Question 1

Define the thermic effect of food and explain its effect on energy expenditure​

Accepted Answer

The thermic effect of food is an estimat

Question 2

When calculating a person's EER, which of the following is required?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​height, weight in kg, and physical activity factor 
B)  ​height, weight in kg, and percent body fat 
C)  ​weight in kg, physical activity factor, and percent body fat 
D)  ​weight in kg, gender, and percent body fat 
E)  ​height, daily fiber intake in grams, and physical activity factor 
A)  ​height, weight in kg, and physical activity factor 
B)  ​height, weight in kg, and percent body fat 
C)  ​weight in kg, physical activity factor, and percent body fat 
D)  ​weight in kg, gender, and percent body fat 
E)  ​height, daily fiber intake in grams, and physical activity factor

Question 3

Calculate the BMI of a male who is 5'11" tall and weighs 210 pounds.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​18 
B)  ​23 
C)  ​27 
D)  ​29 
E)  ​33 
A)  ​18 
B)  ​23 
C)  ​27 
D)  ​29 
E)  ​33

Question 4

Describe how fat can be made from an excess of each of the energy nutrients-carbohydrate, protein, or fat.​

Accepted Answer

Surplus carbohydrate can be first stored

Question 5

​Which of the following are the three indicators established by obesity experts for evaluating health risks from overweight and obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​disease risk profile, body fat percentage, and blood pressure 
B)  ​BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure 
C)  ​waist circumference, blood pressure, and body fat percentage 
D)  ​diet history, BMI, and disease risk profile 
E)  ​disease risk profile, BMI, and waist circumference 
A)  ​disease risk profile, body fat percentage, and blood pressure 
B)  ​BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure 
C)  ​waist circumference, blood pressure, and body fat percentage 
D)  ​diet history, BMI, and disease risk profile 
E)  ​disease risk profile, BMI, and waist circumference

Question 6

A lack of body fat can result in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​infertility in women. 
B)  ​depression. 
C)  ​abnormal hunger regulation. 
D)  ​insomnia. 
E)  ​increased blood pressure. 
A)  ​infertility in women. 
B)  ​depression. 
C)  ​abnormal hunger regulation. 
D)  ​insomnia. 
E)  ​increased blood pressure.

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to occur among young competitive athletes with disordered eating?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hyperlipidemia 
B)  ​fluid retention 
C)  ​increased bone density 
D)  ​stress fractures 
E)  ​weight gain 
A)  ​hyperlipidemia 
B)  ​fluid retention 
C)  ​increased bone density 
D)  ​stress fractures 
E)  ​weight gain

Question 8

The recommended range of body fat for a woman is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​13-21%. 
B)  ​15-23%. 
C)  ​23-31%. 
D)  ​27-35%. 
E)  ​30-40% 
A)  ​13-21%. 
B)  ​15-23%. 
C)  ​23-31%. 
D)  ​27-35%. 
E)  ​30-40%

Question 9

Of all the nutrients, which is the easiest for the body to store as fat?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein 
B)  ​carbohydrates 
C)  ​fat 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​minerals 
A)  ​protein 
B)  ​carbohydrates 
C)  ​fat 
D)  ​vitamins 
E)  ​minerals

Question 10

Explain why less fat may be lost during fasting than is lost when at least some food is supplied.​

Accepted Answer

In fasting, muscle and lean tissues give

Question 11

When carbohydrate consumption exceeds body needs, the excess glucose is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​not absorbed from the small intestine. 
B)  ​excreted in the feces. 
C)  ​stored as glucose. 
D)  ​stored as glycogen only.​ 
E)  ​stored as glycogen and fat. 
A)  ​not absorbed from the small intestine. 
B)  ​excreted in the feces. 
C)  ​stored as glucose. 
D)  ​stored as glycogen only.​ 
E)  ​stored as glycogen and fat.

Question 12

People can change their voluntary actions to spend more or less energy in a day, but they cannot change their basal metabolic rate.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define the thermic effect of food and explain its effect on energy expenditure

When calculating a person's EER, which of the following is required?

Calculate the BMI of a male who is 5'11" tall and weighs 210 pounds.

Describe how fat can be made from an excess of each of the energy nutrients-carbohydrate, protein, or fat.

Which of the following are the three indicators established by obesity experts for evaluating health risks from overweight and obesity?

A lack of body fat can result in:

Which of the following is most likely to occur among young competitive athletes with disordered eating?

The recommended range of body fat for a woman is:

Of all the nutrients, which is the easiest for the body to store as fat?

Explain why less fat may be lost during fasting than is lost when at least some food is supplied.

When carbohydrate consumption exceeds body needs, the excess glucose is:

People can change their voluntary actions to spend more or less energy in a day, but they cannot change their basal metabolic rate.

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Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

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