Question 1

If a father is obese, what is the estimated chance of his child becoming obese?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 30% 
D) 40% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 30% 
D) 40%

Question 2

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss, are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Accepted Answer

Some weight-loss diets claim that certai

Question 3

Which of the following best describes energy-dense foods?

Accepted Answer

A) foods high in water and fibre 
B) foods high in fat or low in water 
C) foods low in fibre and sodium 
D) foods low protein or high in fibre 
A) foods high in water and fibre 
B) foods high in fat or low in water 
C) foods low in fibre and sodium 
D) foods low protein or high in fibre

Question 4

Which symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) amenorrhea 
C) distorted body image 
D) fear of gaining weight 
A) weight loss 
B) amenorrhea 
C) distorted body image 
D) fear of gaining weight

Question 5

What causes the 0.5-1.0-kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

Accepted Answer

A) loss of fat 
B) loss of protein 
C) loss of carbohydrate 
D) loss of water 
A) loss of fat 
B) loss of protein 
C) loss of carbohydrate 
D) loss of water

Question 6

Describe the appropriate treatment for someone with anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Treatment of anorexia nervosa requires a

Question 7

Mary used to have a waist circumference of 75 centimetres, but her waist circumference is now 97 centimetres. Based on this information, which of the following conclusions would you come to?

Accepted Answer

A) She has a large amount of subcutaneous fat. 
B) She is at an increased risk for wasting diseases. 
C) She is likely to be very active. 
D) She develops fat centrally. 
A) She has a large amount of subcutaneous fat. 
B) She is at an increased risk for wasting diseases. 
C) She is likely to be very active. 
D) She develops fat centrally.

Question 8

According to a recent study, a healthy body weight was associated with intake from low-fat sources of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) magnesium 
A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrate 
D) magnesium

Question 9

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Accepted Answer

A) after urinating 
B) before going to bed 
C) before eating breakfast 
D) after exercising 
A) after urinating 
B) before going to bed 
C) before eating breakfast 
D) after exercising

Question 10

Define ketone bodies and describe what happens when the body goes into ketosis.

Accepted Answer

Ketone bodies are acidic compounds deriv

Question 11

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 12

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness, and above a certain girth, disease risks rise even when body mass index (BMI) values are normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent among which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A) adolescent boys 
B) young women 
C) adult men 
D) elderly women 
A) adolescent boys 
B) young women 
C) adult men 
D) elderly women

Question 14

Half a kilogram (1 pound) of body fat is equal to how many Calories?

Accepted Answer

A) 2,500 Calories 
B) 3,000 Calories 
C) 3,500 Calories 
D) 4,000 Calories 
A) 2,500 Calories 
B) 3,000 Calories 
C) 3,500 Calories 
D) 4,000 Calories

Question 15

Which eating disorder has been reported to most readily respond to treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) pica 
B) bulimia 
C) anorexia 
D) binge eating disorder 
A) pica 
B) bulimia 
C) anorexia 
D) binge eating disorder

Question 16

What is a reasonable initial goal that should be considered when embarking upon successful weight loss and maintenance for an individual?

Accepted Answer

A) preventing further weight gain 
B) keeping track of fat intake 
C) selecting energy-dense food choices 
D) establishing a weight-loss goal of 2.27 kg a week 
A) preventing further weight gain 
B) keeping track of fat intake 
C) selecting energy-dense food choices 
D) establishing a weight-loss goal of 2.27 kg a week

Question 17

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Accepted Answer

The role of genetics in obesity is demon

Question 18

Which medication category is used by bulimics to induce vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A) anticoagulants 
B) diuretics 
C) emetics 
D) cathartics 
A) anticoagulants 
B) diuretics 
C) emetics 
D) cathartics

Question 19

Describe four measures for estimating body fatness.

Accepted Answer

Fatfold test-A measurement of the thickn

Question 20

Which process allows a healthy person, starting with average body fat, to live totally deprived of food for as long as six to eight weeks?

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) acidosis 
C) thermogenesis 
D) ketosis 
A) metabolism 
B) acidosis 
C) thermogenesis 
D) ketosis

If a father is obese, what is the estimated chance of his child becoming obese?

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss, are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Which of the following best describes energy-dense foods?

Which symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

What causes the 0.5-1.0-kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

Describe the appropriate treatment for someone with anorexia nervosa.

Mary used to have a waist circumference of 75 centimetres, but her waist circumference is now 97 centimetres. Based on this information, which of the following conclusions would you come to?

According to a recent study, a healthy body weight was associated with intake from low-fat sources of which nutrient?

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Define ketone bodies and describe what happens when the body goes into ketosis.

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness, and above a certain girth, disease risks rise even when body mass index (BMI) values are normal.

Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent among which of the following groups?

Half a kilogram (1 pound) of body fat is equal to how many Calories?

Which eating disorder has been reported to most readily respond to treatment?

What is a reasonable initial goal that should be considered when embarking upon successful weight loss and maintenance for an individual?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Which medication category is used by bulimics to induce vomiting?

Describe four measures for estimating body fatness.

Which process allows a healthy person, starting with average body fat, to live totally deprived of food for as long as six to eight weeks?

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If a father is obese, what is the estimated chance of his child becoming obese?

Explain how weight-loss diets claiming that eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and thus promote weight loss, are misleading. How could someone more effectively work to change his or her BMR?

Which of the following best describes energy-dense foods?

Which symptom is key for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

What causes the 0.5-1.0-kilogram weight loss associated with herbal laxatives containing senna, aloe, rhubarb root, and castor oil?

Describe the appropriate treatment for someone with anorexia nervosa.

Mary used to have a waist circumference of 75 centimetres, but her waist circumference is now 97 centimetres. Based on this information, which of the following conclusions would you come to?

According to a recent study, a healthy body weight was associated with intake from low-fat sources of which nutrient?

During any given day, when do people generally weigh the least?

Define ketone bodies and describe what happens when the body goes into ketosis.

On average, in a woman of normal weight, fat makes up at least what percentage of her total body weight?

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness, and above a certain girth, disease risks rise even when body mass index (BMI) values are normal.

Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent among which of the following groups?

Half a kilogram (1 pound) of body fat is equal to how many Calories?

Which eating disorder has been reported to most readily respond to treatment?

What is a reasonable initial goal that should be considered when embarking upon successful weight loss and maintenance for an individual?

What role does genetics play in the prevalence of obesity?

Which medication category is used by bulimics to induce vomiting?

Describe four measures for estimating body fatness.

Which process allows a healthy person, starting with average body fat, to live totally deprived of food for as long as six to eight weeks?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters