Question 1

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity increases en

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance with dietary instructions. 
B)  avoidance of all fats. 
C)  the patient's age. 
D)  regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. 
E)  gastrointestinal hormone levels. 
A)  compliance with dietary instructions. 
B)  avoidance of all fats. 
C)  the patient's age. 
D)  regular monitoring of blood glucose levels. 
E)  gastrointestinal hormone levels.

Question 3

A person trying to gain weight should:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid any form of exercise. 
B)  eat energy-dense foods. 
C)  eat faster. 
D)  consume fewer beverages. 
E)  eat small portions. 
A)  avoid any form of exercise. 
B)  eat energy-dense foods. 
C)  eat faster. 
D)  consume fewer beverages. 
E)  eat small portions.

Question 4

Weight-loss surgeries:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

Women following a weight-loss diet many 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. 
E)  vitamin B12 and/or zinc. 
A)  amino acids and/or essential fatty acids. 
B)  iron and/or calcium. 
C)  sodium and/or potassium. 
D)  vitamin C and/or calcium. 
E)  vitamin B12 and/or zinc.

Question 7

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  1300 
B)  1200 
C)  1500 
D)  1700 
E)  2000 
A)  1300 
B)  1200 
C)  1500 
D)  1700 
E)  2000

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." 
E)  "Drink only water and avoid snacks." 
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." 
E)  "Drink only water and avoid snacks."

Question 9

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity and a healthy low-kcalorie diet. 
B)  hormones and diet pills. 
C)  a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with regular exercise. 
D)  herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet. 
E)  a low-carbohydrate diet and weekly fat-melting body wraps. 
A)  physical activity and a healthy low-kcalorie diet. 
B)  hormones and diet pills. 
C)  a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with regular exercise. 
D)  herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet. 
E)  a low-carbohydrate diet and weekly fat-melting body wraps.

Question 10

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 500-750 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week. 
E)  Cut carbohydrates completely from your diet and apply fat-burning cream to your skin daily. 
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 500-750 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week. 
E)  Cut carbohydrates completely from your diet and apply fat-burning cream to your skin daily.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The benefits of regular physical activity in weight loss include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  appetite control 
B)  a long-term decrease in basal metabolism 
C)  increase in stress 
D)  loss of lean body mass 
E)  increased risk of stroke 
A)  appetite control 
B)  a long-term decrease in basal metabolism 
C)  increase in stress 
D)  loss of lean body mass 
E)  increased risk of stroke

Question 14

Weight-loss advice applies equally to all overweight people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orlistat 
B)  Phendimetrazine 
C)  Belviq 
D)  Qsymia 
E)  Gastric bypass 
A)  Orlistat 
B)  Phendimetrazine 
C)  Belviq 
D)  Qsymia 
E)  Gastric bypass

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

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

A person trying to gain weight should:

Weight-loss surgeries:

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

Women following a weight-loss diet many need supplements of:

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?

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

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:

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

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:

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 could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

The benefits of regular physical activity in weight loss include which of the following?

Weight-loss advice applies equally to all overweight people.

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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Exam 7: Weight Management

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

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

A person trying to gain weight should:

Weight-loss surgeries:

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

Women following a weight-loss diet many need supplements of:

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?

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

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:

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

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:

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 could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

The benefits of regular physical activity in weight loss include which of the following?

Weight-loss advice applies equally to all overweight people.

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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