body

Question 5

Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months.Recently,her rate of weight loss slowed,and this week,she lost no weight,even though she has continued to follow the weight loss plan.Based on this information,Jennifer has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cheated and consumed more calories than she's willing to admit 
B) failed to reach her biological set point 
C) reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium 
D) reduced her weight to a healthy BMI,so she will be unable to lose any more 
A) cheated and consumed more calories than she's willing to admit 
B) failed to reach her biological set point 
C) reached a "plateau," because she's in energy equilibrium 
D) reduced her weight to a healthy BMI,so she will be unable to lose any more

Question 6

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cardiovascular disease 
B) elevated HDL cholesterol 
C) protein-energy malnutrition 
D) low LDL cholesterol 
A) cardiovascular disease 
B) elevated HDL cholesterol 
C) protein-energy malnutrition 
D) low LDL cholesterol

Question 7

According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder 
B) binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa 
C) anorexia,female athlete triad,and night eating syndrome 
D) anorexia,diabulimia,and night eating syndrome 
A) muscle dysmorphia,bulimia nervosa,and binge-eating disorder 
B) binge-eating disorder,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa 
C) anorexia,female athlete triad,and night eating syndrome 
D) anorexia,diabulimia,and night eating syndrome

Question 8

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) having African-American ancestry 
B) being a low-birth-weight baby 
C) experiencing physical abuse as an adult 
D) being female 
A) having African-American ancestry 
B) being a low-birth-weight baby 
C) experiencing physical abuse as an adult 
D) being female

Question 9

Mandy is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 154 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 2469 kcal 
B) 3326 kcal 
C) 1512 kcal 
D) 4140 kcal 
A) 2469 kcal 
B) 3326 kcal 
C) 1512 kcal 
D) 4140 kcal

Question 10

Wendy is a 17-year-old world-class gymnast who suffers from female athlete triad.Based on this information,she has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high bone density 
B) type 1 diabetes 
C) abnormal menstrual cycles 
D) chronic bronchitis 
A) high bone density 
B) type 1 diabetes 
C) abnormal menstrual cycles 
D) chronic bronchitis

Question 11

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Accepted Answer

A) soccer 
B) softball 
C) lacrosse 
D) gymnastics 
A) soccer 
B) softball 
C) lacrosse 
D) gymnastics

Question 12

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

Accepted Answer

A) 66 
B) 56 
C) 46 
D) 76 
A) 66 
B) 56 
C) 46 
D) 76

Question 13

During a dental examination,the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded,and the some of the teeth are decaying.Based on this information,the dentist suspects that Andrew ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is not brushing his teeth regularly 
B) eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber 
C) has a vitamin D deficiency disorder 
D) frequently makes himself vomit after eating 
A) is not brushing his teeth regularly 
B) eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber 
C) has a vitamin D deficiency disorder 
D) frequently makes himself vomit after eating

Question 14

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) peptide YY 
B) aldosterone 
C) ghrelin 
D) salivary amylase 
A) peptide YY 
B) aldosterone 
C) ghrelin 
D) salivary amylase

Question 15

"Cellulite" is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance 
B) a special type of muscle tissue that is stored in thighs and buttocks of women 
C) fat that can be removed by mechanical massage or melted by hot laser therapy 
D) visceral fat that has migrated from the abdomen to thighs and buttocks 
A) subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance 
B) a special type of muscle tissue that is stored in thighs and buttocks of women 
C) fat that can be removed by mechanical massage or melted by hot laser therapy 
D) visceral fat that has migrated from the abdomen to thighs and buttocks

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Growing older 
B) Producing milk to breastfeed a baby 
C) Consuming essential fatty acids 
D) Having a fever 
A) Growing older 
B) Producing milk to breastfeed a baby 
C) Consuming essential fatty acids 
D) Having a fever

Question 17

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An obese person with a BMI of 32 has more healthy fat tissue than an obese person with a BMI of 25. 
B) A person who has a BMI of 26.2 can have more muscle and bone tissue than another person who has the same BMI. 
C) A man is obese when his percentage of body fat reaches 15%. 
D) A healthy person has a percentage of body fat that is between 1 and 9%. 
A) An obese person with a BMI of 32 has more healthy fat tissue than an obese person with a BMI of 25. 
B) A person who has a BMI of 26.2 can have more muscle and bone tissue than another person who has the same BMI. 
C) A man is obese when his percentage of body fat reaches 15%. 
D) A healthy person has a percentage of body fat that is between 1 and 9%.

Question 19

Barry is a 25-year-old man who weighs 222 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is his estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 1056 kcal 
B) 3282 kcal 
C) 2424 kcal 
D) 5328 kcal 
A) 1056 kcal 
B) 3282 kcal 
C) 2424 kcal 
D) 5328 kcal

Question 20

Lily is a 5′4′′,40-year-old woman who weighs almost 200 pounds.To lose weight,she's tried calorie-restricted diets,fad diets,exercise programs,and appetite-suppressing pills without success.She would like a surgical weight loss method that can be easily reversed and does not involve stapling her stomach or cutting her small intestine.Based on this information,her physician is likely to recommend ______ as the best way to help her lose some of her excess weight.

Accepted Answer

A) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
B) gastric banding 
C) hypothalamectomy 
D) sleeve gastrectomy 
A) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
B) gastric banding 
C) hypothalamectomy 
D) sleeve gastrectomy

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

_____ limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time.

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with ________.

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of ________.

According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Mandy is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 154 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Wendy is a 17-year-old world-class gymnast who suffers from female athlete triad.Based on this information,she has ________.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

During a dental examination,the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded,and the some of the teeth are decaying.Based on this information,the dentist suspects that Andrew ________.

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of ________.

"Cellulite" is ________.

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

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Barry is a 25-year-old man who weighs 222 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is his estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

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Exam 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control

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

_____ limits the amount of food a person can eat at one time.

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with ________.

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of ________.

According to the DSM-5,the three main types of eating disorders are ________.

Risk factors for eating disorders include ________.

Mandy is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 154 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Wendy is a 17-year-old world-class gymnast who suffers from female athlete triad.Based on this information,she has ________.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

During a dental examination,the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded,and the some of the teeth are decaying.Based on this information,the dentist suspects that Andrew ________.

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of ________.

"Cellulite" is ________.

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

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Barry is a 25-year-old man who weighs 222 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is his estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters