Question 1

Approximately how many kcalories are expended per kilogram body weight when walking a mile at a moderate pace?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1 
B) 1 
C) 2.5 
D) 5 
A) 0.1 
B) 1 
C) 2.5 
D) 5

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) They may lead to weight gain in some people 
B) They automatically lower a person's daily energy intake 
C) They delay gastric emptying time,leading to enhanced satiety 
D) They trigger epinephrine secretion,which suppresses appetite 
A) They may lead to weight gain in some people 
B) They automatically lower a person's daily energy intake 
C) They delay gastric emptying time,leading to enhanced satiety 
D) They trigger epinephrine secretion,which suppresses appetite

Question 3

What serves as the body's chief storage site for lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) Yellow fat 
B) Brown adipose tissue 
C) White adipose tissue 
D) High-density lipoproteins 
A) Yellow fat 
B) Brown adipose tissue 
C) White adipose tissue 
D) High-density lipoproteins

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat cell development?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of fat in the body is substantially determined by the size of the fat cells 
B) More and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons 
C) Fat cell number increases most readily during early adulthood,when energy expenditure declines 
D) Fat cells may enlarge but not increase in number upon reaching the age of 50 in males and reaching menopause in women 
A) The amount of fat in the body is substantially determined by the size of the fat cells 
B) More and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons 
C) Fat cell number increases most readily during early adulthood,when energy expenditure declines 
D) Fat cells may enlarge but not increase in number upon reaching the age of 50 in males and reaching menopause in women

Question 5

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

Accepted Answer

A) The costs are prohibitive 
B) The products were found to be ineffective for weight loss 
C) The products were implicated in several cases of heart attacks and seizures 
D) The products were found to contain contaminants that were believed to be responsible for inducing liver failure 
A) The costs are prohibitive 
B) The products were found to be ineffective for weight loss 
C) The products were implicated in several cases of heart attacks and seizures 
D) The products were found to contain contaminants that were believed to be responsible for inducing liver failure

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10% weight loss for at least one year?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 17 
C) 50 
D) 85 
A) 5 
B) 17 
C) 50 
D) 85

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

Accepted Answer

A) It is lower in obese people 
B) It is independent of LPL activity 
C) It is higher in females than males 
D) It is independent of the body's set point 
A) It is lower in obese people 
B) It is independent of LPL activity 
C) It is higher in females than males 
D) It is independent of the body's set point

Question 8

Television watching contributes to obesity for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it promotes inactivity. 
B) it promotes between-meal snacking. 
C) it replaces time that could be spent eating. 
D) it gives high exposure to energy-dense foods featured in the commercial advertisements. 
A) it promotes inactivity. 
B) it promotes between-meal snacking. 
C) it replaces time that could be spent eating. 
D) it gives high exposure to energy-dense foods featured in the commercial advertisements.

Question 9

To help prevent body fat gain,the DRI suggests daily,moderately intense,physical activities totaling

Accepted Answer

A) 20 minutes. 
B) 60 minutes. 
C) 1 1/2 hours. 
D) 3 hours. 
A) 20 minutes. 
B) 60 minutes. 
C) 1 1/2 hours. 
D) 3 hours.

Approximately how many kcalories are expended per kilogram body weight when walking a mile at a moderate pace?

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

What serves as the body's chief storage site for lipids?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat cell development?

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10% weight loss for at least one year?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

Television watching contributes to obesity for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

To help prevent body fat gain,the DRI suggests daily,moderately intense,physical activities totaling

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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

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

Approximately how many kcalories are expended per kilogram body weight when walking a mile at a moderate pace?

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

What serves as the body's chief storage site for lipids?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat cell development?

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10% weight loss for at least one year?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

Television watching contributes to obesity for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

To help prevent body fat gain,the DRI suggests daily,moderately intense,physical activities totaling

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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