Question 1

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

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A) decrease water intake. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers. 
D) develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible. 
A) decrease water intake. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers. 
D) develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible.

Question 2

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

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A) assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids. 
B) remove triglycerides from blood for storage. 
C) trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue. 
D) release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes. 
A) assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids. 
B) remove triglycerides from blood for storage. 
C) trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue. 
D) release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

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A) Very little brown fat is found in adults,whereas more is seen in infants 
B) White adipose is especially important in infants as a moderator of temperature extremes 
C) The uncoupled reactions in brown and white adipose are the result of LPL-induced hydrolysis of ATP 
D) Among the three types of adipose,namely,white,yellow,and brown,the white adipocytes account for the greatest amount of heat expenditure 
A) Very little brown fat is found in adults,whereas more is seen in infants 
B) White adipose is especially important in infants as a moderator of temperature extremes 
C) The uncoupled reactions in brown and white adipose are the result of LPL-induced hydrolysis of ATP 
D) Among the three types of adipose,namely,white,yellow,and brown,the white adipocytes account for the greatest amount of heat expenditure

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of food portion sizes?

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A) They are both high in fat and large in size at restaurants 
B) They have increased in general and this change parallels the increasing prevalence of obesity 
C) Reducing portion size has a bigger impact than reducing energy density as a means of lowering total energy intake 
D) They have increased most notably at fast-food restaurants compared with conventional eating establishments 
A) They are both high in fat and large in size at restaurants 
B) They have increased in general and this change parallels the increasing prevalence of obesity 
C) Reducing portion size has a bigger impact than reducing energy density as a means of lowering total energy intake 
D) They have increased most notably at fast-food restaurants compared with conventional eating establishments

Question 5

What is the chief reason that health-care professionals advise people to engage only in low-to-moderate intensity activities for prolonged duration rather than more intense,shorter routines?

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A) Cost is lower 
B) Boredom is reduced 
C) Compliance is better 
D) Monitoring time is diminished 
A) Cost is lower 
B) Boredom is reduced 
C) Compliance is better 
D) Monitoring time is diminished

Question 6

Which of the following is a feature of the lipoprotein lipase enzyme?

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A) Its activity decreases after weight loss but then rebounds quickly after resuming normal food intake 
B) Its activity can always increase but cannot decrease and is,in part,controlled by the ratchet effect of metabolism 
C) Its activities in men and women are sex-related and explain the differences in major fat storage regions of the body 
D) Its low activity in obese people explains,in part,the inability to mobilize storage fat for energy when following an energy-restricted diet 
A) Its activity decreases after weight loss but then rebounds quickly after resuming normal food intake 
B) Its activity can always increase but cannot decrease and is,in part,controlled by the ratchet effect of metabolism 
C) Its activities in men and women are sex-related and explain the differences in major fat storage regions of the body 
D) Its low activity in obese people explains,in part,the inability to mobilize storage fat for energy when following an energy-restricted diet

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obese people?

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A) Most obese people maintain their weight losses 
B) Obese people often have feelings of rejection 
C) In many cultures,obesity is viewed as a sign of robust health 
D) Most weight-loss programs emphasize willpower and hard work to achieve long-term weight loss 
A) Most obese people maintain their weight losses 
B) Obese people often have feelings of rejection 
C) In many cultures,obesity is viewed as a sign of robust health 
D) Most weight-loss programs emphasize willpower and hard work to achieve long-term weight loss

Question 8

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

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A) Increased loss of energy as heat 
B) Reduction of fat cell number 
C) Lowering of basal metabolism 
D) Proliferation of fat cell number 
A) Increased loss of energy as heat 
B) Reduction of fat cell number 
C) Lowering of basal metabolism 
D) Proliferation of fat cell number

Question 9

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

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A) Glucagon 
B) Lipoprotein lipase 
C) Cellulite synthetase 
D) Lipoprotein synthetase 
A) Glucagon 
B) Lipoprotein lipase 
C) Cellulite synthetase 
D) Lipoprotein synthetase

Question 10

Which of the following describes a trend of worldwide obesity?

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A) Nowadays,obesity is not seen in developing countries 
B) Prevalence of obesity has leveled out in the last few years in the U.S. 
C) The cut-off figure of the BMI for obesity varies from country to country 
D) The obesity in other countries does not seem to increase risks for chronic diseases 
A) Nowadays,obesity is not seen in developing countries 
B) Prevalence of obesity has leveled out in the last few years in the U.S. 
C) The cut-off figure of the BMI for obesity varies from country to country 
D) The obesity in other countries does not seem to increase risks for chronic diseases

Question 11

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

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A) Minimum weight of a person 
B) Maximum weight of a person 
C) Point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D) Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight 
A) Minimum weight of a person 
B) Maximum weight of a person 
C) Point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D) Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight

Question 12

Hyperplastic obesity is related to a(n)

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A) increase in fat absorption. 
B) decrease in ketone formation. 
C) increase in the size of fat cells. 
D) increase in the number of fat cells. 
A) increase in fat absorption. 
B) decrease in ketone formation. 
C) increase in the size of fat cells. 
D) increase in the number of fat cells.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a feature of fat cell metabolism in men and women?

