Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic of a sound diet for weight control?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diet should include fat-burning enzymes to optimize weight loss 
B)  The diet should be low in Calories and yet supply all nutrients essential to normal body function 
C)  The diet should be suited to the individual's current lifestyle 
D)  The diet should provide for a slow rate of weight loss 
A)  The diet should include fat-burning enzymes to optimize weight loss 
B)  The diet should be low in Calories and yet supply all nutrients essential to normal body function 
C)  The diet should be suited to the individual's current lifestyle 
D)  The diet should provide for a slow rate of weight loss

Question 2

Although the Food Exchange System is not a rigid diet plan, it has the following minimum requirements: 2
starch/bread exchanges, 5 skim milk exchanges, 4 lean meat exchanges, 2 vegetable exchanges, and 2 fruit exchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a girl weighs 70 kilograms, about how many pounds does she weigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  154 
B)  166 
C)  182 
D)  64 
E)  32 
A)  154 
B)  166 
C)  182 
D)  64 
E)  32

Question 4

The caloric needs of boys and girls are dissimilar in terms of Calories needed per kilogram of body weight
throughout their life span.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Breaking into a sweat is a good external sign that one has sufficiently elevated his/her body temperature during
the warm-up phase of an exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Exercise affects the appetite in all but which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intense exercise may be used to curb the appetite on a short-term basis, but it may not be as effective on a long-term basis 
B)  The appetite-suppressing effect of exercise is related to the close anatomical relationship of the body's temperature and hunger centers in the hypothalamus 
C)  Exercise will stimulate the secretion of several hormones in the body, notably adrenaline, which may also depress the appetite 
D)  The appetite will normally decrease in the athlete who has a decreased activity level 
A)  Intense exercise may be used to curb the appetite on a short-term basis, but it may not be as effective on a long-term basis 
B)  The appetite-suppressing effect of exercise is related to the close anatomical relationship of the body's temperature and hunger centers in the hypothalamus 
C)  Exercise will stimulate the secretion of several hormones in the body, notably adrenaline, which may also depress the appetite 
D)  The appetite will normally decrease in the athlete who has a decreased activity level

Question 7

Most popular weight-loss diet plans, such as Atkins, Jenny Craig, South Beach, Weight Watchers, and the Zone, may successfully induce weight loss in the initial stages of the program because all such diets

Accepted Answer

A)  Are high in carbohydrates 
B)  Are low in fat 
C)  Are low in protein 
D)  Are low in Calories 
E)  Prohibit the use of any alcohol 
A)  Are high in carbohydrates 
B)  Are low in fat 
C)  Are low in protein 
D)  Are low in Calories 
E)  Prohibit the use of any alcohol

Question 8

The stimulus period is the most important phase of the daily exercise bout, and by modifying the intensity
and duration of the exercise, the individual achieves the level of stimulus necessary to elicit a conditioning effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Large daily fluctuations in body weight, on the order of 2-3 pounds, are usually due to changes in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP-PC stores 
B)  muscle protein stores 
C)  body water stores 
D)  body fat stores 
E)  liver glycogen stores 
A)  ATP-PC stores 
B)  muscle protein stores 
C)  body water stores 
D)  body fat stores 
E)  liver glycogen stores

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning strategies for limiting caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat only two or three large meals a day, instead of eating five or six smaller ones 
B)  Limit salt intake to that which occurs naturally in foods and try substituting dry herbs and spices as alternatives to flavor the food 
C)  Eat at least one citrus fruit daily and select fresh whole fruits or those canned or frozen in their own juices 
D)  Use whole-grain breads, cereals, brown rice, oatmeal, beans, bran products, and starchy vegetables for dietary fiber 
A)  Eat only two or three large meals a day, instead of eating five or six smaller ones 
B)  Limit salt intake to that which occurs naturally in foods and try substituting dry herbs and spices as alternatives to flavor the food 
C)  Eat at least one citrus fruit daily and select fresh whole fruits or those canned or frozen in their own juices 
D)  Use whole-grain breads, cereals, brown rice, oatmeal, beans, bran products, and starchy vegetables for dietary fiber

