Question 1

A limitation of using BMI is that it does not take into account where fat is located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is the rationale behind inducing ketosis in persons adhering to the Atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

In the Atkins diet, consumption of high-fat meats, cheeses, and fats is encouraged and consumption of carbohydrates (such as fruit, breads, and cereals is severely limited. The premise of the Atkins diet is that elimination of these foods will produce a "benign dietary ketoacidosis," which leads to decreased hunger and slows excessive food consumption.

Question 3

The best time to try to change a behavior is when things are changing in your life, such as during a divorce or a move to another state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
Which of these foods did Todd have to severely limit while he was on the Atkins diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheddar cheese 
B)  Hot dogs 
C)  Eggs 
D)  Brown rice 
E)  Steak 
A)  Cheddar cheese 
B)  Hot dogs 
C)  Eggs 
D)  Brown rice 
E)  Steak

Question 5

Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
Todd is trying to evaluate his new weight-loss program. Which of the following would indicate that the diet plan offered by the program is healthful and beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  The weight-loss program insists on specific food combinations that should or should not be eaten at the same time. 
B)  The weight-loss program promises a weight loss of about 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per week. 
C)  The weight-loss program has rigid menus. 
D)  The weight-loss program sells products that burn fat to be taken along with the foods. 
E)  The weight-loss program eliminates one group of foods from a person's eating pattern. 
A)  The weight-loss program insists on specific food combinations that should or should not be eaten at the same time. 
B)  The weight-loss program promises a weight loss of about 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per week. 
C)  The weight-loss program has rigid menus. 
D)  The weight-loss program sells products that burn fat to be taken along with the foods. 
E)  The weight-loss program eliminates one group of foods from a person's eating pattern.

Question 6

What factors account for the changes seen in basal metabolic rate as one ages?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate slows down with age

Question 7

Excess weight around the hips, thighs, and buttocks suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains just enough carbohydrates to avoid ketosis. 
B)  It requires a certain amount of stress management techniques. 
C)  It is only used as a transition to regular meals. 
D)  It requires medical supervision. 
E)  It is typically low in fiber and high in saturated fat. 
A)  It contains just enough carbohydrates to avoid ketosis. 
B)  It requires a certain amount of stress management techniques. 
C)  It is only used as a transition to regular meals. 
D)  It requires medical supervision. 
E)  It is typically low in fiber and high in saturated fat.

Question 9

_____ is removed and excreted in the urine when excess amino acids are converted to fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxygen 
B)  Hydrogen 
C)  Nitrogen 
D)  Carbon 
E)  Ammonia 
A)  Oxygen 
B)  Hydrogen 
C)  Nitrogen 
D)  Carbon 
E)  Ammonia

Question 10

Obesity is defined as weight that is ____ or more above the desirable weight for height or a BMI of ____ or greater.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 25 
B)  25; 30 
C)  20; 30 
D)  20; 28 
E)  15; 35 
A)  10; 25 
B)  25; 30 
C)  20; 30 
D)  20; 28 
E)  15; 35

Question 11

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define underweight, a normal or healthy weight, overweight, and obesity based on body mass index.

Accepted Answer

Underweight: BMI less than 18.

Question 13

Describe the differences between the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia Nervosa 
A person with anorexia

Question 14

What is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever decreases the BMR. 
B)  Fasting increases the BMR. 
C)  Pregnancy increases the BMR. 
D)  Females have a higher BMR than males on a body weight basis. 
E)  Strength training decreases BMR while endurance training increases it. 
A)  Fever decreases the BMR. 
B)  Fasting increases the BMR. 
C)  Pregnancy increases the BMR. 
D)  Females have a higher BMR than males on a body weight basis. 
E)  Strength training decreases BMR while endurance training increases it.

Question 15

List three places you commonly eat or order food from, and describe a healthier meal available to order there.

Accepted Answer

Students answers will vary, but should f

Question 16

A BMI of 30.0 or greater is defined as overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Gerald has restricted his calorie intake while continuing to exercise, and has been losing 1.5 pounds per week. However, when he weighs himself at the end of week 4, he notices he has not lost any weight since last week. What does this likely mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gerald's internal thermostat has slowed down his metabolism to prevent fat loss. 
B)  Gerald is eating in his sleep at night as a response to deprivation. 
C)  Gerald's body is retaining water temporarily as part of the fat-burning process. 
D)  Gerald needs to reduce his calorie intake by an additional 500 calories a day. 
E)  Gerald needs to increase his calories a small amount to prevent ketosis. 
A)  Gerald's internal thermostat has slowed down his metabolism to prevent fat loss. 
B)  Gerald is eating in his sleep at night as a response to deprivation. 
C)  Gerald's body is retaining water temporarily as part of the fat-burning process. 
D)  Gerald needs to reduce his calorie intake by an additional 500 calories a day. 
E)  Gerald needs to increase his calories a small amount to prevent ketosis.

