Question 1

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of:

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI 25-30. 
B)  uncontrolled diabetes. 
C)  clinically severe obesity. 
D)  peptic ulcer disease. 
E)  uncontrolled hypertension. 
A)  BMI 25-30. 
B)  uncontrolled diabetes. 
C)  clinically severe obesity. 
D)  peptic ulcer disease. 
E)  uncontrolled hypertension.

Question 2

A modest, sustained weight loss (3-5 percent of body weight) can have which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  i mproved levels of low-density and high-density lipoproteins 
B)  i ncreased risk of diabetes 
C)  i mproved control of diabetes 
D)  discontinuation of all diabetic and cardiovascular medication 
E)  fat cell loss 
A)  i mproved levels of low-density and high-density lipoproteins 
B)  i ncreased risk of diabetes 
C)  i mproved control of diabetes 
D)  discontinuation of all diabetic and cardiovascular medication 
E)  fat cell loss

Question 3

The 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. 
E)  they often suggest kcalorie intakes that are unsustainably low. 
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. 
E)  they often suggest kcalorie intakes that are unsustainably low.

Question 4

Your client has struggled with obesity for many years. She gets tested for leptin levels and it is discovered that she has a genetic condition called leptin deficiency. What is likely to happen when she begins daily leptin injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will lose weight. 
B)  She will gain weight. 
C)  Her weight will not change. 
D)  Her ghrelin levels will increase. 
E)  She will develop type II diabetes. 
A)  She will lose weight. 
B)  She will gain weight. 
C)  Her weight will not change. 
D)  Her ghrelin levels will increase. 
E)  She will develop type II diabetes.

Question 5

On a sensible weight-control program, meals and snacks should include whole-grain foods and fiber-rich vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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)  Some weight-loss products can be dangerous. 
E)  Wraps performed by a professional will reduce body fat. 
A)  Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B)  Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C)  Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D)  Some weight-loss products can be dangerous. 
E)  Wraps performed by a professional will reduce body fat.

Question 7

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Basal metabolism remains elevated for how long after intense and prolonged activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  2-3 days 
C)  several hours 
D)  only a few minutes 
E)  indefinitely 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  2-3 days 
C)  several hours 
D)  only a few minutes 
E)  indefinitely

Question 9

What are some identifying characteristics of fad diets and weight-loss scams?

Accepted Answer

It sounds too good to be true, the diet

Question 10

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. 
E)  sign up for a marathon. 
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. 
E)  sign up for a marathon.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental stimuli. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  learned behavior. 
D)  obesogenic theory. 
E)  set-point theory. 
A)  environmental stimuli. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  learned behavior. 
D)  obesogenic theory. 
E)  set-point theory.

Question 12

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." 
E)  increased appetite. 
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." 
E)  increased appetite.

Question 13

Which of the following is a component of the national goals to combat obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce funding for bike and walking paths. 
B)  Advertise healthy lifestyle choices. 
C)  Increase funding for obesity research. 
D)  Increase the number of food deserts. 
E)  Encourage physical activity for children only. 
A)  Reduce funding for bike and walking paths. 
B)  Advertise healthy lifestyle choices. 
C)  Increase funding for obesity research. 
D)  Increase the number of food deserts. 
E)  Encourage physical activity for children only.

Question 14

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following 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 16

You are helping your client develop a healthy eating plan to lose weight. Which of the following would you be least likely to tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include physical activity in your plan. 
B)  Choose fiber-rich vegetables over higher fat meats and cheeses. 
C)  Drink plenty of water. 
D)  Drink plenty of kcalorie-rich fluids- juice, chocolate milk. 
E)  Plan snacks appropriately. 
A)  Include physical activity in your plan. 
B)  Choose fiber-rich vegetables over higher fat meats and cheeses. 
C)  Drink plenty of water. 
D)  Drink plenty of kcalorie-rich fluids- juice, chocolate milk. 
E)  Plan snacks appropriately.

Question 17

Which of the following would be least likely to be considered when deciding whether a person should lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent of overweight 
B)  age 
C)  health 
D)  basal metabolic rate 
E)  genetics 
A)  the extent of overweight 
B)  age 
C)  health 
D)  basal metabolic rate 
E)  genetics

Question 18

Describe some strategies for successful weight gain.

Accepted Answer

Use resistance training to build muscle

Question 19

When trying to loss weight a person needs to limit their intake of :

Accepted Answer

A)  protein, fat, carbohydrates 
B)  added sugars, alcohol and solid fats 
C)  amino acids, glucose and glycerol 
D)  carbohydrates, glycerol and solid fats 
E)  alcohol, fats and protein 
A)  protein, fat, carbohydrates 
B)  added sugars, alcohol and solid fats 
C)  amino acids, glucose and glycerol 
D)  carbohydrates, glycerol and solid fats 
E)  alcohol, fats and protein

Question 20

Intestinal bacteria that can influence energy balance are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  obesogenic. 
B)  obligate aerobes. 
C)  gastrointestinal viruses. 
D)  microbiota. 
E)  lipoprotein activators. 
A)  obesogenic. 
B)  obligate aerobes. 
C)  gastrointestinal viruses. 
D)  microbiota. 
E)  lipoprotein activators.

Exam 7: Weight Management

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of:

A modest, sustained weight loss (3-5 percent of body weight) can have which of the following effects?

The major drawback of most fad diets is:

Your client has struggled with obesity for many years. She gets tested for leptin levels and it is discovered that she has a genetic condition called leptin deficiency. What is likely to happen when she begins daily leptin injections?

On a sensible weight-control program, meals and snacks should include whole-grain foods and fiber-rich vegetables.

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

Basal metabolism remains elevated for how long after intense and prolonged activity?

What are some identifying characteristics of fad diets and weight-loss scams?

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

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

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

Which of the following is a component of the national goals to combat obesity?

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.

Which of the following is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage?

You are helping your client develop a healthy eating plan to lose weight. Which of the following would you be least likely to tell her?

Which of the following would be least likely to be considered when deciding whether a person should lose weight?

Describe some strategies for successful weight gain.

When trying to loss weight a person needs to limit their intake of :

Intestinal bacteria that can influence energy balance are known as:

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