Question 1

The recommended rate of weight loss is ________ pounds per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  3-4 
C)  4-5 
D)  6-8 
A)  1-2 
B)  3-4 
C)  4-5 
D)  6-8

Question 2

Resting metabolic rate is higher in children than in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A healthy diet is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  is low in fat (<30% total calories). 
B)  relies primarily on organic foods. 
C)  doesn't restrict calories but includes nutrient-dense foods. 
D)  includes seafood at least three times per week. 
A)  is low in fat (<30% total calories). 
B)  relies primarily on organic foods. 
C)  doesn't restrict calories but includes nutrient-dense foods. 
D)  includes seafood at least three times per week.

Question 4

Prepackaged liquid-only diet products provide balanced nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The prescription weight-loss drugs Meridia and Xenical have been tested to be safe and effective for long-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain how the proliferation of fast food restaurants has changed the eating habits of the average American and led to the surge in obesity.

Accepted Answer

The increasing number of fast food outle

Question 7

Discuss the types of energy expenditure that make up a person's total daily energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

Daily energy expenditure is a combinatio

Question 8

Describe the benefits of exercise as part of a weight-loss program.

Accepted Answer

All forms of exercise burn calories. Res

Question 9

Exercise does not play a major role in weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For the past year Xavier has been under a lot of stress and has felt compelled to consume mass quantities of food in secret. Afterward, he feels embarrassed and ashamed and resolves to stop doing it, but he's unable to stop. Xavier has gained weight and may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  binge-and-purge syndrome. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  binge-and-purge syndrome.

Question 11

________ is the only FDA-approved prescription medication that acts to prevent fat from being absorbed in the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  Belviq 
B)  Olestra 
C)  Orlistat 
D)  Meridia 
A)  Belviq 
B)  Olestra 
C)  Orlistat 
D)  Meridia

Question 12

One way of gaining muscle mass is to start a program of ________ combined with increased calories and protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-impact aerobics 
B)  interval training 
C)  cardiovascular endurance exercise 
D)  weight training 
A)  low-impact aerobics 
B)  interval training 
C)  cardiovascular endurance exercise 
D)  weight training

Question 13

What is the range of optimal body fat for health and fitness in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-8% 
B)  5-15% 
C)  8-19% 
D)  21-32% 
A)  2-8% 
B)  5-15% 
C)  8-19% 
D)  21-32%

Question 14

Which hormone depresses appetite by acting on areas of the brain that control hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  insulin 
D)  estrogen 
A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  insulin 
D)  estrogen

Question 15

Leptin and peptide YY released into the blood result in the depression of appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A balanced weight-loss diet emphasizes whole foods, not processed foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The maximal recommended rate of weight loss is 4-5 pounds per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which hormone triggers nerve signals running from the gut to the brain causing hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  insulin 
D)  estrogen 
A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  insulin 
D)  estrogen

Question 19

All forms of bariatric surgery are associated with significant health risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Binge eating disorder involves cycles of binging and purging food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The recommended rate of weight loss is ________ pounds per week.

Resting metabolic rate is higher in children than in adults.

A healthy diet is one that

Prepackaged liquid-only diet products provide balanced nutrition.

The prescription weight-loss drugs Meridia and Xenical have been tested to be safe and effective for long-term weight loss.

Explain how the proliferation of fast food restaurants has changed the eating habits of the average American and led to the surge in obesity.

Discuss the types of energy expenditure that make up a person's total daily energy expenditure.

Describe the benefits of exercise as part of a weight-loss program.

Exercise does not play a major role in weight loss.

For the past year Xavier has been under a lot of stress and has felt compelled to consume mass quantities of food in secret. Afterward, he feels embarrassed and ashamed and resolves to stop doing it, but he's unable to stop. Xavier has gained weight and may be suffering from

________ is the only FDA-approved prescription medication that acts to prevent fat from being absorbed in the digestive tract.

One way of gaining muscle mass is to start a program of ________ combined with increased calories and protein.

What is the range of optimal body fat for health and fitness in men?

Which hormone depresses appetite by acting on areas of the brain that control hunger?

Leptin and peptide YY released into the blood result in the depression of appetite.

A balanced weight-loss diet emphasizes whole foods, not processed foods.

The maximal recommended rate of weight loss is 4-5 pounds per week.

Which hormone triggers nerve signals running from the gut to the brain causing hunger?

All forms of bariatric surgery are associated with significant health risks.

Binge eating disorder involves cycles of binging and purging food.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

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Exam 9: Achieving Optimal Body Weight

The recommended rate of weight loss is ________ pounds per week.

Resting metabolic rate is higher in children than in adults.

A healthy diet is one that

Prepackaged liquid-only diet products provide balanced nutrition.

The prescription weight-loss drugs Meridia and Xenical have been tested to be safe and effective for long-term weight loss.

Explain how the proliferation of fast food restaurants has changed the eating habits of the average American and led to the surge in obesity.

Discuss the types of energy expenditure that make up a person's total daily energy expenditure.

Describe the benefits of exercise as part of a weight-loss program.

Exercise does not play a major role in weight loss.

For the past year Xavier has been under a lot of stress and has felt compelled to consume mass quantities of food in secret. Afterward, he feels embarrassed and ashamed and resolves to stop doing it, but he's unable to stop. Xavier has gained weight and may be suffering from

________ is the only FDA-approved prescription medication that acts to prevent fat from being absorbed in the digestive tract.

One way of gaining muscle mass is to start a program of ________ combined with increased calories and protein.

What is the range of optimal body fat for health and fitness in men?

Which hormone depresses appetite by acting on areas of the brain that control hunger?

Leptin and peptide YY released into the blood result in the depression of appetite.

A balanced weight-loss diet emphasizes whole foods, not processed foods.

The maximal recommended rate of weight loss is 4-5 pounds per week.

Which hormone triggers nerve signals running from the gut to the brain causing hunger?

All forms of bariatric surgery are associated with significant health risks.

Binge eating disorder involves cycles of binging and purging food.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters