Question 1

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  altered receptor activity for ghrelin 
B)  a genetic disorder resulting in obesity 
C)  fat accumulation in the liver of leptin-resistant patients 
D)  a failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake 
E)  a genetic disorder characterized by loss of appetite 
A)  altered receptor activity for ghrelin 
B)  a genetic disorder resulting in obesity 
C)  fat accumulation in the liver of leptin-resistant patients 
D)  a failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake 
E)  a genetic disorder characterized by loss of appetite

Question 2

How do leptin and ghrelin work to control food intake? What role does leptin play in genetic causes of obesity?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have identified an obesity g

Question 3

To maintain weight loss, one should aim to lose 5 to 10% of initial body weight in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 weeks 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year 
A)  6 weeks 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year

Question 4

A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5 
B)  20 
C)  22.5 
D)  25 
E)  30 
A)  18.5 
B)  20 
C)  22.5 
D)  25 
E)  30

Question 5

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up. 
B)  I want to be at my healthiest weight by my next doctor's appointment. 
C)  I will eat only healthy foods. 
D)  I will eat a healthy breakfast and run 3 miles every day. 
E)  I will start running 2 miles every morning and then run a marathon next month. 
A)  I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up. 
B)  I want to be at my healthiest weight by my next doctor's appointment. 
C)  I will eat only healthy foods. 
D)  I will eat a healthy breakfast and run 3 miles every day. 
E)  I will start running 2 miles every morning and then run a marathon next month.

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat energy-dense foods 
B)  drink energy-dense beverages 
C)  eat a large number of meals all day 
D)  engage in regular physical exercise 
E)  consume extra snacks. 
A)  eat energy-dense foods 
B)  drink energy-dense beverages 
C)  eat a large number of meals all day 
D)  engage in regular physical exercise 
E)  consume extra snacks.

Question 7

Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss, at least for a short time?

Accepted Answer

A)  They suggest the correct amount macronutrients needed in the diet. 
B)  They prevent rapid rises and falls in blood glucose level. 
C)  They do not require kcalorie counting, so compliance is better. 
D)  They limit energy intake to about 1200 kcal/day. 
E)  They are enthusiastically followed by those trying to lose some weight. 
A)  They suggest the correct amount macronutrients needed in the diet. 
B)  They prevent rapid rises and falls in blood glucose level. 
C)  They do not require kcalorie counting, so compliance is better. 
D)  They limit energy intake to about 1200 kcal/day. 
E)  They are enthusiastically followed by those trying to lose some weight.

Question 8

Describe three bariatric surgical procedures, including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

Accepted Answer

In gastric bypass, the surgeon construct

Question 9

Improvements in physical capabilities and quality of life begin with a ________ weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  25% 
E)  30% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  25% 
E)  30%

Question 10

Savoring each bite also activates?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasure centers of the brain 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  white adipose tissue 
D)  brown adipose tissue 
E)  Prader-Willi syndrome 
A)  pleasure centers of the brain 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  white adipose tissue 
D)  brown adipose tissue 
E)  Prader-Willi syndrome

Question 11

Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration. 
B)  Physical activity increases the energy required to meet nutrient needs. 
C)  Physical activity cannot reduce abdominal fat without weight loss. 
D)  Being active increases hunger. 
E)  Physical activity does not affect metabolism. 
A)  The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration. 
B)  Physical activity increases the energy required to meet nutrient needs. 
C)  Physical activity cannot reduce abdominal fat without weight loss. 
D)  Being active increases hunger. 
E)  Physical activity does not affect metabolism.

Question 12

Of the following, which would be considered a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating only cold, green foods for one month 
B)  joining WW (formerly, Weight Watchers) and a gym 
C)  eating mostly a plant-rich diet 
D)  adding time and new activities to a current workout plan 
E)  limiting sweets to once per month 
A)  eating only cold, green foods for one month 
B)  joining WW (formerly, Weight Watchers) and a gym 
C)  eating mostly a plant-rich diet 
D)  adding time and new activities to a current workout plan 
E)  limiting sweets to once per month

Question 13

All the genetic information of a population at a given time is called a "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the genetic information of a population...

Question 14

About how many U.S. adults are underweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  .2% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
E)  15% 
A)  .2% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
E)  15%

Question 15

________ is a technique that uses a tube to empty the contents of the stomach after every meal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a technique that uses a...

Question 16

When people give up cigarettes, they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  25 
E)  30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  25 
E)  30

Question 17

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 
B)  5000 
C)  7500 
D)  10,000 
E)  15,000 
A)  2,500 
B)  5000 
C)  7500 
D)  10,000 
E)  15,000

Question 18

For overweight adults, a reasonable weight loss is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ½ pound per day 
B)  ½ to 2 pounds per week 
C)  ½ to 2 pounds per month 
D)  1 pound per day 
E)  10% of body weight per month 
A)  ½ pound per day 
B)  ½ to 2 pounds per week 
C)  ½ to 2 pounds per month 
D)  1 pound per day 
E)  10% of body weight per month

Question 19

Why is appetite suppressed after intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirst overpowers the desire for food and water is satiating. 
B)  The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin. 
C)  Glucose and fatty acids are abundant in the blood. 
D)  Exercise causes smell and taste to be suppressed for at least an hour. 
E)  Leptin secretion increases during workouts. 
A)  Thirst overpowers the desire for food and water is satiating. 
B)  The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin. 
C)  Glucose and fatty acids are abundant in the blood. 
D)  Exercise causes smell and taste to be suppressed for at least an hour. 
E)  Leptin secretion increases during workouts.

Question 20

The postexercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
E)  25%

Exam 9: Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

How do leptin and ghrelin work to control food intake? What role does leptin play in genetic causes of obesity?

To maintain weight loss, one should aim to lose 5 to 10% of initial body weight in ________.

A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Which of the following would NOT be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss, at least for a short time?

Describe three bariatric surgical procedures, including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

Improvements in physical capabilities and quality of life begin with a ________ weight loss.

Savoring each bite also activates?

Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

Of the following, which would be considered a fad diet?

All the genetic information of a population at a given time is called a "________."

About how many U.S. adults are underweight?

________ is a technique that uses a tube to empty the contents of the stomach after every meal.

When people give up cigarettes, they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

For overweight adults, a reasonable weight loss is ________.

Why is appetite suppressed after intense exercise?

The postexercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum of ________.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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