Question 1

Zachary is trying to gain weight.He complains that he has a hard time eating a lot of food at one meal.You advise him to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals. 
B) eat more slowly. 
C) drink less water. 
D) eat a salad before his meal. 
A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals. 
B) eat more slowly. 
C) drink less water. 
D) eat a salad before his meal.

Question 2

Compared to refined foods, high-fiber, unprocessed, or lightly processed foods aid in weight loss because they provide:

Accepted Answer

A) less absorption, resulting in fewer kcalories. 
B) a faster transit time through the intestinal tract. 
C) the same number of kcalories in a larger amount of food. 
D) bulk and satiety for fewer kcalories. 
A) less absorption, resulting in fewer kcalories. 
B) a faster transit time through the intestinal tract. 
C) the same number of kcalories in a larger amount of food. 
D) bulk and satiety for fewer kcalories.

Question 3

In lean people adipose tissue tends to secrete higher amounts of adiponectin than it does in obese people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ is a prescription drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

someone who is trying to gain weight, an easy way to add kcalories is to:

Accepted Answer

A) drink a lot of water. 
B) increase consumption of caloric beverages. 
C) use fat-free salad dressings freely. 
D) add more salt to food. 
A) drink a lot of water. 
B) increase consumption of caloric beverages. 
C) use fat-free salad dressings freely. 
D) add more salt to food.

Question 6

minimum number of kcalories provided by a weight-loss diet should be:

Accepted Answer

A) 800. 
B) 1200. 
C) 1400. 
D) 1600. 
A) 800. 
B) 1200. 
C) 1400. 
D) 1600.

Question 7

The development of excess fat cells is most likely to occur:

Accepted Answer

A) when you eat a large breakfast. 
B) during late childhood and early puberty. 
C) if you are inactive. 
D) around the age of 40. 
A) when you eat a large breakfast. 
B) during late childhood and early puberty. 
C) if you are inactive. 
D) around the age of 40.

Question 8

Susie has been overweight for many years.She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed.Which of the following theories could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

Accepted Answer

A) lipoprotein lipase 
B) set-point theory 
C) learned behavior 
D) genetics 
A) lipoprotein lipase 
B) set-point theory 
C) learned behavior 
D) genetics

Question 9

Some research indicates that obese people have much more lipoprotein lipase activity in their fat cells than lean people do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:

Accepted Answer

A) a cup of cream of chicken soup. 
B) an unbuttered roll. 
C) a cup of vegetable soup. 
D) a breadstick dipped in olive oil. 
A) a cup of cream of chicken soup. 
B) an unbuttered roll. 
C) a cup of vegetable soup. 
D) a breadstick dipped in olive oil.

Question 11

_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Leptin 
C) Ghrelin 
D) Yohimbe 
A) Insulin 
B) Leptin 
C) Ghrelin 
D) Yohimbe

Question 12

American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 90 
C) 120 
D) 150 
A) 60 
B) 90 
C) 120 
D) 150

Question 13

Donna currently weighs 160 pounds.How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight while also meeting her nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 1200 
B) 1600 
C) 1800 
D) 2000 
A) 1200 
B) 1600 
C) 1800 
D) 2000

Question 14

Health-promoting built environments may result in a healthier and leaner population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds.Which of the following would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 100-200 kcalories a day and engage in 15 minutes of exercise per day. 
B) Ask your physician for a prescription for orlistat. 
C) Replace two meals a day with a bowl of cereal. 
D) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 300-500 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week. 
A) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 100-200 kcalories a day and engage in 15 minutes of exercise per day. 
B) Ask your physician for a prescription for orlistat. 
C) Replace two meals a day with a bowl of cereal. 
D) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 300-500 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week.

Question 16

Benefits of physical activity in a weight-control program include:

Accepted Answer

A) it helps a person to not think about food. 
B) it decreases energy expenditure. 
C) it speeds up basal metabolism. 
D) it helps one "spot reduce." 
A) it helps a person to not think about food. 
B) it decreases energy expenditure. 
C) it speeds up basal metabolism. 
D) it helps one "spot reduce."

Question 17

James is trying to gain weight.Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose milkshakes instead of milk. 
B) Drink black coffee. 
C) Skip beverages. 
D) Skip dessert. 
A) Choose milkshakes instead of milk. 
B) Drink black coffee. 
C) Skip beverages. 
D) Skip dessert.

Question 18

currently weighs 180 pounds and has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet to allow her to lose two pounds a week.You tell Jill that she must cut _____ kcalories/day in order to achieve this goal.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 1000 
D) 1200 
A) 500 
B) 700 
C) 1000 
D) 1200

Question 19

key to preventing weight regain is to:

Accepted Answer

A) only check weight once a month. 
B) avoid thinking thoughts that promote self-efficacy. 
C) view weight maintenance as a lifestyle, not a goal. 
D) skip breakfast every day. 
A) only check weight once a month. 
B) avoid thinking thoughts that promote self-efficacy. 
C) view weight maintenance as a lifestyle, not a goal. 
D) skip breakfast every day.

Question 20

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to:

Accepted Answer

A) keep a food and activity diary. 
B) reduce energy intake to 800 kcalories per day. 
C) start on a Monday. 
D) recognize that the feelings of starvation are inevitable. 
A) keep a food and activity diary. 
B) reduce energy intake to 800 kcalories per day. 
C) start on a Monday. 
D) recognize that the feelings of starvation are inevitable.

Exam 7: Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

Zachary is trying to gain weight.He complains that he has a hard time eating a lot of food at one meal.You advise him to:

Compared to refined foods, high-fiber, unprocessed, or lightly processed foods aid in weight loss because they provide:

In lean people adipose tissue tends to secrete higher amounts of adiponectin than it does in obese people.

_____ is a prescription drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat.

someone who is trying to gain weight, an easy way to add kcalories is to:

minimum number of kcalories provided by a weight-loss diet should be:

The development of excess fat cells is most likely to occur:

Susie has been overweight for many years.She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed.Which of the following theories could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

Some research indicates that obese people have much more lipoprotein lipase activity in their fat cells than lean people do.

appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:

_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention.

Donna currently weighs 160 pounds.How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight while also meeting her nutritional needs?

Health-promoting built environments may result in a healthier and leaner population.

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds.Which of the following would you suggest?

Benefits of physical activity in a weight-control program include:

James is trying to gain weight.Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

currently weighs 180 pounds and has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet to allow her to lose two pounds a week.You tell Jill that she must cut _____ kcalories/day in order to achieve this goal.

key to preventing weight regain is to:

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to:

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