Question 1

A major contributing factor to the increase in obesity in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive alcohol intake. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  lack of concern about weight control. 
A)  excessive alcohol intake. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  lack of exercise. 
D)  lack of concern about weight control. C

Question 2

The hormone that tends to have the opposite effect to leptin is

Accepted Answer

A)  ghrelin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  peptidase. 
A)  ghrelin. 
B)  secretin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  peptidase. A

Question 3

The rate of weight loss by overweight adults should not exceed _____ lbs/week.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  3 to 5 
D)  4 to 6 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  3 to 5 
D)  4 to 6 A

Question 4

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

Accepted Answer

A)  7.0% - 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% - 22.0%. 
C)  12.0% - 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% - 36.9%. 
A)  7.0% - 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% - 22.0%. 
C)  12.0% - 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% - 36.9%.

Question 5

It is difficult to define "ideal weight" because

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A)  body weight increases with age. 
B)  men tend to weigh more than women. 
C)  body weight is largely determined by genetics. 
D)  a wide range of weights can be associated with good health. 
A)  body weight increases with age. 
B)  men tend to weigh more than women. 
C)  body weight is largely determined by genetics. 
D)  a wide range of weights can be associated with good health.

Question 6

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

Accepted Answer

A)  personal motivation. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  dietary restriction. 
D)  a good nutrition counselor. 
A)  personal motivation. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  dietary restriction. 
D)  a good nutrition counselor.

Question 7

An effective method for weight reduction includes

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  limiting food groups. 
C)  the drug phenylpropylamine. 
D)  behavior modification. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  limiting food groups. 
C)  the drug phenylpropylamine. 
D)  behavior modification.

Question 8

Expression of genetic factors

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A)  determines an individual's body weight. 
B)  influences an individual's chance of becoming overweight. 
C)  cannot be overcome by diet and exercise habits. 
D)  is solely responsible for similarities in body weight within families. 
A)  determines an individual's body weight. 
B)  influences an individual's chance of becoming overweight. 
C)  cannot be overcome by diet and exercise habits. 
D)  is solely responsible for similarities in body weight within families.

Question 9

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

Accepted Answer

A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  diet. 
A)  weight. 
B)  height. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  diet.

Question 10

Clinically severe or significant obesity is defined as a BMI of

Accepted Answer

A)  40 or greater or a BMI of 35-39 with at least one obesity-related disorder. 
B)  35 or greater or a BMI of 35-39 with at least three obesity-related disorders. 
C)  35 or greater with at least two obesity-related disorders. 
D)  30 with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. 
A)  40 or greater or a BMI of 35-39 with at least one obesity-related disorder. 
B)  35 or greater or a BMI of 35-39 with at least three obesity-related disorders. 
C)  35 or greater with at least two obesity-related disorders. 
D)  30 with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Question 11

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

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A)  dry skin. 
B)  breathing difficulties. 
C)  abnormal hair growth. 
D)  erosion of dental enamel. 
A)  dry skin. 
B)  breathing difficulties. 
C)  abnormal hair growth. 
D)  erosion of dental enamel.

Question 12

A teenage girl who has a distorted body image and refuses to maintain a minimal acceptable body weight should be evaluated for

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive dieting. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive dieting.

Question 13

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately _____ lbs.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.4 - 15.0 
B)  18.6 - 22.1 
C)  25.6 - 30.5 
D)  38.6 - 44.2 
A)  8.4 - 15.0 
B)  18.6 - 22.1 
C)  25.6 - 30.5 
D)  38.6 - 44.2

Question 14

For men,the range of body fat percentage associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  7.0% - 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% - 22.0%. 
C)  21.0% - 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% - 36.9%. 
A)  7.0% - 15.8%. 
B)  14.5% - 22.0%. 
C)  21.0% - 25.8%. 
D)  32.2% - 36.9%.

Question 15

Mary is a 32-year-old woman who admits to repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food at one sitting,including two boxes of cookies,a family-size bag of chips,six candy bars,and even more at times.She then vomits to rid her body of the food.This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive overeating. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  fasting. 
D)  compulsive overeating.

Question 16

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  3000 
C)  3500 
D)  7000 
A)  1000 
B)  3000 
C)  3500 
D)  7000

Question 17

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

Accepted Answer

A)  eating quickly. 
B)  choosing small portions. 
C)  eating while doing other activities. 
D)  skipping meals. 
A)  eating quickly. 
B)  choosing small portions. 
C)  eating while doing other activities. 
D)  skipping meals.

Question 18

To lose 2 lbs over a 2-week period,caloric intake would need to be reduced by _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  300 
C)  350 
D)  500 
A)  150 
B)  300 
C)  350 
D)  500

Question 19

Health problems related to obesity include

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension and lung disease. 
B)  hypertension and diabetes. 
C)  diabetes and arthritis. 
D)  arthritis and asthma. 
A)  hypertension and lung disease. 
B)  hypertension and diabetes. 
C)  diabetes and arthritis. 
D)  arthritis and asthma.

Question 20

A sound food plan for weight loss contains

Accepted Answer

A)  very little fat content. 
B)  very little carbohydrate. 
C)  higher protein than carbohydrate. 
D)  a balance of macronutrients. 
A)  very little fat content. 
B)  very little carbohydrate. 
C)  higher protein than carbohydrate. 
D)  a balance of macronutrients.

Exam 15: Weight Management

A major contributing factor to the increase in obesity in the United States is

The hormone that tends to have the opposite effect to leptin is

The rate of weight loss by overweight adults should not exceed _____ lbs/week.

The total body fat content that is associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease for women is

It is difficult to define "ideal weight" because

The most important key to a successful weight-loss program is

An effective method for weight reduction includes

Expression of genetic factors

The most important factor in determining fatness or leanness is

Clinically severe or significant obesity is defined as a BMI of

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

A teenage girl who has a distorted body image and refuses to maintain a minimal acceptable body weight should be evaluated for

The acceptable amount of total body weight provided by fat for a 120-lb woman is approximately _____ lbs.

For men,the range of body fat percentage associated with the lowest risk of chronic disease is

Mary is a 32-year-old woman who admits to repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food at one sitting,including two boxes of cookies,a family-size bag of chips,six candy bars,and even more at times.She then vomits to rid her body of the food.This would be an example of

A 2-lb increase in fat is the kilocalorie equivalent of _____ kcal.

Food behaviors of value in a weight-reduction program include

To lose 2 lbs over a 2-week period,caloric intake would need to be reduced by _____ kcal/day.

Health problems related to obesity include

A sound food plan for weight loss contains

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