Exam 8: Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Which of the following recommendations is not included in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

People with NES typically consume what percentage of their daily kcalorie intake after dinner?

What is the prevalence of NES in adults?

_______________ is an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of gaining weight or becoming obese

By approximately how many kcalories has the daily energy intake of American adults increased over the last 40 years?

What role does physical activity have in maintaining fitness and a healthy body weight?

Where do bulimics typically fall with regard to their acceptable weight range?

How is energy intake regulated?

Shane's _______________ includes all energy his body expends to sustain metabolic activities related to his basic vital body functions such as respiration, muscle tone, and nerve function

What is most likely to be lacking in low-carbohydrate diets?

What term is used to describe families that have no clear boundaries and that discourage independence and individualism?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by repeated cycles of bingeing and purging

In addition to low self-esteem, obsessive tendencies, and anxiety, which of the following personality traits make some people more prone than others to eating disorders?

What is the term for a pathological preoccupation with increasing muscularity?

What effect does hyperthyroidism have on basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Is a low-carbohydrate diet safe and effective for losing weight?

Typically, what do people with anorexia nervosa do in addition to limiting the quantity of food they eat?

Use the following case study to answer questions These questions require comprehension of various sections of the chapter to answer, but are placed together here to keep them together with the case study.Specifically, questions 95-97 test on "How are body weight and body composition assessed?"; 98-100 on "What determines energy expenditure?"; and 101-104 on "Does macronutrient distribution matter?" Case Study: Jim, a 21-year-old, medium-frame 6'2" senior weighing in at 205 lbs is a very active varsity wrestler majoring in psychology.He is participating in a "Hydration Study" that includes the collection of the following data: body composition analysis utilizing the Bod Pod, food/beverage intake via dietary assessment questionnaire, urine sample, and analysis of saliva.The following data have been provided to assist in answering the questions. Bod Pod Results: 59% body water 86.7% lean mass 13.3% fat mass Reference Values for Bod Pod: Risky (high body fat) = men: >30%; women: >40% Excess fat = men: 21%-30%; women: 31%-40% Moderately lean = men: 13%-20%; women: 23%-30% Lean = men: 9%-12%; women: 19%-22% Ultra lean = men: 5%-8%; women: 15%-18% Risky (low body fat) = men: <5%; women: <15% 24-Hour Recall: 3540 kcalories 177 grams protein 118 grams fat Males: EER = 662 - [9.53 x Age (y)] + PA x [(15.91 x weight in kg) + (539.6 x height in m)] PA Values: Sedentary = 1.0, Low Active = 1.11, Active = 1.25, Very Active = 1.48 -How many kcalories would Jim require to meet his estimated energy requirements (EER)?

Why does most people's weight remain stable over time?

Why do some people eat primarily in response to hunger while others eat in response to appetite and/or cravings? How likely is each group to eat nutrient-dense foods?