Exam 13: Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Studies show that the most important characteristic of any weight-loss diet for obese, sedentary individuals is the restriction of energy intake, not the carbohydrate, protein, or fat distribution of the diet.

One of the more important regulatory signals in long-term energy balance and weight maintenance is ________, a hormone produced by fat cells.

In the United States, ________ of all adults are overweight or obese. (Please supply a fraction for your answer.)

Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____.

The Health at Every Size movement would least likely support the use of ____.

Which weight-loss plan is known for its support system?

Fatty acids stored in subcutaneous fat are more easily mobilized than fatty acids stored in visceral fat.

Peptide YY (PYY) is secreted by the intestines and causes a decreased drive to eat.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasizes changing one's lifestyle, including a total diet that is energy balanced and ________.

The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:

Low bone mineral density with structural deterioration is known as ____.

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 -Low fiber intake.

The period of time associated with the most rapid loss of bone mass is ____.

Nutrition guidelines and recommendations concerning fat intake are standardized across organizations.

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 the glycemic effect of carbohydrates.

Which activity is most likely to result in appropriate weight loss?

Of the chronic diseases listed, when an individual's BMI increases it has the greatest impact on risk for ____.

The main purpose of the homeostatic mechanism that regulates energy intake and expenditure in the body is to ____.

Of the following, the most critical intervention because of its strong and independent effect on metabolic syndrome is the ____.

Specific Activity Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services state that adults (ages 18-64) should ____.