Question 1

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​keep a food and activity diary 
B)  ​reduce energy intake to 800 kcalories per day 
C)  ​start on a Monday 
D)  ​recognize that the feelings of starvation are inevitable 
E)  ​commit to drinking 2 gallons of water per day 
A)  ​keep a food and activity diary 
B)  ​reduce energy intake to 800 kcalories per day 
C)  ​start on a Monday 
D)  ​recognize that the feelings of starvation are inevitable 
E)  ​commit to drinking 2 gallons of water per day

Question 2

The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​environmental stimuli 
B)  ​genetics 
C)  ​learned behavior 
D)  ​set-point 
E)  ​check-point 
A)  ​environmental stimuli 
B)  ​genetics 
C)  ​learned behavior 
D)  ​set-point 
E)  ​check-point

Question 3

The long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery largely depends on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance with dietary instructions​ 
B)  avoidance of all fats​ 
C)  ​following recommended food combining patterns 
D)  ​regular monitoring of blood glucose levels 
E)  ​a baseline physical activity schedule of at least 30 minutes per day 
A)  compliance with dietary instructions​ 
B)  avoidance of all fats​ 
C)  ​following recommended food combining patterns 
D)  ​regular monitoring of blood glucose levels 
E)  ​a baseline physical activity schedule of at least 30 minutes per day

Question 4

Which food has the lowest energy density?​

Accepted Answer

A)  15 fresh grapes​ 
B)  ​½ cup rice 
C)  ​½ cup ice cream 
D)  ​16 baked chips 
E)  ​a baked potato with sour cream 
A)  15 fresh grapes​ 
B)  ​½ cup rice 
C)  ​½ cup ice cream 
D)  ​16 baked chips 
E)  ​a baked potato with sour cream

Question 5

The question of whether a person should lose weight depends on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the neighborhood they live in 
B)  ​the monetary cost of weight loss 
C)  ​whether the FDA approves weight loss drugs 
D)  ​the individual's weight status 
E)  ​basal metabolic rate 
A)  ​the neighborhood they live in 
B)  ​the monetary cost of weight loss 
C)  ​whether the FDA approves weight loss drugs 
D)  ​the individual's weight status 
E)  ​basal metabolic rate

Question 6

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.​

Accepted Answer

The best approach to weight management i

Question 7

Matching
-satiety

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 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 signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
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)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal 
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 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 signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
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)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 8

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 9

Women following a weight-loss diet may need supplements of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​amino acids and/or essential fatty acids 
B)  ​iron and/or calcium 
C)  ​sodium and/or potassium 
D)  ​vitamin C and/or calcium 
E)  ​iron and/or herbs 
A)  ​amino acids and/or essential fatty acids 
B)  ​iron and/or calcium 
C)  ​sodium and/or potassium 
D)  ​vitamin C and/or calcium 
E)  ​iron and/or herbs

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose milkshakes instead of milk.​ 
B)  ​Drink black coffee. 
C)  ​Skip beverages. 
D)  ​Skip dessert. 
E)  ​Don't eat after 6 PM. 
A)  Choose milkshakes instead of milk.​ 
B)  ​Drink black coffee. 
C)  ​Skip beverages. 
D)  ​Skip dessert. 
E)  ​Don't eat after 6 PM.

Question 11

Summarize how you might advise someone about the steps they could take to assess their current overall weight and health and make any necessary changes.​

Accepted Answer

answers to this question will vary consi

Question 12

A lean person's fasting blood level of ghrelin is typically higher than in an obese person.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?​

Accepted Answer

A)  "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity."​ 
B)  ​"Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C)  ​"Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D)  ​"Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training." 
E)  ​"Drink tea in the morning, but switch to lemon water the rest of the day." 
A)  "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity."​ 
B)  ​"Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C)  ​"Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D)  ​"Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training." 
E)  ​"Drink tea in the morning, but switch to lemon water the rest of the day."

Question 15

The Dukan Diet _____ daily exercise and provides a(n) _____ structured plan​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​encourages; individually 
B)  ​discourages; loosely 
C)  ​encourages; loosely 
D)  ​discourages; highly 
E)  encourages; highly​ 
A)  ​encourages; individually 
B)  ​discourages; loosely 
C)  ​encourages; loosely 
D)  ​discourages; highly 
E)  encourages; highly​

Question 16

Which scenario illustrates the best example of the link between food behavior and emotions?​

Accepted Answer

A)  someone who eats fast food for lunch every day​ 
B)  ​someone who would rather sit home and eat than ask a friend to go to a movie and risk rejection 
C)  ​someone who always eats popcorn while watching a movie 
D)  ​a pregnant women who craves pickles 
E)  ​someone who eats funnel cake at the beach 
A)  someone who eats fast food for lunch every day​ 
B)  ​someone who would rather sit home and eat than ask a friend to go to a movie and risk rejection 
C)  ​someone who always eats popcorn while watching a movie 
D)  ​a pregnant women who craves pickles 
E)  ​someone who eats funnel cake at the beach

Question 17

Matching
-food deserts

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 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 signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
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)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal 
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 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 signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
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)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

Exam 7: Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to _____.​

The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.​

The long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery largely depends on _____.

Which food has the lowest energy density?​

The question of whether a person should lose weight depends on _____.

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.​

Matching -satiety

Which factor is an environmental stimulus that contributes to obesity?

Women following a weight-loss diet may need supplements of _____.

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

Summarize how you might advise someone about the steps they could take to assess their current overall weight and health and make any necessary changes.​

A lean person's fasting blood level of ghrelin is typically higher than in an obese person.​

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

David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?​

The Dukan Diet _____ daily exercise and provides a(n) _____ structured plan​

Which scenario illustrates the best example of the link between food behavior and emotions?​

Matching -food deserts

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

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in _____.​

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

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to _____.

The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

Which food has the lowest energy density?

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

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

Summarize how you might advise someone about the steps they could take to assess their current overall weight and health and make any necessary changes.

A lean person's fasting blood level of ghrelin is typically higher than in an obese person.

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

David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?

The Dukan Diet _ daily exercise and provides a(n) _ structured plan

Which scenario illustrates the best example of the link between food behavior and emotions?

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

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in _____.

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