Question 1

Essential fat in females represents about _______percent of the body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  3-6 
B)  7-8 
C)  9-11 
D)  12-15 
A)  3-6 
B)  7-8 
C)  9-11 
D)  12-15 D

Question 2

The human body is governed by the laws of thermodynamics, thus a negative energy balance causes
loss in body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The "settling point" theory

Accepted Answer

A)  suggests that the set point theory is no longer valid. 
B)  indicates that a chronic high-fat diet may modify our genes causing a decrease in leptin resistance. 
C)  is in direct opposition to the set point theory. 
D)  is supported by comparing the Pima Indians living in the United States with those living in Mexico. 
A)  suggests that the set point theory is no longer valid. 
B)  indicates that a chronic high-fat diet may modify our genes causing a decrease in leptin resistance. 
C)  is in direct opposition to the set point theory. 
D)  is supported by comparing the Pima Indians living in the United States with those living in Mexico. D

Question 4

What method of assessment in body composition is now regarded as the "gold standard"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinfold techniques 
B)  DEXA 
C)  Underwater weighing 
D)  The multicomponent model 
A)  Skinfold techniques 
B)  DEXA 
C)  Underwater weighing 
D)  The multicomponent model

Question 5

Which of the following adipokines is anti-inflammatory rather than pro-inflammatory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistin 
B)  Tissue necrosis factor (TNF) 
C)  Adiponectin 
D)  Visfatin 
E)  All the above are pro-inflammatory 
A)  Resistin 
B)  Tissue necrosis factor (TNF) 
C)  Adiponectin 
D)  Visfatin 
E)  All the above are pro-inflammatory

Question 6

The detrimental effects of obesity, which may lead to the development of chronic diseases, occur
when obesity persists for ten years or more and then may shorten life by as much as four years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Both dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and infrared interactance use only one measurement to
evaluate body fat, fat-free mass, and bone tissue and appear to be more effective than underwater weighing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Gynoid-type fat cells do not appear to contribute to health risks as greatly as those associated with
android obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The average adult body weight is approximately 70 percent water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research has revealed that 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are satisfied with their current body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When your stomach is empty, which of the following most likely happens?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin is released and stimulates the hypothalamic satiety center 
B)  neuropeptide Y (NPY) inhibits the hypothalamic hunger center 
C)  insulin is secreted and stimulates the liver to release glucose 
D)  ghrelin is released and stimulates the hypothalamic hunger center 
E)  epinephrine is released and stimulates synthesis of fat in the adipose cells 
A)  leptin is released and stimulates the hypothalamic satiety center 
B)  neuropeptide Y (NPY) inhibits the hypothalamic hunger center 
C)  insulin is secreted and stimulates the liver to release glucose 
D)  ghrelin is released and stimulates the hypothalamic hunger center 
E)  epinephrine is released and stimulates synthesis of fat in the adipose cells

Question 12

When considering weight loss, the ultimate effect upon performance may be dependent upon the
technique used and the time over which the weight is lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The set-point theory of weight control proposes that adaptive thermogenesis is a physiological
adjustment that will return you to normal if you start to deviate from your set point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Quetelet's Index differs from the Body Mass Index, another height-weight relationship, because it
maintains a range of 25-30 to be normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When glucose consumption is in excess of body needs and liver and glycogen stores, the excess glucose is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not absorbed from the small intestine 
B)  excreted in the feces 
C)  stored as blood glucose 
D)  totally excreted by the kidneys 
E)  converted to and stored as fat 
A)  not absorbed from the small intestine 
B)  excreted in the feces 
C)  stored as blood glucose 
D)  totally excreted by the kidneys 
E)  converted to and stored as fat

Question 16

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest hazard ratio for heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obese, inactive 
B)  Overweight, active 
C)  Lean, inactive 
D)  Lean, active 
E)  Overweight, inactive 
A)  Obese, inactive 
B)  Overweight, active 
C)  Lean, inactive 
D)  Lean, active 
E)  Overweight, inactive

Question 17

Since obesity apparently has many causes, even in a single individual, the best attack on the problem seems to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting 
B)  prevention 
C)  genetic counseling 
D)  diet pills 
E)  diuretics 
A)  fasting 
B)  prevention 
C)  genetic counseling 
D)  diet pills 
E)  diuretics

Question 18

Which body tissue has the greatest density in grams per cubic centimeter?