Question 11

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to a sound approach to dietary modifications for a weight loss program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two pounds of weight loss per week is the recommended maximum unless the individual is under medical supervision 
B)  To determine the number of Calories an individual may consume daily on a diet, one needs to estimate the
Daily energy expenditure, which includes the basal metabolic rate and the normal daily activities 
C)  A moderate caloric deficit will effectively reduce weight in time and also provide a satisfying diet 
D)  Once the number of Calories needed to have a standard caloric deficit is calculated, the value should be adhered for the entire length of the diet 
A)  Two pounds of weight loss per week is the recommended maximum unless the individual is under medical supervision 
B)  To determine the number of Calories an individual may consume daily on a diet, one needs to estimate the
Daily energy expenditure, which includes the basal metabolic rate and the normal daily activities 
C)  A moderate caloric deficit will effectively reduce weight in time and also provide a satisfying diet 
D)  Once the number of Calories needed to have a standard caloric deficit is calculated, the value should be adhered for the entire length of the diet

Question 12

Exercise can help reduce and control body weight in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise appears to be particularly effective in reducing fat stores in the hips and upper thighs 
B)  Exercise may confer improvements in mood, energy expenditure, body image, and self-esteem 
C)  Exercise will help minimize the increase in the REE, which usually results from VLCD 
D)  Exercise will help maintain the proper body weight, but it is a poor means to lose body weight because it expends so few Calories 
A)  Exercise appears to be particularly effective in reducing fat stores in the hips and upper thighs 
B)  Exercise may confer improvements in mood, energy expenditure, body image, and self-esteem 
C)  Exercise will help minimize the increase in the REE, which usually results from VLCD 
D)  Exercise will help maintain the proper body weight, but it is a poor means to lose body weight because it expends so few Calories

Question 13

One characteristic of dieters who have lost weight and managed to keep it off is that they weigh themselves on
a regular basis, often daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some individuals who exercise regularly may not lose weight. One possible explanation is that they reduce their daily physical activities, and thus energy expenditure, outside their exercise sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning the caloric concept of weight control is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The First Law of Thermodynamics is the physical basis for body-weight control 
B)  Changes in the different components that comprise the total body weight may bring about body-weight fluctuations that appear contrary to the caloric concept 
C)  Genetic differences between individuals is the only cause for the difference in weight between two people who have consumed the same amount of Calories 
D)  It takes more energy to convert dietary carbohydrates and protein into body fat than it does to convert dietary fat into body fat 
A)  The First Law of Thermodynamics is the physical basis for body-weight control 
B)  Changes in the different components that comprise the total body weight may bring about body-weight fluctuations that appear contrary to the caloric concept 
C)  Genetic differences between individuals is the only cause for the difference in weight between two people who have consumed the same amount of Calories 
D)  It takes more energy to convert dietary carbohydrates and protein into body fat than it does to convert dietary fat into body fat

Question 16

Which of the following should you not recommend to a friend who wishes to develop a weight reduction program?

Accepted Answer

A)  zero carbohydrate, high-protein diet 
B)  emphasis on portion control 
C)  application of the food exchange system 
D)  increased physical activity 
E)  balanced adequate diet 
A)  zero carbohydrate, high-protein diet 
B)  emphasis on portion control 
C)  application of the food exchange system 
D)  increased physical activity 
E)  balanced adequate diet

Question 17

Brisk walking is not a suitable exercise for weight reduction purposes for the majority of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Athletes, such as wrestlers, who desire to loss excess body fat but help maintain lean muscle mass, may be advised to increase the proportion of their daily caloric intake from which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fat 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Protein 
A)  Vitamins 
B)  Carbohydrate 
C)  Fat 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Protein

Question 19

After the first day or so of fasting, most of the body's stores of______ are depleted.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  glycerol 
C)  amino acids 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  glycogen 
A)  fat 
B)  glycerol 
C)  amino acids 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  glycogen

Question 20

Setting short-term goals that may be attained in a reasonable length of time is a very important step in your
weight control program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic of a sound diet for weight control?

Although the Food Exchange System is not a rigid diet plan, it has the following minimum requirements: 2 starch/bread exchanges, 5 skim milk exchanges, 4 lean meat exchanges, 2 vegetable exchanges, and 2 fruit exchanges.

