Question 1

Any food can make you fat, even broccoli, if you eat enough of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
Todd is trying to evaluate his new weight-loss program. Which of the following would indicate that the diet plan offered by the program is healthful and beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  The weight-loss program insists on specific food combinations that should or should not be eaten at the same time. 
B)  The weight-loss program promises a weight loss of about 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per week. 
C)  The weight-loss program has rigid menus. 
D)  The weight-loss program sells products that burn fat to be taken along with the foods. 
E)  The weight-loss program eliminates one group of foods from a person's eating pattern. 
A)  The weight-loss program insists on specific food combinations that should or should not be eaten at the same time. 
B)  The weight-loss program promises a weight loss of about 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per week. 
C)  The weight-loss program has rigid menus. 
D)  The weight-loss program sells products that burn fat to be taken along with the foods. 
E)  The weight-loss program eliminates one group of foods from a person's eating pattern.

Question 3

Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
What mistake did Todd make when eating the cheeseburgers and shake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing negative emotions to reduce self-control 
B)  Wanting to improve appearance to get love and affection 
C)  Not exercising to compensate for the extra calories 
D)  Focusing on hunger when making food choices 
E)  Using appearance as a measure of self-worth 
A)  Allowing negative emotions to reduce self-control 
B)  Wanting to improve appearance to get love and affection 
C)  Not exercising to compensate for the extra calories 
D)  Focusing on hunger when making food choices 
E)  Using appearance as a measure of self-worth

Question 4

When protein is stored in the form of fat, it can be converted back into protein later through a process known as protein synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Inactivity is a major contributor to obesity in America in both adults and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Underweight is traditionally defined as weight ____ percent or more below the appropriate weight for height.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  18.5 
D)  21 
E)  23 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  18.5 
D)  21 
E)  23

Question 7

One pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500 
B)  2,000 
C)  2,500 
D)  3,500 
E)  5,500 
A)  1,500 
B)  2,000 
C)  2,500 
D)  3,500 
E)  5,500

Question 8

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains just enough carbohydrates to avoid ketosis. 
B)  It requires a certain amount of stress management techniques. 
C)  It is only used as a transition to regular meals. 
D)  It requires medical supervision. 
E)  It is typically low in fiber and high in saturated fat. 
A)  It contains just enough carbohydrates to avoid ketosis. 
B)  It requires a certain amount of stress management techniques. 
C)  It is only used as a transition to regular meals. 
D)  It requires medical supervision. 
E)  It is typically low in fiber and high in saturated fat.

Question 9

Mimi, who weighs 180 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  2000; 1700 
B)  1800; 1700 
C)  1800; 1900 
D)  1600; 1800 
E)  1200; 1000 
A)  2000; 1700 
B)  1800; 1700 
C)  1800; 1900 
D)  1600; 1800 
E)  1200; 1000

Question 10

What is a characteristic of the Atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is low in saturated fat. 
B)  It is high in fiber. 
C)  It is a high-carbohydrate diet. 
D)  It restricts cheese and high-fat meats. 
E)  It encourages high protein intakes. 
A)  It is low in saturated fat. 
B)  It is high in fiber. 
C)  It is a high-carbohydrate diet. 
D)  It restricts cheese and high-fat meats. 
E)  It encourages high protein intakes.

Question 11

Mice with a defective form of the ob gene tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be at their normal weight 
B)  be underweight 
C)  be overweight 
D)  drink more water than normal 
E)  have low ghrelin levels 
A)  be at their normal weight 
B)  be underweight 
C)  be overweight 
D)  drink more water than normal 
E)  have low ghrelin levels

Question 12

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What theory claims that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  set-point theory 
B)  external cue theory 
C)  internal cue theory 
D)  fat cell theory 
E)  evolutionary preset theory 
A)  set-point theory 
B)  external cue theory 
C)  internal cue theory 
D)  fat cell theory 
E)  evolutionary preset theory

Question 14

What is the physiological need to eat?

