Question 1

Diet histories completed by individuals commonly over-report intakes of high-calorie foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

Accepted Answer

Strategies to help an individual effecti

Question 3

What causes the 0.5 to 1 kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of fat 
B)  loss of protein 
C)  loss of carbohydrate 
D)  loss of water 
A)  loss of fat 
B)  loss of protein 
C)  loss of carbohydrate 
D)  loss of water

Question 4

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies 
B)  hypertension 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  macular degeneration 
A)  fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies 
B)  hypertension 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  macular degeneration

Question 6

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Accepted Answer

The role of genetics in obesity is demon

Question 7

Those who have the most success with weight maintenance following weight loss display which of the following attributes?

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-efficacy 
B)  limited social support systems 
C)  ability to eat controlled portions at a leisurely pace 
D)  variation of food intake on weekdays and weekends 
A)  high self-efficacy 
B)  limited social support systems 
C)  ability to eat controlled portions at a leisurely pace 
D)  variation of food intake on weekdays and weekends

Question 8

In what area of the body does excess fat represent a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  chest 
B)  abdominal area 
C)  hips 
D)  shoulders 
A)  chest 
B)  abdominal area 
C)  hips 
D)  shoulders

Question 9

List potential risks from being underweight.

Accepted Answer

-First to die during a siege o

Question 10

Which of the following symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss 
B)  amenorrhea 
C)  distorted body image 
D)  fear of gaining weight 
A)  weight loss 
B)  amenorrhea 
C)  distorted body image 
D)  fear of gaining weight

Question 11

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  mid-body fat 
B)  central fat 
C)  subcutaneous fat 
D)  visceral fat 
A)  mid-body fat 
B)  central fat 
C)  subcutaneous fat 
D)  visceral fat

Question 12

What is the method used to assess body fat and also used in the evaluation of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  underwater weighing 
B)  air displacement 
C)  dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D)  bioelectrical impedance 
A)  underwater weighing 
B)  air displacement 
C)  dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D)  bioelectrical impedance

Question 13

In addition to glucose, which of the following nutrients suppresses appetite immediately after a workout?

Accepted Answer

A)  lipids 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  protein 
D)  calcium 
A)  lipids 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  protein 
D)  calcium

Question 14

Which of the following terms describes the type of fat that is stored directly under the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  cellulite 
B)  visceral fat 
C)  subdermal fat 
D)  subcutaneous fat 
A)  cellulite 
B)  visceral fat 
C)  subdermal fat 
D)  subcutaneous fat

Question 15

Exercise can spot reduce fat from any one particular area of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Diet histories completed by individuals commonly over-report intakes of high-calorie foods.

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

What causes the 0.5 to 1 kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Which of the following conditions is associated with obesity?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Those who have the most success with weight maintenance following weight loss display which of the following attributes?

In what area of the body does excess fat represent a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body?

List potential risks from being underweight.

Which of the following symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

What is the method used to assess body fat and also used in the evaluation of osteoporosis?

In addition to glucose, which of the following nutrients suppresses appetite immediately after a workout?

Which of the following terms describes the type of fat that is stored directly under the skin?

Exercise can spot reduce fat from any one particular area of the body.

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Exam 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Diet histories completed by individuals commonly over-report intakes of high-calorie foods.

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

What causes the 0.5 to 1 kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Which of the following conditions is associated with obesity?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Those who have the most success with weight maintenance following weight loss display which of the following attributes?

In what area of the body does excess fat represent a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body?

List potential risks from being underweight.

Which of the following symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

What is the name for fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

What is the method used to assess body fat and also used in the evaluation of osteoporosis?

In addition to glucose, which of the following nutrients suppresses appetite immediately after a workout?

Which of the following terms describes the type of fat that is stored directly under the skin?

Exercise can spot reduce fat from any one particular area of the body.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters