Question 1

Weight-loss surgeries:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

​Discuss the pros and cons of gastric bypass and gastric banding surgeries for weight loss.

Accepted Answer

Surgical weight loss can be the most eff

Question 3

A person trying to gain weight should:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​avoid any form of exercise. 
B)  ​eat energy-dense foods. 
C)  ​eat faster. 
D)  ​consume fewer beverages. 
E)  ​eat small portions. 
A)  ​avoid any form of exercise. 
B)  ​eat energy-dense foods. 
C)  ​eat faster. 
D)  ​consume fewer beverages. 
E)  ​eat small portions.

Question 4

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1300 
B)  ​1200 
C)  ​1500 
D)  ​1700 
E)  ​2000 
A)  ​1300 
B)  ​1200 
C)  ​1500 
D)  ​1700 
E)  ​2000

Question 5

Basal metabolism remains elevated for how long after intense and prolonged activity?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​30 minutes 
B)  ​2-3 days 
C)  ​several hours 
D)  ​only a few minutes 
E)  ​indefinitely 
A)  ​30 minutes 
B)  ​2-3 days 
C)  ​several hours 
D)  ​only a few minutes 
E)  ​indefinitely

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following would be least likely to be considered when deciding whether a person should lose weight?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the extent of overweight. 
B)  ​age. 
C)  ​health. 
D)  ​basal metabolic rate. 
E)  ​genetics. 
A)  ​the extent of overweight. 
B)  ​age. 
C)  ​health. 
D)  ​basal metabolic rate. 
E)  ​genetics.

Question 8

Quite simply, the key to weight loss is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​combining foods correctly at meals. 
B)  ​not eating desserts. 
C)  ​eating less carbohydrate. 
D)  ​eating only grapefruit for breakfast. 
E)  ​consuming fewer kcalories. 
A)  ​combining foods correctly at meals. 
B)  ​not eating desserts. 
C)  ​eating less carbohydrate. 
D)  ​eating only grapefruit for breakfast. 
E)  ​consuming fewer kcalories.

Question 9

Matching
-​Naltrexone

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates insulin production and the release of glucagon; suppresses appetite. 
B) ​enhances the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and makes food taste less appealing. 
C) works by suppressing appetite. 
D) interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety. 
E) ​inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, blocking digestion and absorption of fat.
F)​enhances the release of norepinephrine
G)​a surgical weight loss method that reduces the capacity of the stomach. 
A) stimulates insulin production and the release of glucagon; suppresses appetite. 
B) ​enhances the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and makes food taste less appealing. 
C) works by suppressing appetite. 
D) interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety. 
E) ​inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, blocking digestion and absorption of fat.
F)​enhances the release of norepinephrine
G)​a surgical weight loss method that reduces the capacity of the stomach.

Question 10

Matching
-leptin ​

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells. 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other man-made entities that form the physical characteristics of a community. 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure. 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that promotes increased appetite and food intake. 
E) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods.
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food.
G)the psychological desire to eat.
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls.
I)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite. 
A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells. 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other man-made entities that form the physical characteristics of a community. 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure. 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that promotes increased appetite and food intake. 
E) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods.
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food.
G)the psychological desire to eat.
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls.
I)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite.

Question 11

Jill, who currently weighs 180 pounds and is 4' 8" tall, has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet. Jill should cut how many kcalories/day from her energy intake?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​300-500 
B)  ​700-800 
C)  ​1500-2000 
D)  ​600-1200 
E)  ​500-1000 
A)  ​300-500 
B)  ​700-800 
C)  ​1500-2000 
D)  ​600-1200 
E)  ​500-1000

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding 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 and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss. 
E)  ​They tend to follow current diet recommendations. 
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 and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss. 
E)  ​They tend to follow current diet recommendations.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B)  ​Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C)  ​Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D)  ​Some weight-loss products can be dangerous. 
E)  ​Wraps performed by a professional will reduce body fat. 
A)  ​Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B)  ​Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C)  ​Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D)  ​Some weight-loss products can be dangerous. 
E)  ​Wraps performed by a professional will reduce body fat.

Question 14

What are some identifying characteristics of fad diets and weight-loss scams?​

Accepted Answer

It sounds too good to be True, the diet

Question 15

​James is trying to gain weight. Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Eat peanut butter instead of lean meats. 
B)  ​Drink black coffee. 
C)  ​Skip beverages. 
D)  ​Choose cream cheese-filled pastries for breakfast. 
E)  ​Avoid working out as much as possible. 
A)  ​Eat peanut butter instead of lean meats. 
B)  ​Drink black coffee. 
C)  ​Skip beverages. 
D)  ​Choose cream cheese-filled pastries for breakfast. 
E)  ​Avoid working out as much as possible.