Accepted Answer

A)  satiety 
B)  appetite 
C)  hunger 
D)  obesity 
E)  starvation 
A)  satiety 
B)  appetite 
C)  hunger 
D)  obesity 
E)  starvation

Question 15

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let's see how much they have learned by answering these questions.
How can a health professional usually distinguish between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person needs to lose weight initially with anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  They are not easily distinguishable. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa leads to an emaciated look, while bulimics may be at their desirable weight. 
D)  The bulimic usually has low self-esteem while the anorexic does not. 
E)  Most anorexics are men and most bulimics are women. 
A)  The person needs to lose weight initially with anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  They are not easily distinguishable. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa leads to an emaciated look, while bulimics may be at their desirable weight. 
D)  The bulimic usually has low self-esteem while the anorexic does not. 
E)  Most anorexics are men and most bulimics are women.

Question 16

The energy needed to digest, absorb, and process food is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  change in energy stores 
B)  t hermic effect of food 
C)  b asal metabolism 
D)  rate of energy output 
E)  total energy composition 
A)  change in energy stores 
B)  t hermic effect of food 
C)  b asal metabolism 
D)  rate of energy output 
E)  total energy composition

Question 17

It is pizza night at the Murphy home and everyone has an opinion about what they should get as a topping on the pizza. Which choice would best support the Murphys in their goal of maintaining healthy weights?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peppers and pepperoni 
B)  Sausage and garlic 
C)  Extra cheese and sliced tomatoes 
D)  Mushrooms and onions 
E)  Pepperoni and Italian sausage 
A)  Peppers and pepperoni 
B)  Sausage and garlic 
C)  Extra cheese and sliced tomatoes 
D)  Mushrooms and onions 
E)  Pepperoni and Italian sausage

Question 18

Excess weight around the abdomen suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The condition in which someone binges on all types of foods and then purges by vomiting is called anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a prolonged diet or starvation, ____ helps keep the body from consuming its vital tissues for energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolism 
B)  ketosis 
C)  carbohydrate loading 
D)  glycogenation 
E)  glycolysis 
A)  metabolism 
B)  ketosis 
C)  carbohydrate loading 
D)  glycogenation 
E)  glycolysis

Any food can make you fat, even broccoli, if you eat enough of it.

When protein is stored in the form of fat, it can be converted back into protein later through a process known as protein synthesis.

Inactivity is a major contributor to obesity in America in both adults and children.

Underweight is traditionally defined as weight ____ percent or more below the appropriate weight for height.

One pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

Mimi, who weighs 180 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for calories a day to begin with, and switch to calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

What is a characteristic of the Atkins diet?

Mice with a defective form of the ob gene tend to ____.

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

What theory claims that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls?

What is the physiological need to eat?

The energy needed to digest, absorb, and process food is known as the ____.

It is pizza night at the Murphy home and everyone has an opinion about what they should get as a topping on the pizza. Which choice would best support the Murphys in their goal of maintaining healthy weights?

Excess weight around the abdomen suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

The condition in which someone binges on all types of foods and then purges by vomiting is called anorexia nervosa.

In a prolonged diet or starvation, ____ helps keep the body from consuming its vital tissues for energy.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 10: Weight Management

Any food can make you fat, even broccoli, if you eat enough of it.

When protein is stored in the form of fat, it can be converted back into protein later through a process known as protein synthesis.

Inactivity is a major contributor to obesity in America in both adults and children.

Underweight is traditionally defined as weight ____ percent or more below the appropriate weight for height.

One pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

Mimi, who weighs 180 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for ____ calories a day to begin with, and switch to ____ calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.

What is a characteristic of the Atkins diet?

Mice with a defective form of the ob gene tend to ____.

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

What theory claims that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls?

What is the physiological need to eat?

The energy needed to digest, absorb, and process food is known as the ____.

It is pizza night at the Murphy home and everyone has an opinion about what they should get as a topping on the pizza. Which choice would best support the Murphys in their goal of maintaining healthy weights?

Excess weight around the abdomen suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

The condition in which someone binges on all types of foods and then purges by vomiting is called anorexia nervosa.

In a prolonged diet or starvation, ____ helps keep the body from consuming its vital tissues for energy.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

Mimi, who weighs 180 pounds, is trying to figure out a reasonable daily calorie level that will help her lose weight. You suggest she apply the "10-calorie rule," which would mean she should aim for calories a day to begin with, and switch to calories a day after she loses 10 pounds.