Question 1

Of the following,which is the best advice for lowering energy intake for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink 8 ounces of water after each meal 
B)  Select fewer energy-dense foods 
C)  Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention 
D)  Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite 
E)  Consume an alcoholic beverage with lunch and dinner 
A)  Drink 8 ounces of water after each meal 
B)  Select fewer energy-dense foods 
C)  Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention 
D)  Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite 
E)  Consume an alcoholic beverage with lunch and dinner

Question 2

White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics are called ________.

Accepted Answer

brite adip

Question 3

Your patient,Mr.Sinclair,has a BMI of 43 and wants to begin taking drugs to lose weight.He has glaucoma,but is otherwise healthy.Which of the following should not be prescribed for Mr.Sinclair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olestra 
B)  Orlistat 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Phentermine 
E)  Belviq 
A)  Olestra 
B)  Orlistat 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Phentermine 
E)  Belviq

Question 4

MATCHING
-White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics

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

Your best friend is obese.She tells you she wants to lose weight,but feels defeated just by how much she has to lose.She says she wishes she could drop 50 pounds in a month,so she could be motivated by the health benefits that kind of weight loss will bring.What advice can you give her regarding healthy weight loss goals and when she might begin to experience health benefits?

Accepted Answer

Depending on initial body weight,a reaso

Question 6

About how many people in the United States have clinically severe obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  8% 
E)  10% 
A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  8% 
E)  10%

Question 7

Why do fad diets appeal to so many Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on years of credible, but previously unpublished, research. 
B)  They ignore dietary recommendations and allow people to eat favorite foods freely. 
C)  They offer inexpensive, proven results. 
D)  They are paired with sophisticated testimonials from knowledgeable nutritionists. 
E)  They provide long-lasting results. 
A)  They are based on years of credible, but previously unpublished, research. 
B)  They ignore dietary recommendations and allow people to eat favorite foods freely. 
C)  They offer inexpensive, proven results. 
D)  They are paired with sophisticated testimonials from knowledgeable nutritionists. 
E)  They provide long-lasting results.

Question 8

What perceptions and prejudices do overweight and obese people face?

Accepted Answer

Many people assume that every obese pers

Question 9

Of the following,which procedures is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight?

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 10

What is the best meal-planning strategy for underweight people who desire to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select foods with saturated fats for maximum health benefits. 
B)  Eat just until the feeling of fullness begins; avoid feeling uncomfortable. 
C)  Drink more juice and milk. 
D)  Decrease the amount of food consumed within the first 20 minutes of a meal. 
E)  Eat the same amount as before, but spread it out over the entire day. 
A)  Select foods with saturated fats for maximum health benefits. 
B)  Eat just until the feeling of fullness begins; avoid feeling uncomfortable. 
C)  Drink more juice and milk. 
D)  Decrease the amount of food consumed within the first 20 minutes of a meal. 
E)  Eat the same amount as before, but spread it out over the entire day.

Question 11

How do environmental influences affect eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most. 
B)  People tend to eat more when dining alone because no one is there to shame them. 
C)  Limiting food intake to the length of a favorite sitcom can be a healthy eating habit. 
D)  Offering several flavors of the same food at each meal lessens the desire for it. 
E)  Eating directly from a food package lessens the need to use large plates, which facilitates overeating. 
A)  Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most. 
B)  People tend to eat more when dining alone because no one is there to shame them. 
C)  Limiting food intake to the length of a favorite sitcom can be a healthy eating habit. 
D)  Offering several flavors of the same food at each meal lessens the desire for it. 
E)  Eating directly from a food package lessens the need to use large plates, which facilitates overeating.

Question 12

Last year,an overweight woman was classified as "obese" based on her BMI.Since then,she has gained more weight and developed type 2 diabetes.She will be categorized with "critically severe obesity" as soon as her BMI reaches ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  33 
D)  35 
E)  40 
A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  33 
D)  35 
E)  40

Question 13

About how many U.S.adults are underweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  .2% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
E)  15% 
A)  .2% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
E)  15%

Question 14

To maintain weight loss,one should aim to lose 10% of initial body weight in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 weeks 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year 
A)  6 weeks 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year

Question 15

Successful weight-loss maintenance means achieving a minimum weight loss of ________ percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10, 3 months 
B)  5-10, 6 months 
C)  5-10, 1 year 
D)  10-15, 6 months 
E)  10-15, 1 year 
A)  5-10, 3 months 
B)  5-10, 6 months 
C)  5-10, 1 year 
D)  10-15, 6 months 
E)  10-15, 1 year

Question 16

MATCHING
-A saline-filled silicone device in the stomach to limit food intake

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 17

Which is true of nonprescription weight-loss products?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must be approved by the FDA. 
B)  They must be tested for safety and effectiveness by the manufacturer. 
C)  They must list all active and nonactive ingredients on the label. 
D)  Most have proved to be effective. 
E)  Many have proved to be harmful. 
A)  They must be approved by the FDA. 
B)  They must be tested for safety and effectiveness by the manufacturer. 
C)  They must list all active and nonactive ingredients on the label. 
D)  Most have proved to be effective. 
E)  Many have proved to be harmful.

