Question 1

What lifestyle, socio-cultural, and genetic factors influence food preferences, dietary practices, and whether or not someone becomes obese?

Accepted Answer

The obesity epidemic in the U.S.is multi

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors are bulimics likely to use to compensate for their excess intake of calories from bingeing?

Accepted Answer

A) Crying 
B) Lashing out at others 
C) Withdrawing from all social contact 
D) Exercising 
A) Crying 
B) Lashing out at others 
C) Withdrawing from all social contact 
D) Exercising

Question 3

What family situations seem to put people at risk for developing eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Families that are overly involved with e

Question 4

The energy expended for resting metabolism over a 24-hour period is termed _______________

Accepted Answer

resting en

Question 5

What are the pros and cons of resorting to surgical procedures to promote weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Pros: Improved quality of life both phys

Question 6

An individual is satiated when he or she has satisfied his/her hunger

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What happens when a person loses body fat?

Accepted Answer

A) The triglycerides in adipocytes are replaced with water. 
B) The number of adipocytes decreases. 
C) The number of adipocytes increases. 
D) Adipocytes shrink in size. 
A) The triglycerides in adipocytes are replaced with water. 
B) The number of adipocytes decreases. 
C) The number of adipocytes increases. 
D) Adipocytes shrink in size.

Question 8

What have researchers learned about the causes of obesity from studying identical twins separated at birth?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetics contributes 60% risk, lifestyle contributes 40% risk 
B) Genetics contributes 50% risk, lifestyle contributes 50% risk 
C) Genetics contributes 40% risk, lifestyle contributes 60% risk 
D) Genetics contributes 30% risk, lifestyle contributes 70% risk 
A) Genetics contributes 60% risk, lifestyle contributes 40% risk 
B) Genetics contributes 50% risk, lifestyle contributes 50% risk 
C) Genetics contributes 40% risk, lifestyle contributes 60% risk 
D) Genetics contributes 30% risk, lifestyle contributes 70% risk

Question 9

The majority of TEE is accounted for by:

Accepted Answer

A) thermic effect of food. 
B) physical activity. 
C) basal metabolism. 
D) adaptive thermogenesis. 
E) nonexercise activity thermogenesis. 
A) thermic effect of food. 
B) physical activity. 
C) basal metabolism. 
D) adaptive thermogenesis. 
E) nonexercise activity thermogenesis.

Question 10

If Sal added an extra mile of walking to his routine every day for one month, how much weight could he expect to lose by making only this change?

Accepted Answer

A) One pound 
B) Two pounds 
C) Three pounds 
D) Five pounds 
A) One pound 
B) Two pounds 
C) Three pounds 
D) Five pounds

Question 11

What recently discovered hormone appears to increase food intake by signaling the release of anabolic neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A) Ghrelin 
B) Melatonin 
C) Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D) Oxytocin 
A) Ghrelin 
B) Melatonin 
C) Adrenocorticotropic hormone 
D) Oxytocin

Question 12

What is the approximate BMI for a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 kg/m2 
B) 27 kg/m2 
C) 29 kg/m2 
D) 31 kg/m2 
A) 25 kg/m2 
B) 27 kg/m2 
C) 29 kg/m2 
D) 31 kg/m2

Question 13

Even though they are the same age and have the same height and weight, Matt has more lean mass than Rob Which of the following is true in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Rob has a higher basal metabolic rate than Matt. 
B) Rob has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Matt. 
C) Matt has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Rob. 
D) Matt has a higher basal metabolic rate than Rob. 
A) Rob has a higher basal metabolic rate than Matt. 
B) Rob has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Matt. 
C) Matt has a higher estimated resting energy expenditure than Rob. 
D) Matt has a higher basal metabolic rate than Rob.

Question 14

Expansion of the stomach signals satiety to the brain

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What lifestyle, socio-cultural, and genetic factors influence food preferences, dietary practices, and whether or not someone becomes obese?

Which of the following behaviors are bulimics likely to use to compensate for their excess intake of calories from bingeing?

What family situations seem to put people at risk for developing eating disorders?

The energy expended for resting metabolism over a 24-hour period is termed _______________

What are the pros and cons of resorting to surgical procedures to promote weight loss?

An individual is satiated when he or she has satisfied his/her hunger

What happens when a person loses body fat?

What have researchers learned about the causes of obesity from studying identical twins separated at birth?

The majority of TEE is accounted for by:

If Sal added an extra mile of walking to his routine every day for one month, how much weight could he expect to lose by making only this change?

What recently discovered hormone appears to increase food intake by signaling the release of anabolic neurotransmitters?

What is the approximate BMI for a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall?

Even though they are the same age and have the same height and weight, Matt has more lean mass than Rob Which of the following is true in this case?

Expansion of the stomach signals satiety to the brain

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Exam 8: Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

What lifestyle, socio-cultural, and genetic factors influence food preferences, dietary practices, and whether or not someone becomes obese?

Which of the following behaviors are bulimics likely to use to compensate for their excess intake of calories from bingeing?

What family situations seem to put people at risk for developing eating disorders?

The energy expended for resting metabolism over a 24-hour period is termed _______________

What are the pros and cons of resorting to surgical procedures to promote weight loss?

An individual is satiated when he or she has satisfied his/her hunger

What happens when a person loses body fat?

What have researchers learned about the causes of obesity from studying identical twins separated at birth?

The majority of TEE is accounted for by:

If Sal added an extra mile of walking to his routine every day for one month, how much weight could he expect to lose by making only this change?

What recently discovered hormone appears to increase food intake by signaling the release of anabolic neurotransmitters?

What is the approximate BMI for a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 5 feet 11 inches tall?

Even though they are the same age and have the same height and weight, Matt has more lean mass than Rob Which of the following is true in this case?

Expansion of the stomach signals satiety to the brain

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment and Dietary 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