Question 1

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic or hereditary 
B)  racial or ethnic 
C)  metabolic or physical 
D)  dietary or psychosocial 
A)  genetic or hereditary 
B)  racial or ethnic 
C)  metabolic or physical 
D)  dietary or psychosocial

Question 3

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 30 minutes 
B)  30 to 60 minutes 
C)  60 to 90 minutes 
D)  90 to 120 minutes 
A)  15 to 30 minutes 
B)  30 to 60 minutes 
C)  60 to 90 minutes 
D)  90 to 120 minutes

Question 4

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

Accepted Answer

The energy balance equation is a simple

Question 5

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

Accepted Answer

A)  bariatric surgery. 
B)  aggressive exercise programs. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  behavior modification. 
A)  bariatric surgery. 
B)  aggressive exercise programs. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  behavior modification.

Question 7

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)  one small meal per day 
B)  small, frequent meals 
C)  three larger meals per day 
D)  one large meal in the evening 
A)  one small meal per day 
B)  small, frequent meals 
C)  three larger meals per day 
D)  one large meal in the evening

Question 8

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

Accepted Answer

1. Balanced and nutritious diet: A healt

Question 9

People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

Accepted Answer

When evaluating diets and eating pattern

Question 12

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

Accepted Answer

A)  weight that is not below normal. 
B)  an extremely low body weight. 
C)  the tendency to binge and purge. 
D)  excessive nighttime food consumption. 
A)  weight that is not below normal. 
B)  an extremely low body weight. 
C)  the tendency to binge and purge. 
D)  excessive nighttime food consumption.

Question 13

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  fiber. 
A)  protein. 
B)  fat. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  fiber.

Question 15

To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise and intake a large amount of energy. 
B)  adopt a low-calorie diet. 
C)  exercise and cut energy intake to a small amount. 
D)  adopt a high-calorie diet. 
A)  exercise and intake a large amount of energy. 
B)  adopt a low-calorie diet. 
C)  exercise and cut energy intake to a small amount. 
D)  adopt a high-calorie diet.

Question 16

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive energy balance 
B)  neutral energy balance 
C)  negative energy balance 
D)  metabolic balance 
A)  positive energy balance 
B)  neutral energy balance 
C)  negative energy balance 
D)  metabolic balance

Question 17

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The High Protein, High-Fat Diet 
B)  Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins 
C)  The Five-Day Fat Burning Program 
D)  The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss Plan 
A)  The High Protein, High-Fat Diet 
B)  Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins 
C)  The Five-Day Fat Burning Program 
D)  The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss Plan

Question 19

Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 20

According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time-using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5 
B)  6.5 
C)  8.5 
D)  10.5 
A)  4.5 
B)  6.5 
C)  8.5 
D)  10.5

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time-using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

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Exam 9: Weight Management

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time-using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters