Question 1

When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men results in an obesity diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  8% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  30% 
A)  8% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  30%

Question 2

The term for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ________. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine triphosphate 
B)  basal metabolism 
C)  thermogenesis 
D)  thermic effect of food 
A)  adenosine triphosphate 
B)  basal metabolism 
C)  thermogenesis 
D)  thermic effect of food

Question 3

Restricting food and beverage intake by ________ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to a weight loss of about 1 pound per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  250 
C)  500 
D)  1000 
A)  100 
B)  250 
C)  500 
D)  1000

Question 4

A good weight-loss program should

Accepted Answer

A)  restrict food intake to less than 1200 kcal per day. 
B)  include meal replacement shakes or bars. 
C)  adapt to personal and cultural preferences. 
D)  include a weight-loss goal of 3 to 5 pounds per week. 
A)  restrict food intake to less than 1200 kcal per day. 
B)  include meal replacement shakes or bars. 
C)  adapt to personal and cultural preferences. 
D)  include a weight-loss goal of 3 to 5 pounds per week.

Question 5

Bill consumes 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from the thermic effect of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  125 to 250 kcal 
B)  250 to 375 kcal 
C)  300 to 550 kcal 
D)  425 to 600 kcal 
A)  125 to 250 kcal 
B)  250 to 375 kcal 
C)  300 to 550 kcal 
D)  425 to 600 kcal

Question 6

Which of the following is characteristic of a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes quick solutions and rapid weight loss. 
B)  It uses scientific evidence, presenting the pros and cons. 
C)  It promotes a wide variety of food selections. 
D)  It prohibits supplements and expensive meals. 
A)  It promotes quick solutions and rapid weight loss. 
B)  It uses scientific evidence, presenting the pros and cons. 
C)  It promotes a wide variety of food selections. 
D)  It prohibits supplements and expensive meals.

Question 7

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus control. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  chain-breaking. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  stimulus control. 
B)  self-monitoring. 
C)  chain-breaking. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 8

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

A) Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television 
B) Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight 
C) Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating 
D) Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend 
E) Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party 
A) Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television 
B) Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight 
C) Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating 
D) Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend 
E) Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party

Question 9

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Accepted Answer

A)  chain-breaking. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  chain-breaking. 
B)  stimulus control. 
C)  contingency management. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 10

Shivering in response to a cold environment is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive thermogenesis. 
B)  thermic effect of food. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  physical activity. 
A)  adaptive thermogenesis. 
B)  thermic effect of food. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  physical activity.

Question 11

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Indirect calorimetry

Accepted Answer

A) Measurement of the amount of heat produced by a subject enclosed within a small chamber 
B) Also known as a protein-sparing modified fast; calories generally are consumed in liquid form 
C) Minimal energy the body requires to support itself when resting, awake, and in a fasted state 
D) Also called gynoid obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution in which estrogen and progesterone encourage body fat storage in the buttocks and thighs 
E) A condition characterized by a body mass index below 18.5
F)A component of body composition, calculated by subtracting body fat weight from total body weight
G)A condition characterized by excess body fat
H)Method of measuring a body's energy use by measuring its oxygen uptake and then using formulas to convert that gas exchange into energy use
I)Metabolism that characteristically conserves more energy than normal, and eventually increases the risk of weight gain and obesity
J)Also called android obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution associated with a higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes 
A) Measurement of the amount of heat produced by a subject enclosed within a small chamber 
B) Also known as a protein-sparing modified fast; calories generally are consumed in liquid form 
C) Minimal energy the body requires to support itself when resting, awake, and in a fasted state 
D) Also called gynoid obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution in which estrogen and progesterone encourage body fat storage in the buttocks and thighs 
E) A condition characterized by a body mass index below 18.5
F)A component of body composition, calculated by subtracting body fat weight from total body weight
G)A condition characterized by excess body fat
H)Method of measuring a body's energy use by measuring its oxygen uptake and then using formulas to convert that gas exchange into energy use
I)Metabolism that characteristically conserves more energy than normal, and eventually increases the risk of weight gain and obesity
J)Also called android obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution associated with a higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes

