Question 1

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's minimum healthy weight 
B)  A person's maximum healthy weight 
C)  Point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D)  Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight 
E)  Point at which all LPL activity ceases 
A)  A person's minimum healthy weight 
B)  A person's maximum healthy weight 
C)  Point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly 
D)  Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight 
E)  Point at which all LPL activity ceases

Question 2

Weight maintenance may require a person to expend a minimum of ________ kcalories in physical activity per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  1250 
C)  1500 
D)  2500 
E)  3500 
A)  500 
B)  1250 
C)  1500 
D)  2500 
E)  3500

Question 3

In general,weight-loss diets need to provide a minimum of ________ kcalories per day for women.

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  800 
C)  1200 
D)  1600 
E)  1800 
A)  500 
B)  800 
C)  1200 
D)  1600 
E)  1800

Question 4

MATCHING
-FDA-approved drug that inhibits pancreatic lipase

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment 
A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment

Question 5

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up. 
B)  I want to be at my healthiest weight by my next doctor's appointment. 
C)  I will eat only healthy foods. 
D)  I will eat a healthy breakfast and run three miles every day. 
E)  I will start running 2 miles every morning and then run a marathon next month. 
A)  I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up. 
B)  I want to be at my healthiest weight by my next doctor's appointment. 
C)  I will eat only healthy foods. 
D)  I will eat a healthy breakfast and run three miles every day. 
E)  I will start running 2 miles every morning and then run a marathon next month.

Question 6

Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of prescription drugs to treat obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug therapies should be considered for both cosmetic and health reasons. 
B)  Most experts believe obesity is not a disease, so drugs should not be prescribed. 
C)  Most currently available drugs are proven effective in both the short and long term. 
D)  Physicians may prescribe "off-label" drugs to take advantage of their modest weight-loss effects. 
E)  Although initially effective, most drugs have eventually raised the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels. 
A)  Drug therapies should be considered for both cosmetic and health reasons. 
B)  Most experts believe obesity is not a disease, so drugs should not be prescribed. 
C)  Most currently available drugs are proven effective in both the short and long term. 
D)  Physicians may prescribe "off-label" drugs to take advantage of their modest weight-loss effects. 
E)  Although initially effective, most drugs have eventually raised the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels.

Question 7

MATCHING
-Classification for body weight below what is considered healthy

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment 
A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment

Question 8

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 
B)  5,000 
C)  7,500 
D)  10,000 
E)  15,000 
A)  2,500 
B)  5,000 
C)  7,500 
D)  10,000 
E)  15,000

Question 9

MATCHING
-A theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment 
A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment

Question 10

Of the following,which is an example of a behavior modification technique for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create a blog about your overeating habits to create a like-minded community. 
B)  Download an app to keep a record of your eating and exercise habits. 
C)  Create the "Clean Plate Club" at home and reward family members appropriately. 
D)  Eat with a buddy who will monitor your food intake. 
E)  Cook your own meals and eat alone to focus on your own habits. 
A)  Create a blog about your overeating habits to create a like-minded community. 
B)  Download an app to keep a record of your eating and exercise habits. 
C)  Create the "Clean Plate Club" at home and reward family members appropriately. 
D)  Eat with a buddy who will monitor your food intake. 
E)  Cook your own meals and eat alone to focus on your own habits.

Question 11

MATCHING
-Adipose tissue that primarily releases stored energy as heat

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment 
A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment

Question 12

Studies report that the differences in the time obese and lean people spend lying,sitting,standing,and moving account for about ________ kcalories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  350 
C)  550 
D)  750 
E)  1500 
A)  150 
B)  350 
C)  550 
D)  750 
E)  1500

Question 13

Which of the following is a protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin 
B)  Ghrelin 
C)  Elastin 
D)  Brite 
E)  Collagen 
A)  Leptin 
B)  Ghrelin 
C)  Elastin 
D)  Brite 
E)  Collagen

Question 14

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altered receptor activity for ghrelin 
B)  A genetic disorder resulting in obesity 
C)  Fat accumulation in the liver of leptin-resistant patients 
D)  A failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake 
E)  A genetic disorder characterized by loss of appetite 
A)  Altered receptor activity for ghrelin 
B)  A genetic disorder resulting in obesity 
C)  Fat accumulation in the liver of leptin-resistant patients 
D)  A failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake 
E)  A genetic disorder characterized by loss of appetite

Question 15

Of the following,which provides an example of an obesogenic environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Airlines have increased the length of all seatbelts. 
B)  Many companies provide employees with free memberships to local exercise facilities. 
C)  Celebrations often involve cake and alcoholic drinks. 
D)  Some high-end designers refuse to sell clothing in plus sizes. 
E)  Advertisements for weight-loss products and gyms frequently run in January. 
A)  Airlines have increased the length of all seatbelts. 
B)  Many companies provide employees with free memberships to local exercise facilities. 
C)  Celebrations often involve cake and alcoholic drinks. 
D)  Some high-end designers refuse to sell clothing in plus sizes. 
E)  Advertisements for weight-loss products and gyms frequently run in January.

