Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Often self-diagnosed 
B) Underestimating body fatness 
C) More frequent menstrual cycles in females 
D) Frequently results in a BMI less than 17 
A) Often self-diagnosed 
B) Underestimating body fatness 
C) More frequent menstrual cycles in females 
D) Frequently results in a BMI less than 17

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Most are aware of their condition and seek treatment 
B) Fewer than 200 women die each year from the disease 
C) Among those who are treated,many relapse into abnormal eating patterns 
D) During initial treatment,metabolism slows and appetite increases but thereafter subsides 
A) Most are aware of their condition and seek treatment 
B) Fewer than 200 women die each year from the disease 
C) Among those who are treated,many relapse into abnormal eating patterns 
D) During initial treatment,metabolism slows and appetite increases but thereafter subsides

Question 3

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the

Accepted Answer

A) stomach. 
B) arms and chest. 
C) hips and thighs. 
D) neck and shoulders. 
A) stomach. 
B) arms and chest. 
C) hips and thighs. 
D) neck and shoulders.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) In those who recover,energy intakes return to normal 
B) Treatment with prescription drugs plays only a limited role 
C) It has one of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders 
D) Only one-half of women who are treated can maintain body weight at a near healthy level 
A) In those who recover,energy intakes return to normal 
B) Treatment with prescription drugs plays only a limited role 
C) It has one of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric disorders 
D) Only one-half of women who are treated can maintain body weight at a near healthy level

Question 5

Which of the following describes an association between body weight and mortality?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity is the fourth leading cause of premature death 
B) Overweight men who are physically fit have a lower mortality risk than normal-weight,unfit men 
C) Normal-weight men who are physically unfit have a similar mortality risk versus normal-weight fit men 
D) The amount of weight gain in adulthood that is not associated with increased mortality is 20 pounds or less 
A) Obesity is the fourth leading cause of premature death 
B) Overweight men who are physically fit have a lower mortality risk than normal-weight,unfit men 
C) Normal-weight men who are physically unfit have a similar mortality risk versus normal-weight fit men 
D) The amount of weight gain in adulthood that is not associated with increased mortality is 20 pounds or less

Question 6

All of the following are typical characteristics of amenorrhea EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) infertility. 
B) bone mineral loss. 
C) muscle dysmorphia. 
D) low blood estrogen. 
A) infertility. 
B) bone mineral loss. 
C) muscle dysmorphia. 
D) low blood estrogen.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic related to the fat content in food?

Accepted Answer

A) High-fat foods are energy dense. 
B) Fat has a weak effect on satiation. 
C) Eating high-fat foods typically leads to underconsumption of kcalories. 
D) In the small intestine fat triggers release of a hormone that inhibits food intake. 
A) High-fat foods are energy dense. 
B) Fat has a weak effect on satiation. 
C) Eating high-fat foods typically leads to underconsumption of kcalories. 
D) In the small intestine fat triggers release of a hormone that inhibits food intake.

Question 8

What is the approximate body mass index of a woman who is 5'5" and 125 lbs?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 
B) 26 
C) 31 
D) 36 
A) 21 
B) 26 
C) 31 
D) 36

Question 9

The first dietary objective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is to

Accepted Answer

A) stop further weight loss. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) decrease physical activity. 
D) eat foods with higher fiber content. 
A) stop further weight loss. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) decrease physical activity. 
D) eat foods with higher fiber content.

Question 10

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed

Accepted Answer

A) 24 inches. 
B) 28 inches. 
C) 35 inches. 
D) 42 inches. 
A) 24 inches. 
B) 28 inches. 
C) 35 inches. 
D) 42 inches.

Question 11

The brain chemical neuropeptide Y is known to specifically enhance the craving for

Accepted Answer

A) fat. 
B) salt. 
C) protein. 
D) carbohydrate. 
A) fat. 
B) salt. 
C) protein. 
D) carbohydrate.

Question 12

Which of the following are all used to compute a woman's BMR?

Accepted Answer

A) Body fat,height,and age 
B) Body weight,height,and age 
C) Physical activity level,body weight,and height 
D) Energy intake,physical activity level,and body weight 
A) Body fat,height,and age 
B) Body weight,height,and age 
C) Physical activity level,body weight,and height 
D) Energy intake,physical activity level,and body weight

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common behavior of people afflicted with muscle dysmorphia?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of dietary supplements 
B) Use of cathartics and emetics 
C) Consumption of high-protein diets 
D) Weight training for hours at a time 
A) Use of dietary supplements 
B) Use of cathartics and emetics 
C) Consumption of high-protein diets 
D) Weight training for hours at a time

Question 14

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build,the dancer will be heavier because she has

Accepted Answer

A) more body fat. 
B) stronger bones. 
C) stronger muscles. 
D) more muscle mass. 
A) more body fat. 
B) stronger bones. 
C) stronger muscles. 
D) more muscle mass.

