Question 1

Which groups are most likely to experience eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Developmentally-delayed individuals 
B) Individuals recovering from serious injuries or accidents 
C) Individuals living in rural areas 
D) Adolescent girls and young women 
A) Developmentally-delayed individuals 
B) Individuals recovering from serious injuries or accidents 
C) Individuals living in rural areas 
D) Adolescent girls and young women

Question 2

Assessing your client’s BMI (69 inches, 175 pounds), you find that she is:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) at a healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) underweight. 
B) at a healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese.

Question 3

How does the number of adipocytes in a person’s body impact on his/her ability to avoid obesity? How can a person minimize the number of adipocytes he or she has?

Accepted Answer

Some scientist believe that the number a

Question 4

What changes in supermarket choices and the food-away-from-home industry might have a positive impact on the nutrition and health of U.S. residents?

Accepted Answer

Being able to choose salads and sandwich

Question 5

A rise in what in the blood following a meal seems to stimulate satiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-density lipoproteins or micelles 
B) Triglycerides or phospholipids 
C) Glucose or amino acids 
D) Epinephrine or norepinephrine 
A) Low-density lipoproteins or micelles 
B) Triglycerides or phospholipids 
C) Glucose or amino acids 
D) Epinephrine or norepinephrine

Question 6

How is energy intake regulated?

Accepted Answer

A) By distinct hunger and satiety centers in the brain 
B) By distinct hunger and satiety centers in the liver 
C) By specific neural connections to and within the brain 
D) By specific neural connections to and within the liver 
A) By distinct hunger and satiety centers in the brain 
B) By distinct hunger and satiety centers in the liver 
C) By specific neural connections to and within the brain 
D) By specific neural connections to and within the liver

Question 7

What are the characteristics of central adiposity?

Accepted Answer

A) Large amounts of subcutaneous fat in the thighs and hips 
B) Accumulation of adipose tissue in the abdominal region 
C) Large amounts of subcutaneous fat in the upper arms and chest 
D) Accumulation of adipose tissue that is evenly distributed throughout the body 
A) Large amounts of subcutaneous fat in the thighs and hips 
B) Accumulation of adipose tissue in the abdominal region 
C) Large amounts of subcutaneous fat in the upper arms and chest 
D) Accumulation of adipose tissue that is evenly distributed throughout the body

Question 8

Which body composition assessment method is considered the “gold standard”?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyrdrostatic weighing 
B) Bioelectrical impedance (BI
A)  
C) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEX
A)  
D) Skinfold thickness 
A) Hyrdrostatic weighing 
B) Bioelectrical impedance (BI
A)  
C) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEX
A)  
D) Skinfold thickness

Question 9

Hydrostatic weighing uses a sealed chamber to measure air displacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Maria has lost 30 pounds. How many fewer kcalories does she now need every day just to maintain her new, lower body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 180 
C) 240 
D) 360 
A) 60 
B) 180 
C) 240 
D) 360

Question 11

Central adiposity is characterized by an apple shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In order to estimate energy requirements (EER) for adults, which of the following information will you need?

Accepted Answer

A) Age, weight, and height 
B) Age, weight, height, gender, and physical activity level 
C) Age, weight, height, physical activity level, and thermic effect of food 
D) Age, weight, height, gender, physical activity level, and stress factor 
A) Age, weight, and height 
B) Age, weight, height, gender, and physical activity level 
C) Age, weight, height, physical activity level, and thermic effect of food 
D) Age, weight, height, gender, physical activity level, and stress factor

Question 13

What are some of the serious health and social consequences of eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa (AN): electrolyte imbal

Question 14

AN may be classified as the _______________, characterized by food restriction as well as bingeing and/or purging, or the _______________, characterized by food restriction only.

Accepted Answer

binge-eati

Question 15

Which of the following recommendations is not included in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Every U.S.adult should get 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity five days a week (or an equivalent amount of vigorous-intensity activity). 
B) Every U.S.adult should get 25 minutes a day, 3 days a week, of vigorous-intensity physical activity (or an equivalent amount of moderate-intensity activity). 
C) Every U.S.adult should perform moderate- or vigorous-intensity muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. 
D) Every U.S.adult should get 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity twice a week. 
A) Every U.S.adult should get 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity five days a week (or an equivalent amount of vigorous-intensity activity). 
B) Every U.S.adult should get 25 minutes a day, 3 days a week, of vigorous-intensity physical activity (or an equivalent amount of moderate-intensity activity). 
C) Every U.S.adult should perform moderate- or vigorous-intensity muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. 
D) Every U.S.adult should get 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity twice a week.

Question 16

What does the set point theory suggest with regard to the body’s regulation of weight?