Question 16

On a sensible weight-loss plan, which of the following should be consumed in the largest volumes?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vegetables and fruit food groups 
B)  ​grains and protein foods groups 
C)  ​milk and fruit food groups 
D)  ​most energy-dense foods 
E)  ​energy drinks and whey protein 
A)  ​vegetables and fruit food groups 
B)  ​grains and protein foods groups 
C)  ​milk and fruit food groups 
D)  ​most energy-dense foods 
E)  ​energy drinks and whey protein

Question 17

​You are researching a new diet plan that everyone is talking about. Which of the following statements would cause you the least concern regarding this new diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"Read testimonials from people who lost 50 pounds in 6 weeks!" 
B)  ​"Based on complex carbohydrates and lean protein." 
C)  ​"Only $99 per month to find out more about this great weight loss plan!" 
D)  ​"Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free diet." 
E)  ​"De-toxifies your digestive tract and resets your metabolism." 
A)  ​"Read testimonials from people who lost 50 pounds in 6 weeks!" 
B)  ​"Based on complex carbohydrates and lean protein." 
C)  ​"Only $99 per month to find out more about this great weight loss plan!" 
D)  ​"Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free diet." 
E)  ​"De-toxifies your digestive tract and resets your metabolism."

Question 18

Matching
-Gastric bypass​

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates insulin production and the release of glucagon; suppresses appetite. 
B) ​enhances the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and makes food taste less appealing. 
C) works by suppressing appetite. 
D) interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety. 
E) ​inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, blocking digestion and absorption of fat.
F)​enhances the release of norepinephrine
G)​a surgical weight loss method that reduces the capacity of the stomach. 
A) stimulates insulin production and the release of glucagon; suppresses appetite. 
B) ​enhances the release of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine and makes food taste less appealing. 
C) works by suppressing appetite. 
D) interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety. 
E) ​inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, blocking digestion and absorption of fat.
F)​enhances the release of norepinephrine
G)​a surgical weight loss method that reduces the capacity of the stomach.

Question 19

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Orlistat 
B)  ​Phendimetrazine 
C)  ​Belviq 
D)  ​Qsymia 
E)  ​Gastric bypass 
A)  ​Orlistat 
B)  ​Phendimetrazine 
C)  ​Belviq 
D)  ​Qsymia 
E)  ​Gastric bypass

Question 20

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which of the following could explain Susie's problem of overweight?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lipoprotein lipase 
B)  ​set-point theory 
C)  ​learned behavior 
D)  ​genetics 
E)  ​food desert 
A)  ​lipoprotein lipase 
B)  ​set-point theory 
C)  ​learned behavior 
D)  ​genetics 
E)  ​food desert

Exam 7: Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

Weight-loss surgeries:​

​Discuss the pros and cons of gastric bypass and gastric banding surgeries for weight loss.

A person trying to gain weight should:​

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?​

Basal metabolism remains elevated for how long after intense and prolonged activity?​

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

Which of the following would be least likely to be considered when deciding whether a person should lose weight?​

Quite simply, the key to weight loss is:​

Matching -​Naltrexone

Matching -leptin ​

Jill, who currently weighs 180 pounds and is 4' 8" tall, has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet. Jill should cut how many kcalories/day from her energy intake?​

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?​

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?​

What are some identifying characteristics of fad diets and weight-loss scams?​

​James is trying to gain weight. Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

On a sensible weight-loss plan, which of the following should be consumed in the largest volumes?​

​You are researching a new diet plan that everyone is talking about. Which of the following statements would cause you the least concern regarding this new diet?

Matching -Gastric bypass​

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?​

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which of the following could explain Susie's problem of overweight?​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

Filters

Weight-loss surgeries:

Discuss the pros and cons of gastric bypass and gastric banding surgeries for weight loss.

A person trying to gain weight should:

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than how many kcalories per day?

Basal metabolism remains elevated for how long after intense and prolonged activity?

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

Which of the following would be least likely to be considered when deciding whether a person should lose weight?

Quite simply, the key to weight loss is:

Matching -Naltrexone

Matching -leptin

Jill, who currently weighs 180 pounds and is 4' 8" tall, has asked to be placed on a weight-loss diet. Jill should cut how many kcalories/day from her energy intake?

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

What are some identifying characteristics of fad diets and weight-loss scams?

James is trying to gain weight. Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

On a sensible weight-loss plan, which of the following should be consumed in the largest volumes?

You are researching a new diet plan that everyone is talking about. Which of the following statements would cause you the least concern regarding this new diet?

Matching -Gastric bypass

Which of the following is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat?

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which of the following could explain Susie's problem of overweight?