If a girl weighs 70 kilograms, about how many pounds does she weigh?

The caloric needs of boys and girls are dissimilar in terms of Calories needed per kilogram of body weight throughout their life span.

Breaking into a sweat is a good external sign that one has sufficiently elevated his/her body temperature during the warm-up phase of an exercise program.

Exercise affects the appetite in all but which of the following ways?

Most popular weight-loss diet plans, such as Atkins, Jenny Craig, South Beach, Weight Watchers, and the Zone, may successfully induce weight loss in the initial stages of the program because all such diets

The stimulus period is the most important phase of the daily exercise bout, and by modifying the intensity and duration of the exercise, the individual achieves the level of stimulus necessary to elicit a conditioning effect.

Large daily fluctuations in body weight, on the order of 2-3 pounds, are usually due to changes in which of the following?

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning strategies for limiting caloric intake?

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to a sound approach to dietary modifications for a weight loss program?

Exercise can help reduce and control body weight in which of the following ways?

One characteristic of dieters who have lost weight and managed to keep it off is that they weigh themselves on a regular basis, often daily.

Some individuals who exercise regularly may not lose weight. One possible explanation is that they reduce their daily physical activities, and thus energy expenditure, outside their exercise sessions.

Which of the following statements concerning the caloric concept of weight control is false?

Which of the following should you not recommend to a friend who wishes to develop a weight reduction program?

Brisk walking is not a suitable exercise for weight reduction purposes for the majority of individuals.

Athletes, such as wrestlers, who desire to loss excess body fat but help maintain lean muscle mass, may be advised to increase the proportion of their daily caloric intake from which nutrient?

After the first day or so of fasting, most of the body's stores of______ are depleted.

Setting short-term goals that may be attained in a reasonable length of time is a very important step in your weight control program.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

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Exam 11: Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic of a sound diet for weight control?

Although the Food Exchange System is not a rigid diet plan, it has the following minimum requirements: 2 starch/bread exchanges, 5 skim milk exchanges, 4 lean meat exchanges, 2 vegetable exchanges, and 2 fruit exchanges.

If a girl weighs 70 kilograms, about how many pounds does she weigh?

The caloric needs of boys and girls are dissimilar in terms of Calories needed per kilogram of body weight throughout their life span.

Breaking into a sweat is a good external sign that one has sufficiently elevated his/her body temperature during the warm-up phase of an exercise program.

Exercise affects the appetite in all but which of the following ways?

Most popular weight-loss diet plans, such as Atkins, Jenny Craig, South Beach, Weight Watchers, and the Zone, may successfully induce weight loss in the initial stages of the program because all such diets

The stimulus period is the most important phase of the daily exercise bout, and by modifying the intensity and duration of the exercise, the individual achieves the level of stimulus necessary to elicit a conditioning effect.

Large daily fluctuations in body weight, on the order of 2-3 pounds, are usually due to changes in which of the following?

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning strategies for limiting caloric intake?

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to a sound approach to dietary modifications for a weight loss program?

Exercise can help reduce and control body weight in which of the following ways?

One characteristic of dieters who have lost weight and managed to keep it off is that they weigh themselves on a regular basis, often daily.

Some individuals who exercise regularly may not lose weight. One possible explanation is that they reduce their daily physical activities, and thus energy expenditure, outside their exercise sessions.

Which of the following statements concerning the caloric concept of weight control is false?

Which of the following should you not recommend to a friend who wishes to develop a weight reduction program?

Brisk walking is not a suitable exercise for weight reduction purposes for the majority of individuals.

Athletes, such as wrestlers, who desire to loss excess body fat but help maintain lean muscle mass, may be advised to increase the proportion of their daily caloric intake from which nutrient?

After the first day or so of fasting, most of the body's stores of______ are depleted.

Setting short-term goals that may be attained in a reasonable length of time is a very important step in your weight control program.

Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance

Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: the Consumer Athlete

Human Energy

Carbohydrates: the Main Energy Food

Fat: an Important Energy Source During Exercise

Protein: the Tissue Builder

Vitamins: the Organic Regulators

Minerals: the Inorganic Regulators

Water, Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation

Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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