Question 1

Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet 
A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet A

Question 2

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is the relationship between physical activity and weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity must result in weight loss to be beneficial. 
B)  Physical activity must be of long duration and high intensity to be beneficial. 
C)  Physical activity must be coupled with dietary restriction to be beneficial. 
D)  Physical activity is beneficial even if it does not result in weight loss. 
A)  Physical activity must result in weight loss to be beneficial. 
B)  Physical activity must be of long duration and high intensity to be beneficial. 
C)  Physical activity must be coupled with dietary restriction to be beneficial. 
D)  Physical activity is beneficial even if it does not result in weight loss. D

Question 4

Most people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis should not be physically active because activity would increase the risk for fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is a strong inverse relationship between level of physical activity/fitness and development of obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low BMI 
B)  Healthy range 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Obesity 
A)  Low BMI 
B)  Healthy range 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Obesity

Question 8

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once.
a.Atkins diet
b.Zone diet
c.Ornish diet
d.Weight Watchers
-Emphasizes monounsaturated fats because of their influence on the production of eicosanoids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the weight-loss plan...

Question 10

Upper body obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Those with osteoporosis have a greater risk for spine, hip, and wrist fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Type 2 diabetes 
C)  Upper respiratory tract infection 
D)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Type 2 diabetes 
C)  Upper respiratory tract infection 
D)  Osteoporosis

Question 14

The primary characteristic of type 2 diabetes is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of insulin production 
B)  insulin resistance 
C)  overproduction of glucagon 
D)  hypoglycemia 
A)  lack of insulin production 
B)  insulin resistance 
C)  overproduction of glucagon 
D)  hypoglycemia

Question 15

What is "creeping obesity"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A slow gain of body fat as adults age 
B)  The process of muscle turning to fat 
C)  Change in body fat distribution after menopause 
D)  A genetic predisposition to gain weight 
A)  A slow gain of body fat as adults age 
B)  The process of muscle turning to fat 
C)  Change in body fat distribution after menopause 
D)  A genetic predisposition to gain weight

Question 16

Explain to a group of 16-year-olds the specific Physical Activity Guidelines recommended for their age group by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Do the same for a group of 40-year-olds and a group of 70-year-olds.

Accepted Answer

For 16-year-olds, the U.S. Department of

Question 17

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once.
a.Atkins diet
b.Zone diet
c.Ornish diet
d.Weight Watchers
-Appetite suppression due to ketosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the weight-loss plan...

Question 18

According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven to be most effective for short-term (one year) weight loss in obese people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Atkins, Ornish, and Weight Watchers diets are equally effective. 
A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Atkins, Ornish, and Weight Watchers diets are equally effective.

Question 19

The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing of the arteries, typically begins in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood and adolescence 
B)  early adulthood (20s and 30s) 
C)  middle adulthood (40s and 50s) 
D)  older adulthood (60s and beyond) 
A)  childhood and adolescence 
B)  early adulthood (20s and 30s) 
C)  middle adulthood (40s and 50s) 
D)  older adulthood (60s and beyond)

Question 20

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  DASH helps to treat high blood pressure but does not help to prevent it. 
B)  DASH helps to prevent high blood pressure but does not help to treat it. 
C)  DASH helps to prevent and treat high blood pressure. 
D)  DASH has no effect on either treatment or prevention of high blood pressure. 
A)  DASH helps to treat high blood pressure but does not help to prevent it. 
B)  DASH helps to prevent high blood pressure but does not help to treat it. 
C)  DASH helps to prevent and treat high blood pressure. 
D)  DASH has no effect on either treatment or prevention of high blood pressure.

Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary carbohydrate?

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

What is the relationship between physical activity and weight loss?

Most people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis should not be physically active because activity would increase the risk for fracture.

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

There is a strong inverse relationship between level of physical activity/fitness and development of obesity.

A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him in?

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Emphasizes monounsaturated fats because of their influence on the production of eicosanoids.

Upper body obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome.

Those with osteoporosis have a greater risk for spine, hip, and wrist fractures.

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

The primary characteristic of type 2 diabetes is ____.

What is "creeping obesity"?

Explain to a group of 16-year-olds the specific Physical Activity Guidelines recommended for their age group by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Do the same for a group of 40-year-olds and a group of 70-year-olds.

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Appetite suppression due to ketosis.

According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven to be most effective for short-term (one year) weight loss in obese people?

The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing of the arteries, typically begins in ____.

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 13: Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary carbohydrate?

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

What is the relationship between physical activity and weight loss?

Most people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis should not be physically active because activity would increase the risk for fracture.

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

There is a strong inverse relationship between level of physical activity/fitness and development of obesity.

A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him in?

One of every three adults in the United States is hypertensive.

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Emphasizes monounsaturated fats because of their influence on the production of eicosanoids.

Upper body obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome.

Those with osteoporosis have a greater risk for spine, hip, and wrist fractures.

Consistently climbing a few flights of stairs instead of riding an elevator will have little to no impact on long-term weight management.

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

The primary characteristic of type 2 diabetes is ____.

What is "creeping obesity"?

Explain to a group of 16-year-olds the specific Physical Activity Guidelines recommended for their age group by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Do the same for a group of 40-year-olds and a group of 70-year-olds.

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Appetite suppression due to ketosis.

According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven to be most effective for short-term (one year) weight loss in obese people?

The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing of the arteries, typically begins in ____.

According to scientific research, what effect does the DASH diet have on prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Filters