Question 18

What happens to leptin and ghrelin levels when someone is sleep deprived?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both leptin and ghrelin increase 
B)  Both leptin and ghrelin decrease 
C)  Leptin decreases while ghrelin increases 
D)  Leptin increases while ghrelin decreases 
E)  No significant effects were observed. 
A)  Both leptin and ghrelin increase 
B)  Both leptin and ghrelin decrease 
C)  Leptin decreases while ghrelin increases 
D)  Leptin increases while ghrelin decreases 
E)  No significant effects were observed.

Question 19

Health care professionals suggest setting SMART goals to change one's eating behaviors.What does SMART stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based 
B)  Specific, Meaningful, Analytic, Relevant, Technological 
C)  Sensitive, Minimal, Accessible, Reliable, Time-bound 
D)  Supportive, Media-based, Attainable, Repeatable, Tertiary 
E)  Supportive, Minimal, Analytic, Reliable, Technological 
A)  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based 
B)  Specific, Meaningful, Analytic, Relevant, Technological 
C)  Sensitive, Minimal, Accessible, Reliable, Time-bound 
D)  Supportive, Media-based, Attainable, Repeatable, Tertiary 
E)  Supportive, Minimal, Analytic, Reliable, Technological

Question 20

How do white fat cells differ from brown fat cells and from brite fat cells?

Accepted Answer

The body has different types of adipose

Of the following,which is the best advice for lowering energy intake for weight loss?

White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics are called ________.

Your patient,Mr.Sinclair,has a BMI of 43 and wants to begin taking drugs to lose weight.He has glaucoma,but is otherwise healthy.Which of the following should not be prescribed for Mr.Sinclair?

MATCHING -White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics

About how many people in the United States have clinically severe obesity?

Why do fad diets appeal to so many Americans?

What perceptions and prejudices do overweight and obese people face?

Of the following,which procedures is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight?

What is the best meal-planning strategy for underweight people who desire to gain weight?

How do environmental influences affect eating habits?

Last year,an overweight woman was classified as "obese" based on her BMI.Since then,she has gained more weight and developed type 2 diabetes.She will be categorized with "critically severe obesity" as soon as her BMI reaches ________.

About how many U.S.adults are underweight?

To maintain weight loss,one should aim to lose 10% of initial body weight in ________.

Successful weight-loss maintenance means achieving a minimum weight loss of percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least .

MATCHING -A saline-filled silicone device in the stomach to limit food intake

Which is true of nonprescription weight-loss products?

What happens to leptin and ghrelin levels when someone is sleep deprived?

Health care professionals suggest setting SMART goals to change one's eating behaviors.What does SMART stand for?

How do white fat cells differ from brown fat cells and from brite fat cells?

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

Of the following,which is the best advice for lowering energy intake for weight loss?

White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics are called ________.

Your patient,Mr.Sinclair,has a BMI of 43 and wants to begin taking drugs to lose weight.He has glaucoma,but is otherwise healthy.Which of the following should not be prescribed for Mr.Sinclair?

MATCHING -White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics

About how many people in the United States have clinically severe obesity?

Why do fad diets appeal to so many Americans?

What perceptions and prejudices do overweight and obese people face?

Of the following,which procedures is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight?

What is the best meal-planning strategy for underweight people who desire to gain weight?

How do environmental influences affect eating habits?

Last year,an overweight woman was classified as "obese" based on her BMI.Since then,she has gained more weight and developed type 2 diabetes.She will be categorized with "critically severe obesity" as soon as her BMI reaches ________.

About how many U.S.adults are underweight?

To maintain weight loss,one should aim to lose 10% of initial body weight in ________.

Successful weight-loss maintenance means achieving a minimum weight loss of ________ percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least ________.

MATCHING -A saline-filled silicone device in the stomach to limit food intake

Which is true of nonprescription weight-loss products?

What happens to leptin and ghrelin levels when someone is sleep deprived?

Health care professionals suggest setting SMART goals to change one's eating behaviors.What does SMART stand for?

How do white fat cells differ from brown fat cells and from brite fat cells?

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

Filters

Successful weight-loss maintenance means achieving a minimum weight loss of percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least .