Question 18

Mary wants to lose weight in her thighs and stomach only. What should you tell her about weight loss and "spot reducing"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires special exercises. 
B)  It works best with food reduction. 
C)  It is not possible. 
D)  It works best with exercise and fasting. 
E)  It works best if vitamin supplements are also taken. 
A)  It requires special exercises. 
B)  It works best with food reduction. 
C)  It is not possible. 
D)  It works best with exercise and fasting. 
E)  It works best if vitamin supplements are also taken.

Question 19

Vignette #2 Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.
What mistake did Todd make when eating the cheeseburgers and shake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing negative emotions to reduce self-control 
B)  Wanting to improve appearance to get love and affection 
C)  Not exercising to compensate for the extra calories 
D)  Focusing on hunger when making food choices 
E)  Using appearance as a measure of self-worth 
A)  Allowing negative emotions to reduce self-control 
B)  Wanting to improve appearance to get love and affection 
C)  Not exercising to compensate for the extra calories 
D)  Focusing on hunger when making food choices 
E)  Using appearance as a measure of self-worth

Question 20

Two pounds of body fat is equal to approximately ____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 
B)  3,500 
C)  5,000 
D)  6,500 
E)  7,500 
A)  2,500 
B)  3,500 
C)  5,000 
D)  6,500 
E)  7,500

A limitation of using BMI is that it does not take into account where fat is located.

What is the rationale behind inducing ketosis in persons adhering to the Atkins diet?

The best time to try to change a behavior is when things are changing in your life, such as during a divorce or a move to another state.

What factors account for the changes seen in basal metabolic rate as one ages?

Excess weight around the hips, thighs, and buttocks suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

_____ is removed and excreted in the urine when excess amino acids are converted to fat.

Obesity is defined as weight that is or more above the desirable weight for height or a BMI of or greater.

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

Define underweight, a normal or healthy weight, overweight, and obesity based on body mass index.

Describe the differences between the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

What is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

List three places you commonly eat or order food from, and describe a healthier meal available to order there.

A BMI of 30.0 or greater is defined as overweight.

Gerald has restricted his calorie intake while continuing to exercise, and has been losing 1.5 pounds per week. However, when he weighs himself at the end of week 4, he notices he has not lost any weight since last week. What does this likely mean?

Mary wants to lose weight in her thighs and stomach only. What should you tell her about weight loss and "spot reducing"?

Two pounds of body fat is equal to approximately ____ calories.

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A limitation of using BMI is that it does not take into account where fat is located.

What is the rationale behind inducing ketosis in persons adhering to the Atkins diet?

The best time to try to change a behavior is when things are changing in your life, such as during a divorce or a move to another state.

What factors account for the changes seen in basal metabolic rate as one ages?

Excess weight around the hips, thighs, and buttocks suggests a greater risk of heart disease than fat anywhere else on the body.

Which phrase best describes a very low-calorie diet?

_____ is removed and excreted in the urine when excess amino acids are converted to fat.

Obesity is defined as weight that is ____ or more above the desirable weight for height or a BMI of ____ or greater.

For most people, the body's ordinary metabolic activities account for a smaller part of energy expenditure than do muscular activities.

Define underweight, a normal or healthy weight, overweight, and obesity based on body mass index.

Describe the differences between the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

What is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

List three places you commonly eat or order food from, and describe a healthier meal available to order there.

A BMI of 30.0 or greater is defined as overweight.

Gerald has restricted his calorie intake while continuing to exercise, and has been losing 1.5 pounds per week. However, when he weighs himself at the end of week 4, he notices he has not lost any weight since last week. What does this likely mean?

Mary wants to lose weight in her thighs and stomach only. What should you tell her about weight loss and "spot reducing"?

Two pounds of body fat is equal to approximately ____ calories.

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Obesity is defined as weight that is or more above the desirable weight for height or a BMI of or greater.