Question 1

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 60​ 
B) ​90 
C) ​120 
D) ​150 
E) ​200 
A) 60​ 
B) ​90 
C) ​120 
D) ​150 
E) ​200

Question 2

Which factor is an environmental stimulus that contributes to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) lipoprotein lipase enzyme levels ​ 
B) genetics 
C) energy-poor fast food 
D) increase in meal portion sizes 
E) the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables 
A) lipoprotein lipase enzyme levels ​ 
B) genetics 
C) energy-poor fast food 
D) increase in meal portion sizes 
E) the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables

Question 3

What is the major drawback of most fad diets? ​

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 are usually endorsed by celebrities and so are very expensive. 
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 are usually endorsed by celebrities and so are very expensive.

Question 4

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 5

Genetics influences the way the body consumes, stores, and spends energy. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A major complication of weight-loss surgery can include:

Accepted Answer

A) increased appetite. 
B) increased thirst. 
C) nutritional deficiencies. 
D) an inability to process calcium. 
E) the development of diabetes. 
A) increased appetite. 
B) increased thirst. 
C) nutritional deficiencies. 
D) an inability to process calcium. 
E) the development of diabetes.

Question 7

A BMI greater than 40, or a BMI greater than 35 with one or more serious conditions such as hypertension, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) clinically severe obesity . 
B) moderately severe obesity. 
C) mild obesity. 
D) anorexia. 
E) gastric bypass syndrome. 
A) clinically severe obesity . 
B) moderately severe obesity. 
C) mild obesity. 
D) anorexia. 
E) gastric bypass syndrome.

Question 8

The number of fat cells increases most rapidly:

Accepted Answer

A) when you eat a large breakfast . 
B) during late childhood and early puberty. 
C) if you are inactive. 
D) around the age of 40. 
E) in the womb. 
A) when you eat a large breakfast . 
B) during late childhood and early puberty. 
C) if you are inactive. 
D) around the age of 40. 
E) in the womb.

Question 9

Which statement is representative of fad diets? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They are based on credible scientific research. ​ 
B) The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe. 
C) They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible. 
D) Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts, while a lay-person has discovered the key to successful weight loss. 
E) They work because they often rely on more "natural" ingredients than regular diets. 
A) They are based on credible scientific research. ​ 
B) The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe. 
C) They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible. 
D) Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts, while a lay-person has discovered the key to successful weight loss. 
E) They work because they often rely on more "natural" ingredients than regular diets.

Question 10

The prescription weight loss drug _____ works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite. ​

Accepted Answer

A) orlistat ​ 
B) phentermine 
C) Olestra 
D) Xenical 
E) Belviq 
A) orlistat ​ 
B) phentermine 
C) Olestra 
D) Xenical 
E) Belviq

Question 11

Weight-loss surgeries:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The hormone _____ is produced by stomach cells and promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) insulin 
B) leptin 
C) ghrelin 
D) ephedra 
E) lipase 
A) insulin 
B) leptin 
C) ghrelin 
D) ephedra 
E) lipase

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: ghrelin

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a diet that is temporarily popular but is...

Question 14

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive hair loss. 
B) a higher basal metabolism. 
C) slow regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of lean muscle tissue. 
E) excessive loss of fat tissue. 
A) excessive hair loss. 
B) a higher basal metabolism. 
C) slow regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of lean muscle tissue. 
E) excessive loss of fat tissue.

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: satiation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a hormone produced primarily by the stomach is...

Question 16

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds. Which recommendation would you make? ​

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 each day with a bowl of cereal. 
D) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 300-500 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week. 
E) Drink smoothies at every meal and engage in at least 300 minutes of physical activity per week. 
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 each day with a bowl of cereal. 
D) Reduce your kcalorie intake by 300-500 kcalories a day and engage in at least 250 minutes of physical activity per week. 
E) Drink smoothies at every meal and engage in at least 300 minutes of physical activity per week.

Question 17

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 1000 
B) 1200 
C) 1500 
D) 1700 
E) 1800 
A) 1000 
B) 1200 
C) 1500 
D) 1700 
E) 1800

Question 18

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 from a smaller plate to trick his brain. 
A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals . 
B) eat more slowly. 
C) drink less water. 
D) eat a salad before his meal. 
E) eat from a smaller plate to trick his brain.

Question 19

Most obese people have leptin deficiency. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One benefit of physical activity is that it:

Accepted Answer

A) allows you to eat fattier foods without gaining weight . 
B) reminds you to eat less at every meal. 
C) reduces abdominal obesity. 
D) may help to increase enzyme levels in your blood. 
E) lowers basal metabolism. 
A) allows you to eat fattier foods without gaining weight . 
B) reminds you to eat less at every meal. 
C) reduces abdominal obesity. 
D) may help to increase enzyme levels in your blood. 
E) lowers basal metabolism.

Exam 7: Weight Management

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention. ​

Which factor is an environmental stimulus that contributes to obesity?

What is the major drawback of most fad diets? ​

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

Genetics influences the way the body consumes, stores, and spends energy. ​

A major complication of weight-loss surgery can include:

A BMI greater than 40, or a BMI greater than 35 with one or more serious conditions such as hypertension, is referred to as:

The number of fat cells increases most rapidly:

Which statement is representative of fad diets? ​

The prescription weight loss drug _____ works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite. ​

Weight-loss surgeries:

The hormone _____ is produced by stomach cells and promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in:

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds. Which recommendation would you make? ​

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day. ​

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:

Most obese people have leptin deficiency. ​

One benefit of physical activity is that it:

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The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention.

What is the major drawback of most fad diets?

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

Genetics influences the way the body consumes, stores, and spends energy.

Which statement is representative of fad diets?

The prescription weight loss drug _____ works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.

Sarah is trying to lose 10 pounds. Which recommendation would you make?

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.

Most obese people have leptin deficiency.