Question 12

Which of the following health conditions is not related to android obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Lung cancer 
A)  Heart disease 
B)  Diabetes mellitus 
C)  Hypertension 
D)  Lung cancer

Question 13

The body's set point has been suggested to be

Accepted Answer

A)  a weight the body attempts to maintain closely. 
B)  one's desirable and most healthy body weight. 
C)  one's minimum body weight. 
D)  the weight that is reached and maintained during mid-life. 
A)  a weight the body attempts to maintain closely. 
B)  one's desirable and most healthy body weight. 
C)  one's minimum body weight. 
D)  the weight that is reached and maintained during mid-life.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body mass index 
B)  Bioelectrical impedance 
C)  Skinfolds 
D)  Underwater weighing 
A)  Body mass index 
B)  Bioelectrical impedance 
C)  Skinfolds 
D)  Underwater weighing

Question 15

Which of the following increases basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in body temperature 
B)  A low calorie intake 
C)  An increase in lean body mass 
D)  A high fiber intake 
A)  A decrease in body temperature 
B)  A low calorie intake 
C)  An increase in lean body mass 
D)  A high fiber intake

Question 16

Mindy has been following a weight-loss plan for the past five months, but she has reached a plateau. It seems like she cannot lose any more weight. A good strategy to stimulate further weight loss is to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase physical activity. 
B)  go off the weight control program and take a break. 
C)  eliminate dairy products. 
D)  further reduce food intake to 1000 kcal per day. 
A)  increase physical activity. 
B)  go off the weight control program and take a break. 
C)  eliminate dairy products. 
D)  further reduce food intake to 1000 kcal per day.

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Cognitive restructuring

Accepted Answer

A) Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television 
B) Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight 
C) Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating 
D) Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend 
E) Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party 
A) Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television 
B) Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight 
C) Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating 
D) Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend 
E) Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party

Question 18

According to the 3500-kcal rule, a daily deficit of 500 kcal should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 19

Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry. The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius. The final reading is 2015 degrees Celsius. How many calories did he expend?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  1500 
C)  2000 
D)  2500 
A)  1000 
B)  1500 
C)  2000 
D)  2500

Question 20

Men with body fat levels greater than ________ have increased health risks.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  25% 
C)  30% 
D)  35% 
A)  20% 
B)  25% 
C)  30% 
D)  35%

When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men results in an obesity diagnosis.

The term for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ________. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

Restricting food and beverage intake by ________ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to a weight loss of about 1 pound per week.

A good weight-loss program should

Bill consumes 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from the thermic effect of food?

Which of the following is characteristic of a fad diet?

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Self-monitoring

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Shivering in response to a cold environment is an example of

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Indirect calorimetry

Which of the following health conditions is not related to android obesity?

The body's set point has been suggested to be

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Which of the following increases basal metabolism?

Mindy has been following a weight-loss plan for the past five months, but she has reached a plateau. It seems like she cannot lose any more weight. A good strategy to stimulate further weight loss is to

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Cognitive restructuring

According to the 3500-kcal rule, a daily deficit of 500 kcal should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?

Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry. The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius. The final reading is 2015 degrees Celsius. How many calories did he expend?

Men with body fat levels greater than ________ have increased health risks.

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Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control

When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men results in an obesity diagnosis.

The term for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ________. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

Restricting food and beverage intake by ________ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to a weight loss of about 1 pound per week.

A good weight-loss program should

Bill consumes 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from the thermic effect of food?

Which of the following is characteristic of a fad diet?

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Self-monitoring

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Shivering in response to a cold environment is an example of

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Indirect calorimetry

Which of the following health conditions is not related to android obesity?

The body's set point has been suggested to be

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Which of the following increases basal metabolism?

Mindy has been following a weight-loss plan for the past five months, but she has reached a plateau. It seems like she cannot lose any more weight. A good strategy to stimulate further weight loss is to

Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Cognitive restructuring

According to the 3500-kcal rule, a daily deficit of 500 kcal should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?

Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry. The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius. The final reading is 2015 degrees Celsius. How many calories did he expend?

Men with body fat levels greater than ________ have increased health risks.

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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