Question 15

What term is given to the condition of a female athlete who has an eating disorder and develops amenorrhea and osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Female athlete triad 
B) Triathlete medical disorder 
C) High stress tertiary disorder 
D) Nonadaptable training syndrome 
A) Female athlete triad 
B) Triathlete medical disorder 
C) High stress tertiary disorder 
D) Nonadaptable training syndrome

Question 16

About how long does it take for a meal to be completely eliminated from the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 1.5 hours 
C) 4 hours 
D) 8 hours 
A) 30 minutes 
B) 1.5 hours 
C) 4 hours 
D) 8 hours

Question 17

What are the three most common eating disorders,in order from highest to lowest prevalence?

Accepted Answer

A) Binge eating,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa 
B) Anorexia nervosa,binge eating,and bulimia nervosa 
C) Bulimia nervosa,binge eating,and anorexia nervosa 
D) Bulimia nervosa,anorexia nervosa,and binge eating 
A) Binge eating,bulimia nervosa,and anorexia nervosa 
B) Anorexia nervosa,binge eating,and bulimia nervosa 
C) Bulimia nervosa,binge eating,and anorexia nervosa 
D) Bulimia nervosa,anorexia nervosa,and binge eating

Question 18

Which of the following can be used to gauge the amount of a person's abdominal fat?

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 
B) Essential body fat 
C) Hydrodensitometry 
D) Waist circumference 
A) BMI 
B) Essential body fat 
C) Hydrodensitometry 
D) Waist circumference

Question 19

An index of a person's weight in relation to height is called

Accepted Answer

A) body mass index. 
B) height to weight index. 
C) ideal body weight index. 
D) desirable body weight index. 
A) body mass index. 
B) height to weight index. 
C) ideal body weight index. 
D) desirable body weight index.

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with using weight measures to assess risk of disease?

Accepted Answer

A) They are expensive to perform 
B) They are complicated to perform 
C) They are able to quantitate total body fat 
D) They cannot reveal fat distribution and central obesity 
A) They are expensive to perform 
B) They are complicated to perform 
C) They are able to quantitate total body fat 
D) They cannot reveal fat distribution and central obesity

Which of the following is a feature of anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following is a characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following describes an association between body weight and mortality?

All of the following are typical characteristics of amenorrhea EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic related to the fat content in food?

What is the approximate body mass index of a woman who is 5'5" and 125 lbs?

The first dietary objective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is to

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed

The brain chemical neuropeptide Y is known to specifically enhance the craving for

Which of the following are all used to compute a woman's BMR?

Which of the following is NOT a common behavior of people afflicted with muscle dysmorphia?

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build,the dancer will be heavier because she has

What term is given to the condition of a female athlete who has an eating disorder and develops amenorrhea and osteoporosis?

About how long does it take for a meal to be completely eliminated from the stomach?

What are the three most common eating disorders,in order from highest to lowest prevalence?

Which of the following can be used to gauge the amount of a person's abdominal fat?

An index of a person's weight in relation to height is called

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with using weight measures to assess risk of disease?

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

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

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 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition

Which of the following is a feature of anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following is a characteristic of people with anorexia nervosa?

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following describes an association between body weight and mortality?

All of the following are typical characteristics of amenorrhea EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic related to the fat content in food?

What is the approximate body mass index of a woman who is 5'5" and 125 lbs?

The first dietary objective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is to

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed

The brain chemical neuropeptide Y is known to specifically enhance the craving for

Which of the following are all used to compute a woman's BMR?

Which of the following is NOT a common behavior of people afflicted with muscle dysmorphia?

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build,the dancer will be heavier because she has

What term is given to the condition of a female athlete who has an eating disorder and develops amenorrhea and osteoporosis?

About how long does it take for a meal to be completely eliminated from the stomach?

What are the three most common eating disorders,in order from highest to lowest prevalence?

Which of the following can be used to gauge the amount of a person's abdominal fat?

An index of a person's weight in relation to height is called

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with using weight measures to assess risk of disease?

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

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

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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