Accepted Answer

A) When the amount of food intake increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
B) When the amount of insulin released increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
C) When the amount of adipose tissue increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
D) When the amount of adipose tissue increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes serotonin production to decrease and appetite to decrease. 
A) When the amount of food intake increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
B) When the amount of insulin released increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
C) When the amount of adipose tissue increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes food intake to decrease and/or energy expenditure to increase. 
D) When the amount of adipose tissue increases beyond a "set point" a signal causes serotonin production to decrease and appetite to decrease.

Question 17

Typically, what is the ingredient that replaces the fat in low-fat snack products?

Accepted Answer

A) Fiber 
B) Water 
C) Refined carbohydrate 
D) Fat substitutes such as olestra 
A) Fiber 
B) Water 
C) Refined carbohydrate 
D) Fat substitutes such as olestra

Question 18

What is the definition of moderate-intensity physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Exertion that does not raise your heart rate or cause you to sweat 
B) Exertion that is 2.0-2.5 times as intense as rest 
C) Exertion that is 3.0-5.9 times as intense as rest 
D) Exertion that raises your heart rate to the point of breathlessness 
A) Exertion that does not raise your heart rate or cause you to sweat 
B) Exertion that is 2.0-2.5 times as intense as rest 
C) Exertion that is 3.0-5.9 times as intense as rest 
D) Exertion that raises your heart rate to the point of breathlessness

Question 19

Ramón consumed 2700 kcalories yesterday. What was his thermic effect of food (TEF) estimated to be?

Accepted Answer

A) 135-270 kcalories 
B) 170-350 kcalories 
C) 215-405 kcalories 
D) 260-475 kcalories 
A) 135-270 kcalories 
B) 170-350 kcalories 
C) 215-405 kcalories 
D) 260-475 kcalories

Question 20

Compare and contrasnervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an irrational f

Which groups are most likely to experience eating disorders?

Assessing your client’s BMI (69 inches, 175 pounds), you find that she is:

How does the number of adipocytes in a person’s body impact on his/her ability to avoid obesity? How can a person minimize the number of adipocytes he or she has?

What changes in supermarket choices and the food-away-from-home industry might have a positive impact on the nutrition and health of U.S. residents?

A rise in what in the blood following a meal seems to stimulate satiety?

How is energy intake regulated?

What are the characteristics of central adiposity?

Which body composition assessment method is considered the “gold standard”?

Hydrostatic weighing uses a sealed chamber to measure air displacement.

Maria has lost 30 pounds. How many fewer kcalories does she now need every day just to maintain her new, lower body weight?

Central adiposity is characterized by an apple shape.

In order to estimate energy requirements (EER) for adults, which of the following information will you need?

What are some of the serious health and social consequences of eating disorders?

AN may be classified as the _, characterized by food restriction as well as bingeing and/or purging, or the _, characterized by food restriction only.

Which of the following recommendations is not included in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

What does the set point theory suggest with regard to the body’s regulation of weight?

Typically, what is the ingredient that replaces the fat in low-fat snack products?

What is the definition of moderate-intensity physical activity?

Ramón consumed 2700 kcalories yesterday. What was his thermic effect of food (TEF) estimated to be?

Compare and contrasnervosa and bulimia nervosa.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

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Exam 8: Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Which groups are most likely to experience eating disorders?

Assessing your client’s BMI (69 inches, 175 pounds), you find that she is:

How does the number of adipocytes in a person’s body impact on his/her ability to avoid obesity? How can a person minimize the number of adipocytes he or she has?

What changes in supermarket choices and the food-away-from-home industry might have a positive impact on the nutrition and health of U.S. residents?

A rise in what in the blood following a meal seems to stimulate satiety?

How is energy intake regulated?

What are the characteristics of central adiposity?

Which body composition assessment method is considered the “gold standard”?

Hydrostatic weighing uses a sealed chamber to measure air displacement.

Maria has lost 30 pounds. How many fewer kcalories does she now need every day just to maintain her new, lower body weight?

Central adiposity is characterized by an apple shape.

In order to estimate energy requirements (EER) for adults, which of the following information will you need?

What are some of the serious health and social consequences of eating disorders?

AN may be classified as the _______________, characterized by food restriction as well as bingeing and/or purging, or the _______________, characterized by food restriction only.

Which of the following recommendations is not included in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

What does the set point theory suggest with regard to the body’s regulation of weight?

Typically, what is the ingredient that replaces the fat in low-fat snack products?

What is the definition of moderate-intensity physical activity?

Ramón consumed 2700 kcalories yesterday. What was his thermic effect of food (TEF) estimated to be?

Compare and contrasnervosa and bulimia nervosa.

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition

Filters

AN may be classified as the _, characterized by food restriction as well as bingeing and/or purging, or the _, characterized by food restriction only.