Question 16

What do Americans find appealing about fad diets?

Accepted Answer

With more than half of our nation's adul

Question 17

In which procedure is 70 to 85 percent of the stomach removed and the rest stapled to create a vertical tube-shaped stomach with limited capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastric bypass 
B)  Gastric banding 
C)  Sleeve gastrectomy 
D)  Liposuction 
E)  Gastric aspiration 
A)  Gastric bypass 
B)  Gastric banding 
C)  Sleeve gastrectomy 
D)  Liposuction 
E)  Gastric aspiration

Question 18

To prevent weight gains and support weight losses,one should add ________ minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week.

Accepted Answer

A)  30-60 
B)  60-90 
C)  90-120 
D)  120-200 
E)  200-300 
A)  30-60 
B)  60-90 
C)  90-120 
D)  120-200 
E)  200-300

Question 19

A reputable weight-loss program will provide customers with honest predictions of success and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  with testimonials from previous, successful users 
B)  with testimonials from medical professionals 
C)  with statistics on weight cycling 
D)  will list the psychological benefits of weight loss 
E)  will explain the associated risks 
A)  with testimonials from previous, successful users 
B)  with testimonials from medical professionals 
C)  with statistics on weight cycling 
D)  will list the psychological benefits of weight loss 
E)  will explain the associated risks

Question 20

MATCHING
-Weight cycling resulting from sporadic restrictive dieting

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment 
A) 2 
B) 40 
C) 70 
D) 200-300 
E) Intragastric balloon
F)Yo-yo dieting
G)Leptin
H)Phentermine
I)Ghrelin
J)Orlistat
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Stomach
N)Brown fat
O)Brite adipocytes
P)Liposuction
Q)Underweight
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Spot reducing
T)Obesogenic environment

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

Weight maintenance may require a person to expend a minimum of ________ kcalories in physical activity per week.

In general,weight-loss diets need to provide a minimum of ________ kcalories per day for women.

MATCHING -FDA-approved drug that inhibits pancreatic lipase

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of prescription drugs to treat obesity?

MATCHING -Classification for body weight below what is considered healthy

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

MATCHING -A theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls

Of the following,which is an example of a behavior modification technique for weight loss?

MATCHING -Adipose tissue that primarily releases stored energy as heat

Studies report that the differences in the time obese and lean people spend lying,sitting,standing,and moving account for about ________ kcalories per day.

Which of the following is a protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure?

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Of the following,which provides an example of an obesogenic environment?

What do Americans find appealing about fad diets?

In which procedure is 70 to 85 percent of the stomach removed and the rest stapled to create a vertical tube-shaped stomach with limited capacity?

To prevent weight gains and support weight losses,one should add ________ minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week.

A reputable weight-loss program will provide customers with honest predictions of success and ________.

MATCHING -Weight cycling resulting from sporadic restrictive dieting

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 9: Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

Which of the following defines the body's set point?

Weight maintenance may require a person to expend a minimum of ________ kcalories in physical activity per week.

In general,weight-loss diets need to provide a minimum of ________ kcalories per day for women.

MATCHING -FDA-approved drug that inhibits pancreatic lipase

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of prescription drugs to treat obesity?

MATCHING -Classification for body weight below what is considered healthy

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

MATCHING -A theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls

Of the following,which is an example of a behavior modification technique for weight loss?

MATCHING -Adipose tissue that primarily releases stored energy as heat

Studies report that the differences in the time obese and lean people spend lying,sitting,standing,and moving account for about ________ kcalories per day.

Which of the following is a protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the ob gene that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure?

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Of the following,which provides an example of an obesogenic environment?

What do Americans find appealing about fad diets?

In which procedure is 70 to 85 percent of the stomach removed and the rest stapled to create a vertical tube-shaped stomach with limited capacity?

To prevent weight gains and support weight losses,one should add ________ minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week.

A reputable weight-loss program will provide customers with honest predictions of success and ________.

MATCHING -Weight cycling resulting from sporadic restrictive dieting

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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