Accepted Answer

A)  body water 
B)  muscle tissue 
C)  bone tissue 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  liver tissue 
A)  body water 
B)  muscle tissue 
C)  bone tissue 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  liver tissue

Question 19

Protein consumed during a starvation-type diet most likely will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  used to rebuild muscle tissue 
B)  used to replace worn out cells 
C)  converted to glucose for energy 
D)  used to stabilize fluid balance 
E)  stored as fat 
A)  used to rebuild muscle tissue 
B)  used to replace worn out cells 
C)  converted to glucose for energy 
D)  used to stabilize fluid balance 
E)  stored as fat

Question 20

The hunger center and satiety center are located in the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Essential fat in females represents about _______percent of the body weight.

The human body is governed by the laws of thermodynamics, thus a negative energy balance causes loss in body weight.

The "settling point" theory

What method of assessment in body composition is now regarded as the "gold standard"?

Which of the following adipokines is anti-inflammatory rather than pro-inflammatory?

The detrimental effects of obesity, which may lead to the development of chronic diseases, occur when obesity persists for ten years or more and then may shorten life by as much as four years.

Both dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and infrared interactance use only one measurement to evaluate body fat, fat-free mass, and bone tissue and appear to be more effective than underwater weighing.

Gynoid-type fat cells do not appear to contribute to health risks as greatly as those associated with android obesity.

The average adult body weight is approximately 70 percent water.

Research has revealed that 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are satisfied with their current body weight.

When your stomach is empty, which of the following most likely happens?

When considering weight loss, the ultimate effect upon performance may be dependent upon the technique used and the time over which the weight is lost.

The set-point theory of weight control proposes that adaptive thermogenesis is a physiological adjustment that will return you to normal if you start to deviate from your set point.

Quetelet's Index differs from the Body Mass Index, another height-weight relationship, because it maintains a range of 25-30 to be normal.

When glucose consumption is in excess of body needs and liver and glycogen stores, the excess glucose is:

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest hazard ratio for heart failure?

Since obesity apparently has many causes, even in a single individual, the best attack on the problem seems to be:

Which body tissue has the greatest density in grams per cubic centimeter?

Protein consumed during a starvation-type diet most likely will be:

The hunger center and satiety center are located in the medulla.

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Exam 10: Body Weight and Composition for Health and Sport

Essential fat in females represents about _______percent of the body weight.

The human body is governed by the laws of thermodynamics, thus a negative energy balance causes loss in body weight.

The "settling point" theory

What method of assessment in body composition is now regarded as the "gold standard"?

Which of the following adipokines is anti-inflammatory rather than pro-inflammatory?

The detrimental effects of obesity, which may lead to the development of chronic diseases, occur when obesity persists for ten years or more and then may shorten life by as much as four years.

Both dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and infrared interactance use only one measurement to evaluate body fat, fat-free mass, and bone tissue and appear to be more effective than underwater weighing.

Gynoid-type fat cells do not appear to contribute to health risks as greatly as those associated with android obesity.

The average adult body weight is approximately 70 percent water.

Research has revealed that 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are satisfied with their current body weight.

When your stomach is empty, which of the following most likely happens?

When considering weight loss, the ultimate effect upon performance may be dependent upon the technique used and the time over which the weight is lost.

The set-point theory of weight control proposes that adaptive thermogenesis is a physiological adjustment that will return you to normal if you start to deviate from your set point.

Quetelet's Index differs from the Body Mass Index, another height-weight relationship, because it maintains a range of 25-30 to be normal.

When glucose consumption is in excess of body needs and liver and glycogen stores, the excess glucose is:

Which of the following groups of individuals has the lowest hazard ratio for heart failure?

Since obesity apparently has many causes, even in a single individual, the best attack on the problem seems to be:

Which body tissue has the greatest density in grams per cubic centimeter?

Protein consumed during a starvation-type diet most likely will be:

The hunger center and satiety center are located in the medulla.

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

Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Weight Gaining Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Food Drugs and Related Supplements

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