Question 1

Weight-loss surgeries:

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the capacity of the stomach. 
B) are dangerous and should be avoided. 
C) have no complications. 
D) worsen existing health conditions associated with obesity. 
A) reduce the capacity of the stomach. 
B) are dangerous and should be avoided. 
C) have no complications. 
D) worsen existing health conditions associated with obesity. A

Question 2

Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 1 hour 
C) several hours 
D) 72 hours 
A) 30 minutes 
B) 1 hour 
C) several hours 
D) 72 hours C

Question 3

_____ is an amphetamine-like substance once available over the counter for weight loss that was banned by the FDA due to many ill effects reported by consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) Ephedrine 
B) Pyruvate 
C) Chitosan 
D) Yohimbe 
A) Ephedrine 
B) Pyruvate 
C) Chitosan 
D) Yohimbe A

Question 4

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive loss of lean tissue. 
B) a lower basal metabolism. 
C) rapid regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of fat tissue. 
A) excessive loss of lean tissue. 
B) a lower basal metabolism. 
C) rapid regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of fat tissue.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B) Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C) Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D) Unwise weight-loss techniques can be dangerous. 
A) Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B) Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C) Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D) Unwise weight-loss techniques can be dangerous.

Question 6

the fat diets compared in the textbook, which one comes closest to meeting dietary standards for health?

Accepted Answer

A) Ornish Diet 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Sonoma Diet 
D) Cheater's Diet 
A) Ornish Diet 
B) Atkins Diet 
C) Sonoma Diet 
D) Cheater's Diet

Question 7

best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:

Accepted Answer

A) running 5 miles at least 3 times a week. 
B) walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. 
C) a daily workout at the gym. 
D) something he or she enjoys and will do regularly. 
A) running 5 miles at least 3 times a week. 
B) walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. 
C) a daily workout at the gym. 
D) something he or she enjoys and will do regularly.

Question 8

David has a difficult time gaining weight.Your recommendations to him include:

Accepted Answer

A) "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." 
B) "Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C) "Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D) "Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training." 
A) "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." 
B) "Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C) "Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D) "Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training."

Question 9

_____ is a prescription drug that works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) Orlistat 
B) Sibutramine 
C) Olestra 
D) Xenical 
A) Orlistat 
B) Sibutramine 
C) Olestra 
D) Xenical

Question 10

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

Accepted Answer

A) "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday...no wonder I'm fat." 
B) "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago...my fitness level is improving." 
C) "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." 
D) "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette." 
A) "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday...no wonder I'm fat." 
B) "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago...my fitness level is improving." 
C) "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." 
D) "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette."

Question 11

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery depend largely on:

Accepted Answer

A) compliance with dietary instructions. 
B) avoidance of all fats. 
C) following recommended food combining patterns. 
D) regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. 
A) compliance with dietary instructions. 
B) avoidance of all fats. 
C) following recommended food combining patterns. 
D) regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

Accepted Answer

A) They are based on credible scientific research. 
B) The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe. 
C) They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible. 
D) Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss. 
A) They are based on credible scientific research. 
B) The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe. 
C) They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible. 
D) Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss.

Question 14

a sensible weight-loss plan, the nutrient from which most kcalories should be consumed is:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) protein. 
D) vitamins. 
A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) protein. 
D) vitamins.

Question 15

major drawback of most fad diets is:

Accepted Answer

A) They promote false information about weight loss. 
B) They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. 
C) They create false hopes among those who try them. 
D) They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements. 
A) They promote false information about weight loss. 
B) They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. 
C) They create false hopes among those who try them. 
D) They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements.

Question 16

Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight loss, most fad diets

Accepted Answer

A) cut kcalories. 
B) eliminate animal foods. 
C) encourage skipping meals. 
D) are individualized. 
A) cut kcalories. 
B) eliminate animal foods. 
C) encourage skipping meals. 
D) are individualized.

Question 17

Most obese people have leptin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There is no such thing as cellulite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) environmental stimuli 
B) genetics 
C) learned behavior 
D) set-point 
A) environmental stimuli 
B) genetics 
C) learned behavior 
D) set-point

Question 20

Women following a weight-loss diet may need supplements of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids and/or essential fatty acids 
B) iron and/or calcium 
C) sodium and/or potassium 
D) vitamin C and/or calcium 
A) amino acids and/or essential fatty acids 
B) iron and/or calcium 
C) sodium and/or potassium 
D) vitamin C and/or calcium

Exam 7: Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

Weight-loss surgeries:

Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.

_____ is an amphetamine-like substance once available over the counter for weight loss that was banned by the FDA due to many ill effects reported by consumers.

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in all of the following except:

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

the fat diets compared in the textbook, which one comes closest to meeting dietary standards for health?

best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:

David has a difficult time gaining weight.Your recommendations to him include:

_____ is a prescription drug that works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery depend largely on:

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

a sensible weight-loss plan, the nutrient from which most kcalories should be consumed is:

major drawback of most fad diets is:

Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight loss, most fad diets

Most obese people have leptin deficiency.

There is no such thing as cellulite.

theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

Women following a weight-loss diet may need supplements of _____.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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