Question 1

The "rule of three" recommends that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  you should drink three cups of milk daily 
B)  older adults should exercise 3 days each week to prevent weight gain 
C)  if you want to change a behavior, you might need to try the new behavior three times before you can accept it 
D)  individuals on weight-loss diets should eat at least three meals daily to maintain their energy levels 
E)  three servings of fresh fruits or vegetables should be consumed each day 
A)  you should drink three cups of milk daily 
B)  older adults should exercise 3 days each week to prevent weight gain 
C)  if you want to change a behavior, you might need to try the new behavior three times before you can accept it 
D)  individuals on weight-loss diets should eat at least three meals daily to maintain their energy levels 
E)  three servings of fresh fruits or vegetables should be consumed each day

Question 2

The enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determines the rate at which adipose cells store fat 
B)  signals the pancreas to release insulin 
C)  signals the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine 
D)  determines the rate at which the liver makes LDL cholesterol 
E)  affects the hypothalamus stimulating appetite 
A)  determines the rate at which adipose cells store fat 
B)  signals the pancreas to release insulin 
C)  signals the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine 
D)  determines the rate at which the liver makes LDL cholesterol 
E)  affects the hypothalamus stimulating appetite

Question 3

Who probably expended the most calories during her or his workout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joan, who weighs 130 pounds and ran 2 miles in 17 minutes 
B)  Bernice, who weighs 130 pounds and walked 3 miles in 45 minutes 
C)  Jason, who weighs 170 pounds and ran 3 miles in 30 minutes 
D)  Boris, who weighs 200 pounds and walked 3 miles in 1 hour 
E)  Alexis, who weighs 140 pounds and rode her bicycle 3 miles in 20 minutes 
A)  Joan, who weighs 130 pounds and ran 2 miles in 17 minutes 
B)  Bernice, who weighs 130 pounds and walked 3 miles in 45 minutes 
C)  Jason, who weighs 170 pounds and ran 3 miles in 30 minutes 
D)  Boris, who weighs 200 pounds and walked 3 miles in 1 hour 
E)  Alexis, who weighs 140 pounds and rode her bicycle 3 miles in 20 minutes

Question 4

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the dancer will be heavier because she has ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  more body fat 
B)  longer bones 
C)  more body water 
D)  more muscle mass 
E)  a lower BMR 
A)  more body fat 
B)  longer bones 
C)  more body water 
D)  more muscle mass 
E)  a lower BMR

Question 5

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let's see how much they have learned by answering these questions.
How can a health professional usually distinguish between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person needs to lose weight initially with anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  They are not easily distinguishable. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa leads to an emaciated look, while bulimics may be at their desirable weight. 
D)  The bulimic usually has low self-esteem while the anorexic does not. 
E)  Most anorexics are men and most bulimics are women. 
A)  The person needs to lose weight initially with anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  They are not easily distinguishable. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa leads to an emaciated look, while bulimics may be at their desirable weight. 
D)  The bulimic usually has low self-esteem while the anorexic does not. 
E)  Most anorexics are men and most bulimics are women.

Question 6

Among the following groups, which has the highest metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females 
B)  Older individuals 
C)  Younger individuals 
D)  People with smaller surface areas 
E)  Sedentary people 
A)  Females 
B)  Older individuals 
C)  Younger individuals 
D)  People with smaller surface areas 
E)  Sedentary people

Question 7

The two factors most responsible for the epidemic of obesity are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical inactivity and excess calorie intake 
B)  excess calorie intake and genetics 
C)  genetics and hormonal imbalances 
D)  hormonal imbalances and physical inactivity 
E)  socioeconomic status and genetics 
A)  physical inactivity and excess calorie intake 
B)  excess calorie intake and genetics 
C)  genetics and hormonal imbalances 
D)  hormonal imbalances and physical inactivity 
E)  socioeconomic status and genetics

Question 8

Which of the following does not decrease basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing age 
B)  Sleep 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Low-calorie diets 
E)  Stretching exercises 
A)  Increasing age 
B)  Sleep 
C)  Smoking 
D)  Low-calorie diets 
E)  Stretching exercises

Question 9

Underweight individuals should reduce activity only if their health is in danger due to the underweight condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Briefly describe the following ways to measure body fat: underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skinfold tests.

