Question 1

Which of the following prescription weight- loss medications reduces hunger and increases thermogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belviq 
B)  orlistat 
C)  sibutramine 
D)  Qsymia 
A)  Belviq 
B)  orlistat 
C)  sibutramine 
D)  Qsymia

Question 2

What is the approximate TEF of a 260- calorie bagel?

Accepted Answer

A)  62 calories 
B)  260 calories 
C)  2.6 calories 
D)  26 calories 
A)  62 calories 
B)  260 calories 
C)  2.6 calories 
D)  26 calories

Question 3

Cholecystokinin is a hormone released when the stomach is distended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to BMI, a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds is considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  of normal weight. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  underweight. 
D)  obese. 
A)  of normal weight. 
B)  overweight. 
C)  underweight. 
D)  obese.

Question 5

The fat that surrounds organs in the chest, stomach, and above the hips is called subcutaneous fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following hormones is both released when the stomach is distended and triggers the feeling of satiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  leptin 
A)  cholecystokinin 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  leptin

Question 7

What is the energy content of unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 calories per gram 
B)  4 calories per gram 
C)  11 calories per gram 
D)  9 calories per gram 
A)  7 calories per gram 
B)  4 calories per gram 
C)  11 calories per gram 
D)  9 calories per gram

Question 8

In gastric banding, a silicone band is placed around the lower end of the stomach to greatly reduce emptying time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following hormones affects basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  leptin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
A)  thyroid hormone 
B)  leptin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  cholecystokinin

Question 10

Which of the following actions is not a diagnostic criterion of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive caloric restriction 
B)  self- induced vomiting 
C)  abuse of laxatives or diuretics 
D)  excessive exercise 
A)  excessive caloric restriction 
B)  self- induced vomiting 
C)  abuse of laxatives or diuretics 
D)  excessive exercise

Question 11

The fiber in vegetables contributes to their bulk and their ability to prolong satiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Taking 10,000 steps is the equivalent of walking 7 miles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

About 60 percent of an individual's daily energy needs is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  both the amount of physical activity and the thermic effect of food. 
B)  the amount of physical activity. 
C)  the thermic effect of food. 
D)  the individual's basal metabolic rate. 
A)  both the amount of physical activity and the thermic effect of food. 
B)  the amount of physical activity. 
C)  the thermic effect of food. 
D)  the individual's basal metabolic rate.

Question 14

An environment characterized by cheap and easily obtainable food may be one of the biggest culprits in the current obesity epidemic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery can experience nutrient deficiencies due to reduced absorption of nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Storing too much subcutaneous fat is more likely to lead to health problems than storing too much visceral fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Purchasing a large bag of potato chips instead of a small bag doesn't usually change the amount you actually eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes the likely cause of suppressed appetite after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bypassing the small intestine results in higher levels of leptin secretion. 
B)  The stomach produces lower levels of intrinsic factor. 
C)  The surgery renders foods unpalatable. 
D)  The loss of stomach area results in the production of lower levels of ghrelin. 
A)  Bypassing the small intestine results in higher levels of leptin secretion. 
B)  The stomach produces lower levels of intrinsic factor. 
C)  The surgery renders foods unpalatable. 
D)  The loss of stomach area results in the production of lower levels of ghrelin.

Question 19

Which of the following terms describes the sensation of having had enough to eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  scarcity 
B)  anxiety 
C)  hunger 
D)  satiety 
A)  scarcity 
B)  anxiety 
C)  hunger 
D)  satiety

Question 20

Which of the following conditions is not related to being overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  allergic reactions 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  certain types of cancer 
A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  allergic reactions 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  certain types of cancer

Which of the following prescription weight- loss medications reduces hunger and increases thermogenesis?

What is the approximate TEF of a 260- calorie bagel?

Cholecystokinin is a hormone released when the stomach is distended.

According to BMI, a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds is considered to be

The fat that surrounds organs in the chest, stomach, and above the hips is called subcutaneous fat.

Which of the following hormones is both released when the stomach is distended and triggers the feeling of satiation?

What is the energy content of unsaturated fats?

In gastric banding, a silicone band is placed around the lower end of the stomach to greatly reduce emptying time.

Which of the following hormones affects basal metabolic rate?

Which of the following actions is not a diagnostic criterion of bulimia nervosa?

The fiber in vegetables contributes to their bulk and their ability to prolong satiety.

Taking 10,000 steps is the equivalent of walking 7 miles.

About 60 percent of an individual's daily energy needs is determined by

An environment characterized by cheap and easily obtainable food may be one of the biggest culprits in the current obesity epidemic.

Individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery can experience nutrient deficiencies due to reduced absorption of nutrients.

Storing too much subcutaneous fat is more likely to lead to health problems than storing too much visceral fat.

Purchasing a large bag of potato chips instead of a small bag doesn't usually change the amount you actually eat.

Which of the following statements describes the likely cause of suppressed appetite after gastric bypass surgery?

Which of the following terms describes the sensation of having had enough to eat?

Which of the following conditions is not related to being overweight?

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The Basics of Digestion

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Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

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Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

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Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Exam 10: Weight Management and Energy Balance

Which of the following prescription weight- loss medications reduces hunger and increases thermogenesis?

What is the approximate TEF of a 260- calorie bagel?

Cholecystokinin is a hormone released when the stomach is distended.

According to BMI, a woman who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds is considered to be

The fat that surrounds organs in the chest, stomach, and above the hips is called subcutaneous fat.

Which of the following hormones is both released when the stomach is distended and triggers the feeling of satiation?

What is the energy content of unsaturated fats?

In gastric banding, a silicone band is placed around the lower end of the stomach to greatly reduce emptying time.

Which of the following hormones affects basal metabolic rate?

Which of the following actions is not a diagnostic criterion of bulimia nervosa?

The fiber in vegetables contributes to their bulk and their ability to prolong satiety.

Taking 10,000 steps is the equivalent of walking 7 miles.

About 60 percent of an individual's daily energy needs is determined by

An environment characterized by cheap and easily obtainable food may be one of the biggest culprits in the current obesity epidemic.

Individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery can experience nutrient deficiencies due to reduced absorption of nutrients.

Storing too much subcutaneous fat is more likely to lead to health problems than storing too much visceral fat.

Purchasing a large bag of potato chips instead of a small bag doesn't usually change the amount you actually eat.

Which of the following statements describes the likely cause of suppressed appetite after gastric bypass surgery?

Which of the following terms describes the sensation of having had enough to eat?

Which of the following conditions is not related to being overweight?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters