Question 1

Which recommendation is an example of a national strategy to prevent obesity? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​L imit television time to less than 20 hours per week. 
B) ​E ncourage media messages that promote physically active lifestyles. 
C) ​S upport a diet that encourages high energy-density foods with low nutrient-density foods. 
D) ​P romote energy expenditure of at least 3000 kcalories per week to prevent weight gain. 
A) ​L imit television time to less than 20 hours per week. 
B) ​E ncourage media messages that promote physically active lifestyles. 
C) ​S upport a diet that encourages high energy-density foods with low nutrient-density foods. 
D) ​P romote energy expenditure of at least 3000 kcalories per week to prevent weight gain. B

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: percentage of nonprescription weight-loss product users in the United States who are at a normal weight

Accepted Answer

The Answer of o rlistat and s et point and is...

Question 3

What is a feature of gastric surgery for the treatment of clinically severe obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight regain almost never occurs. 
B) Surgery is always an irreversible medical procedure. 
C) Gastric surgery  is less effective than traditional liposuction. 
D) Gastric surgery diminishes the amount of food that can be eaten without GI distress. 
A) Weight regain almost never occurs. 
B) Surgery is always an irreversible medical procedure. 
C) Gastric surgery  is less effective than traditional liposuction. 
D) Gastric surgery diminishes the amount of food that can be eaten without GI distress. D

Question 4

A popular eating plan that promises quick weight loss is known as a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) fad diet 
B) discretionary diet 
C) spot reduction program 
D) aggressive bariatric program 
A) fad diet 
B) discretionary diet 
C) spot reduction program 
D) aggressive bariatric program

Question 5

An estimated ____ percent of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years are either overweight or obese. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​12 
B) ​32 
C) ​40 
D) ​48 
A) ​12 
B) ​32 
C) ​40 
D) ​48

Question 6

One difference between a person with anorexia nervosa and other underweight people is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​p eople with anorexia may weigh less than 70 pounds at times 
B) a norexia causes malnutrition 
C) ​s tarvation is intentional with anorexia 
D) t hose with anorexia strive to control their weight 
A) ​p eople with anorexia may weigh less than 70 pounds at times 
B) a norexia causes malnutrition 
C) ​s tarvation is intentional with anorexia 
D) t hose with anorexia strive to control their weight

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: a term that describes environmental influences that promote weight gain

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  g hrelin and 40 and b is...

Question 8

Which activity would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program? ​

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing portion sizes 
B) selecting fewer energy-dense foods 
C) restricting fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention 
D) consuming a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite 
A) decreasing portion sizes 
B) selecting fewer energy-dense foods 
C) restricting fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention 
D) consuming a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite

Question 9

An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) feel guilty after overeating 
B) keep a record of eating habits 
C) always clean your plate 
D) have someone watch you to prevent overeating 
A) feel guilty after overeating 
B) keep a record of eating habits 
C) always clean your plate 
D) have someone watch you to prevent overeating

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: type of adipose that primarily stores fat

Accepted Answer

The Answer of o rlistat and c ognitive restructuring and is...

Question 11

The concept of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)is best described as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) minimum weight of a person required to balance energy input with output 
B) rate at which a person is so inactive that they still have energy surplus 
C) point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D) energy expended in spontaneous everyday activities 
A) minimum weight of a person required to balance energy input with output 
B) rate at which a person is so inactive that they still have energy surplus 
C) point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D) energy expended in spontaneous everyday activities

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: inhibitor of pancreatic lipase

Accepted Answer

The Answer of s et point and  e phedrine is...

Question 13

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. What should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Xenical 
B) Alli 
C) Belviq 
D) Qsymia 
A) Xenical 
B) Alli 
C) Belviq 
D) Qsymia

Question 14

The FDA has identified more than ____ products within herbal products and dietary supplements that contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that can have serious consequences. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​15 
B) ​40 
C) ​75 
D) ​150 
A) ​15 
B) ​40 
C) ​75 
D) ​150

Question 15

What is the relationship between smoking and weight maintenance? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Smokers on average weigh about 5 pounds more than nonsmokers. 
B) Smoking a cigarette increases the appetite for energy-dense foods. 
C) People who give up smoking gain an average of 10 pounds in the first year. 
D) Psychotherapy is effective at reducing either smoking or body weight but not both. 
A) Smokers on average weigh about 5 pounds more than nonsmokers. 
B) Smoking a cigarette increases the appetite for energy-dense foods. 
C) People who give up smoking gain an average of 10 pounds in the first year. 
D) Psychotherapy is effective at reducing either smoking or body weight but not both.

Question 16

Kirima is a Native Eskimo who lives in one of the coldest regions in the world. What type of adipose tissue is most effective at helping her to maintain warm body temperatures during the coldest parts of the year? ​

Accepted Answer

A) black 
B) white 
C) brown 
D) yellow 
A) black 
B) white 
C) brown 
D) yellow

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: a high-protein, low-kcalorie diet that promotes permanent weight loss

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  b rown fat and  l is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises:  substance in some herbs that may cause heart attacks and seizures

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Dukan and  l eptin and  is...

Question 19

What describes a relationship between leptin and energy balance? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Fat cell sensitivity to leptin is higher in obese people. 
B) A deficiency of leptin is characteristic of all obese people. 
C) Blood levels of leptin usually correlate directly with body fat. 
D) Major functions of leptin include an increase in hunger and a decrease in metabolic rate. 
A) Fat cell sensitivity to leptin is higher in obese people. 
B) A deficiency of leptin is characteristic of all obese people. 
C) Blood levels of leptin usually correlate directly with body fat. 
D) Major functions of leptin include an increase in hunger and a decrease in metabolic rate.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: a theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 69 and s et point and 40 is...

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

Which recommendation is an example of a national strategy to prevent obesity? ​

What is a feature of gastric surgery for the treatment of clinically severe obesity?

A popular eating plan that promises quick weight loss is known as a(n)____. ​

An estimated ____ percent of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years are either overweight or obese. ​

One difference between a person with anorexia nervosa and other underweight people is that ____.

Which activity would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program? ​

An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to ____. ​

The concept of nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)is best described as the ____.

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. What should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair? ​

The FDA has identified more than ____ products within herbal products and dietary supplements that contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that can have serious consequences. ​

What is the relationship between smoking and weight maintenance? ​

Kirima is a Native Eskimo who lives in one of the coldest regions in the world. What type of adipose tissue is most effective at helping her to maintain warm body temperatures during the coldest parts of the year? ​

What describes a relationship between leptin and energy balance? ​

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

Filters

Which recommendation is an example of a national strategy to prevent obesity?

A popular eating plan that promises quick weight loss is known as a(n)____.

An estimated ____ percent of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years are either overweight or obese.

Which activity would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to ____.

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. What should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair?

The FDA has identified more than ____ products within herbal products and dietary supplements that contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that can have serious consequences.

What is the relationship between smoking and weight maintenance?

Kirima is a Native Eskimo who lives in one of the coldest regions in the world. What type of adipose tissue is most effective at helping her to maintain warm body temperatures during the coldest parts of the year?

What describes a relationship between leptin and energy balance?