Question 1

Matching​
-​subcutaneous fat

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 2

People who are thin and unhealthy _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​tend to have reduced bone mineral density 
B) tend to frequently participate in high-intensity physical activity 
C) tend to have enhanced concentration 
D) often live longer 
E) ​often restrict calories 
A) ​tend to have reduced bone mineral density 
B) tend to frequently participate in high-intensity physical activity 
C) tend to have enhanced concentration 
D) often live longer 
E) ​often restrict calories

Question 3

Matching​
-​metabolism

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 4

Harold is a college sophomore who is trying to get in shape for spring break.He would like to lose the body weight he has gained during his freshman and sophomore years.In high school,he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals,but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work,hanging out with friends playing poker,and eating lots of take-out food,snacking on pizza,and drinking soda.Harold,who is 5' 10",has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 182 pounds.
Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help.During Harold's consultation,the personal trainer calculates his BMI,determines his ideal body weight,and measures his body fat content using skinfold calipers.The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat.The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist,and his waist circumference is a little over 40".
-Using the Hamwi method,what is Harold's ideal weight?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​125 pounds 
B) 138 pounds 
C) 145 pounds 
D) 166 pounds 
E) ​174 pounds 
A) ​125 pounds 
B) 138 pounds 
C) 145 pounds 
D) 166 pounds 
E) ​174 pounds

Question 5

Obesity may be related to environmental factors.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Women need at least _____% body fat for survival.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10 
D) 10 to 12 
E) ​12 to 15 
A) ​3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10 
D) 10 to 12 
E) ​12 to 15

Question 7

Adults following calorie-restricted diets _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​are at increased risk of stroke 
B) are at risk of iron deficiency 
C) tend to have high triglyceride levels 
D) tend to have heart disease 
E) ​tend to have chronic inflammation 
A) ​are at increased risk of stroke 
B) are at risk of iron deficiency 
C) tend to have high triglyceride levels 
D) tend to have heart disease 
E) ​tend to have chronic inflammation

Question 8

Matching​
-fatty liver disease

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 9

The link between weight status very early in life and adult obesity appears to be weak or nonexistent.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Magnetic resonance imaging is highly accurate but an expensive method for assessing fat mass.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the multiple factors that may cause obesity.​

Accepted Answer

● An individual's genetic traits.Obesity

Question 12

Fatty liver disease is associated primarily with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​high triglyceride levels 
B) hypertension 
C) low levels of HDL cholesterol 
D) underweight 
E) ​excess alcohol consumption 
A) ​high triglyceride levels 
B) hypertension 
C) low levels of HDL cholesterol 
D) underweight 
E) ​excess alcohol consumption

Question 13

Matching​
-​type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 14

Death rates are highest among adults who are underweight.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nearly 80% of children who are obese between the ages of _____ and have at least one obese parent have been found to be obese as adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​2 and 3 
B) 3 and 5 
C) 5 and 8 
D) 8 and 10 
E) ​10 and 14 
A) ​2 and 3 
B) 3 and 5 
C) 5 and 8 
D) 8 and 10 
E) ​10 and 14

Question 16

Chronic inflammation is a metabolic condition that _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​is caused by genetic traits 
B) is initiated by subcutaneous fat 
C) promotes the development of hardening of the arteries 
D) promotes the development of low blood pressure 
E) ​is caused by physical activity 
A) ​is caused by genetic traits 
B) is initiated by subcutaneous fat 
C) promotes the development of hardening of the arteries 
D) promotes the development of low blood pressure 
E) ​is caused by physical activity

Question 17

Estimate a healthy weight for a man who is 6 feet tall using the Hamwi method.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​164 pounds 
B) 178 pounds 
C) 185 pounds 
D) 192 pounds 
E) ​200 pounds 
A) ​164 pounds 
B) 178 pounds 
C) 185 pounds 
D) 192 pounds 
E) ​200 pounds

Question 18

Standards used to assess weight status in children and adolescents employ _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​BMI percentile ranges 
B) height percentile ranges 
C) waist circumference measurements 
D) skinfold thickness measurements 
E) ​the Hamwi method 
A) ​BMI percentile ranges 
B) height percentile ranges 
C) waist circumference measurements 
D) skinfold thickness measurements 
E) ​the Hamwi method

Question 19

Harold is a college sophomore who is trying to get in shape for spring break.He would like to lose the body weight he has gained during his freshman and sophomore years.In high school,he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals,but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work,hanging out with friends playing poker,and eating lots of take-out food,snacking on pizza,and drinking soda.Harold,who is 5' 10",has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 182 pounds.
Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help.During Harold's consultation,the personal trainer calculates his BMI,determines his ideal body weight,and measures his body fat content using skinfold calipers.The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat.The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist,and his waist circumference is a little over 40".
-What is Harold's BMI?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​22.50 kg/m2 
B) 26.11 kg/m2 
C) 30.88 kg/m2 
D) 32.49 kg/m2 
E) ​33.75 kg/m2 
A) ​22.50 kg/m2 
B) 26.11 kg/m2 
C) 30.88 kg/m2 
D) 32.49 kg/m2 
E) ​33.75 kg/m2

Question 20

Research has found that obesity is associated with a lack of willpower.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Matching​ -​subcutaneous fat

People who are thin and unhealthy _____.​

Matching​ -​metabolism

Obesity may be related to environmental factors.​

Women need at least _____% body fat for survival.​

Adults following calorie-restricted diets _____.​

Matching​ -fatty liver disease

The link between weight status very early in life and adult obesity appears to be weak or nonexistent.​

Magnetic resonance imaging is highly accurate but an expensive method for assessing fat mass.​

Discuss the multiple factors that may cause obesity.​

Fatty liver disease is associated primarily with _____.​

Matching​ -​type 2 diabetes

Death rates are highest among adults who are underweight.​

Nearly 80% of children who are obese between the ages of _____ and have at least one obese parent have been found to be obese as adults.​

Chronic inflammation is a metabolic condition that _____.​

Estimate a healthy weight for a man who is 6 feet tall using the Hamwi method.​

Standards used to assess weight status in children and adolescents employ _____.​

Research has found that obesity is associated with a lack of willpower.​

Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms

The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

Filters

Matching -subcutaneous fat

People who are thin and unhealthy _____.

Matching -metabolism

Obesity may be related to environmental factors.

Women need at least _____% body fat for survival.

Adults following calorie-restricted diets _____.

Matching -fatty liver disease

The link between weight status very early in life and adult obesity appears to be weak or nonexistent.

Magnetic resonance imaging is highly accurate but an expensive method for assessing fat mass.

Discuss the multiple factors that may cause obesity.

Fatty liver disease is associated primarily with _____.

Matching -type 2 diabetes

Death rates are highest among adults who are underweight.

Nearly 80% of children who are obese between the ages of _____ and have at least one obese parent have been found to be obese as adults.

Chronic inflammation is a metabolic condition that _____.

Estimate a healthy weight for a man who is 6 feet tall using the Hamwi method.

Standards used to assess weight status in children and adolescents employ _____.

Research has found that obesity is associated with a lack of willpower.