Accepted Answer

Underwater weighing is a measure of dens

Question 11

Nancy wants to prevent her daughter Andrea from developing disordered eating patterns as she grows up. What should Nancy do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scold Andrea for expressing negative emotions like anger or fear in public. 
B)  Help Andrea learn which foods are good and bad so she can avoid bad foods. 
C)  Ensure Andrea understands that overeating results in body fatness. 
D)  Teach Andrea to eat only when she is hungry and stop when she feels full. 
E)  Help her sign up for a popular diet plan that she can follow long term. 
A)  Scold Andrea for expressing negative emotions like anger or fear in public. 
B)  Help Andrea learn which foods are good and bad so she can avoid bad foods. 
C)  Ensure Andrea understands that overeating results in body fatness. 
D)  Teach Andrea to eat only when she is hungry and stop when she feels full. 
E)  Help her sign up for a popular diet plan that she can follow long term.

Question 12

An increase in body weight seen on a scale indicates that a pound of fat has been gained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vignette #1 Suzanne and Bob have noticed that Kelly, their 16-year-old daughter, has been losing weight lately. She exercises at the gym almost 4 hours a day and seems to be skipping meals. They discuss this with Kelly at the dinner table, but she says there is no problem and urges them to stop worrying. Before taking drastic steps, Suzanne and Bob call their pediatrician. They discuss what has been going on with Kelly and begin to gather facts concerning disordered eating. Let's see how much they have learned by answering these questions.
Kelly visits her pediatrician and he notes several symptoms. Which of these symptoms is unlikely to be due to anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth of hair on the body 
B)  Intolerance of warm temperatures 
C)  Drying and yellowing of the skin 
D)  Lowered blood pressure 
E)  Severe sleep disturbance 
A)  Growth of hair on the body 
B)  Intolerance of warm temperatures 
C)  Drying and yellowing of the skin 
D)  Lowered blood pressure 
E)  Severe sleep disturbance

Question 14

Twins raised by adoptive parents tend to have body shapes similar to their biological parents. This supports which theory of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  External cue 
B)  Fat cell 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Social influence 
E)  Genetics 
A)  External cue 
B)  Fat cell 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Social influence 
E)  Genetics

Question 15

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  arms and chest 
C)  hips and thighs 
D)  neck 
E)  shoulders 
A)  stomach 
B)  arms and chest 
C)  hips and thighs 
D)  neck 
E)  shoulders

Question 16

Basal metabolic rate is the only component of energy expenditure which an individual has voluntary control over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The "rule of three" recommends that ____.

The enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) ____.

Who probably expended the most calories during her or his workout?

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the dancer will be heavier because she has ____.

Among the following groups, which has the highest metabolic rate?

The two factors most responsible for the epidemic of obesity are ____.

Which of the following does not decrease basal metabolic rate?

Underweight individuals should reduce activity only if their health is in danger due to the underweight condition.

Briefly describe the following ways to measure body fat: underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skinfold tests.

Nancy wants to prevent her daughter Andrea from developing disordered eating patterns as she grows up. What should Nancy do?

An increase in body weight seen on a scale indicates that a pound of fat has been gained.

Twins raised by adoptive parents tend to have body shapes similar to their biological parents. This supports which theory of obesity?

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the ____.

Basal metabolic rate is the only component of energy expenditure which an individual has voluntary control over.

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The "rule of three" recommends that ____.

The enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) ____.

Who probably expended the most calories during her or his workout?

If a dancer and a typist are the same height and have the exact same body build, the dancer will be heavier because she has ____.

Among the following groups, which has the highest metabolic rate?

The two factors most responsible for the epidemic of obesity are ____.

Which of the following does not decrease basal metabolic rate?

Underweight individuals should reduce activity only if their health is in danger due to the underweight condition.

Briefly describe the following ways to measure body fat: underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skinfold tests.

Nancy wants to prevent her daughter Andrea from developing disordered eating patterns as she grows up. What should Nancy do?

An increase in body weight seen on a scale indicates that a pound of fat has been gained.

Twins raised by adoptive parents tend to have body shapes similar to their biological parents. This supports which theory of obesity?

Research in obese people seems to show that there is less susceptibility to health problems provided that the excess body fat is distributed around the ____.

Basal metabolic rate is the only component of energy expenditure which an individual has voluntary control over.

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