Question 1

Briefly describe the change in trends of obesity in the United States within the last four decades.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of overweight and obesity

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: a diet that promotes coastal California-style foods in controlled portions

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 60 and o rlistat and  w is...

Question 3

To help maximize the long-term success of a person's weight-loss program, which personal attitudes should be encouraged in the individual? ​

Accepted Answer

A) strongly believing that weight can be lost 
B) viewing the body realistically as being fat rather than thin 
C) refraining from expressing overconfidence in the ability to lose weight 
D) accepting that little or no exercise is a part of the lifestyle of most overweight people 
A) strongly believing that weight can be lost 
B) viewing the body realistically as being fat rather than thin 
C) refraining from expressing overconfidence in the ability to lose weight 
D) accepting that little or no exercise is a part of the lifestyle of most overweight people

Question 4

Explain the association between ghrelin secretion and sleep.

Accepted Answer

Some research indicates that ghrelin pro

Question 5

The prescription drug phentermine acts by regulating the utilization of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) blood insulin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) hormone-sensitive lipase 
D) adipocyte lipoprotein lipase 
A) blood insulin 
B) norepinephrine 
C) hormone-sensitive lipase 
D) adipocyte lipoprotein lipase

Question 6

Human adults have little brown fat, which is stored primarily around which area of the body? ​

Accepted Answer

A) the lower back 
B) the neck and clavicle 
C) the hips and thighs 
D) the abdomen 
A) the lower back 
B) the neck and clavicle 
C) the hips and thighs 
D) the abdomen

Question 7

Women often have a more difficult time losing fat in general, and from the hips and thighs in particular. What best describes this rationale? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Women have increased amounts of ghrelin in their bodies. 
B) A woman's liver produces greater amounts of glycogen than a man's liver. 
C) When women lose weight, their fat cells do not shrink in size. 
D) The release of lower body fat is less active in women. 
A) Women have increased amounts of ghrelin in their bodies. 
B) A woman's liver produces greater amounts of glycogen than a man's liver. 
C) When women lose weight, their fat cells do not shrink in size. 
D) The release of lower body fat is less active in women.

Question 8

Explain what is meant by "spot reducing" and discuss its effectiveness in altering body fat content.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, muscles do not "own" the

Question 9

Why are fad diets so popular?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps the greatest appeal of fad diets

Question 10

Explain the role of behavior modification strategies in weight reduction programs.

Accepted Answer

Behavior modification strategies focus o

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: recommended minimum number of minutes per day of moderately intense physical activity to prevent weight gain

Accepted Answer

The Answer of s et point and 60 and Dukan is...

Question 12

Tom was overweight when he was 13. During puberty, he continued to gain weight steadily until the age of 23, when he decided to lose weight. Tom successfully lost 50 pounds. What most likely happened to Tom's fat cells? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They shrank in size but did not decrease in number. 
B) They melted away when he burned all the excess fat. 
C) They decreased in number but did not decrease in size. 
D) They changed very little since fat cells shrink only with a weight loss greater than 100 pounds. 
A) They shrank in size but did not decrease in number. 
B) They melted away when he burned all the excess fat. 
C) They decreased in number but did not decrease in size. 
D) They changed very little since fat cells shrink only with a weight loss greater than 100 pounds.

Question 13

Fat cells increase in number the most during which time period?

Accepted Answer

A) infancy 
B) childhood and adolescence 
C) young adulthood 
D) middle adulthood 
A) infancy 
B) childhood and adolescence 
C) young adulthood 
D) middle adulthood

Question 14

What best describes the results of an increase in LPL activity? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Fat storage becomes more efficient. 
B) The cells are less likely to obtain energy from glucose. 
C) The liver increases production of triglycerides. 
D) The rate of weight loss is increased. 
A) Fat storage becomes more efficient. 
B) The cells are less likely to obtain energy from glucose. 
C) The liver increases production of triglycerides. 
D) The rate of weight loss is increased.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: an enzyme that promotes fat storage

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 1 and Dukan and  l eptin is...

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes fat deposits

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 60 and  l iposuction and 2 is...

Question 17

Describe psychological problems encountered by obese people in their attempts to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Psychologically, obese people may suffer

Question 18

What occurs as fat cells accumulate triglycerides? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The fat cells decrease in number. 
B) Energy expenditure exceeds energy intake. 
C) The fat cells expand in size. 
D) ​L ipoprotein lipase is released. 
A) The fat cells decrease in number. 
B) Energy expenditure exceeds energy intake. 
C) The fat cells expand in size. 
D) ​L ipoprotein lipase is released.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10 percent weight loss for at least one year? ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​5 
B) ​17 
C) ​50 
D) ​85 
A) ​5 
B) ​17 
C) ​50 
D) ​85

Question 20

What statement accurately describes weight-loss remedies? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Dietary supplements are not necessarily tested for safety or effectiveness. 
B) Body wraps and creams that have FDA approval are helpful for weight-reduction regimes. 
C) Sauna baths may reach temperatures high enough to melt visceral but not subcutaneous fat stores. 
D) Hot baths raise the metabolic rate by 5-10% for 1-2 hours and may serve as part of a general weight-loss program. 
A) Dietary supplements are not necessarily tested for safety or effectiveness. 
B) Body wraps and creams that have FDA approval are helpful for weight-reduction regimes. 
C) Sauna baths may reach temperatures high enough to melt visceral but not subcutaneous fat stores. 
D) Hot baths raise the metabolic rate by 5-10% for 1-2 hours and may serve as part of a general weight-loss program.

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

Briefly describe the change in trends of obesity in the United States within the last four decades.

To help maximize the long-term success of a person's weight-loss program, which personal attitudes should be encouraged in the individual? ​

Explain the association between ghrelin secretion and sleep.

The prescription drug phentermine acts by regulating the utilization of ____.

Human adults have little brown fat, which is stored primarily around which area of the body? ​

Women often have a more difficult time losing fat in general, and from the hips and thighs in particular. What best describes this rationale? ​

Explain what is meant by "spot reducing" and discuss its effectiveness in altering body fat content.

Why are fad diets so popular?

Explain the role of behavior modification strategies in weight reduction programs.

Tom was overweight when he was 13. During puberty, he continued to gain weight steadily until the age of 23, when he decided to lose weight. Tom successfully lost 50 pounds. What most likely happened to Tom's fat cells? ​

Fat cells increase in number the most during which time period?

What best describes the results of an increase in LPL activity? ​

Describe psychological problems encountered by obese people in their attempts to lose weight.

What occurs as fat cells accumulate triglycerides? ​

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10 percent weight loss for at least one year? ​

What statement accurately describes weight-loss remedies? ​

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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To help maximize the long-term success of a person's weight-loss program, which personal attitudes should be encouraged in the individual?

Human adults have little brown fat, which is stored primarily around which area of the body?

Women often have a more difficult time losing fat in general, and from the hips and thighs in particular. What best describes this rationale?

Tom was overweight when he was 13. During puberty, he continued to gain weight steadily until the age of 23, when he decided to lose weight. Tom successfully lost 50 pounds. What most likely happened to Tom's fat cells?

What best describes the results of an increase in LPL activity?

What occurs as fat cells accumulate triglycerides?

Approximately what percentage of overweight people who intentionally lose weight are able to maintain at least a 10 percent weight loss for at least one year?

What statement accurately describes weight-loss remedies?