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A) The rate of fat breakdown is higher in women than in men 
B) The release of lower-body fat is more active in men than in women 
C) Lipoprotein lipase enzyme activity is regulated by a gene that responds to weight loss 
D) Fat storage in men develops primarily across the abdomen whereas in women it is found chiefly around the hips and thighs 
A) The rate of fat breakdown is higher in women than in men 
B) The release of lower-body fat is more active in men than in women 
C) Lipoprotein lipase enzyme activity is regulated by a gene that responds to weight loss 
D) Fat storage in men develops primarily across the abdomen whereas in women it is found chiefly around the hips and thighs

Question 14

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs)is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

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A) 5-10 
B) 20-25 
C) 35-40 
D) 55-60 
A) 5-10 
B) 20-25 
C) 35-40 
D) 55-60

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

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A) It is a metabolic antagonist of leptin 
B) It stimulates appetite and energy storage 
C) The blood level in the fasting state correlates directly with body weight 
D) It is released in high amounts from adipocytes during periods of excess energy intake 
A) It is a metabolic antagonist of leptin 
B) It stimulates appetite and energy storage 
C) The blood level in the fasting state correlates directly with body weight 
D) It is released in high amounts from adipocytes during periods of excess energy intake

Question 16

At any given time,approximately what percentage of all U.S.adults are attempting to lose weight?

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A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 40 
D) 60 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 40 
D) 60

Question 17

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

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A) 0.5-2 lbs/week 
B) 3-4 lbs/week 
C) 5% body weight/month 
D) 10% body weight/month 
A) 0.5-2 lbs/week 
B) 3-4 lbs/week 
C) 5% body weight/month 
D) 10% body weight/month

Question 18

Compared with non-obese people,obese people have a lower

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A) basal metabolic rate. 
B) thermic effect of food. 
C)  physical activity level. 
D) metabolic response to exercise. 
A) basal metabolic rate. 
B) thermic effect of food. 
C)  physical activity level. 
D) metabolic response to exercise.

Question 19

Which of the following is a feature of weight gain and genetics?

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A) Obese people can change their genome but not their epigenome 
B) Exercise has little,if any,effect on the genetic influence on weight gain 
C) Identical twins are half as likely to weigh the same compared with fraternal twins 
D) Adopted children tend to have body weights more like their biological parents than their adoptive parents 
A) Obese people can change their genome but not their epigenome 
B) Exercise has little,if any,effect on the genetic influence on weight gain 
C) Identical twins are half as likely to weigh the same compared with fraternal twins 
D) Adopted children tend to have body weights more like their biological parents than their adoptive parents

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of taking diet histories to gauge energy intake?

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A) They correlate strongly with current and past energy intakes 
B) Their accuracy correlates strongly with an obesogenic environment 
C) Only overweight and obese people report inaccurate energy intakes 
D) Both normal and obese people commonly misreport actual energy intakes 
A) They correlate strongly with current and past energy intakes 
B) Their accuracy correlates strongly with an obesogenic environment 
C) Only overweight and obese people report inaccurate energy intakes 
D) Both normal and obese people commonly misreport actual energy intakes

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of food portion sizes?

What is the chief reason that health-care professionals advise people to engage only in low-to-moderate intensity activities for prolonged duration rather than more intense,shorter routines?

Which of the following is a feature of the lipoprotein lipase enzyme?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obese people?

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

Which of the following describes a trend of worldwide obesity?

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

Hyperplastic obesity is related to a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of fat cell metabolism in men and women?

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs)is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

At any given time,approximately what percentage of all U.S.adults are attempting to lose weight?

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

Compared with non-obese people,obese people have a lower

Which of the following is a feature of weight gain and genetics?

Which of the following is a feature of taking diet histories to gauge energy intake?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

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Exam 9: Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of food portion sizes?

What is the chief reason that health-care professionals advise people to engage only in low-to-moderate intensity activities for prolonged duration rather than more intense,shorter routines?

Which of the following is a feature of the lipoprotein lipase enzyme?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of obese people?

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

Which of the following describes a trend of worldwide obesity?

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

Hyperplastic obesity is related to a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of fat cell metabolism in men and women?

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs)is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

At any given time,approximately what percentage of all U.S.adults are attempting to lose weight?

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

Compared with non-obese people,obese people have a lower

Which of the following is a feature of weight gain and genetics?

Which of the following is a feature of taking diet histories to gauge energy intake?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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