Question 1

A cathartic is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) strong laxative 
B) drug that induces vomiting 
C) device to measure skinfold thickness 
D) device to measure the amount of intra-abdominal fat 
E) drug that decreases the urge to vomit 
A) strong laxative 
B) drug that induces vomiting 
C) device to measure skinfold thickness 
D) device to measure the amount of intra-abdominal fat 
E) drug that decreases the urge to vomit

Question 2

____________________ refers to adjustments in energy expenditure related to changes in environment such as extreme cold and to physiological events such as overfeeding, trauma, and changes in hormone status.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive t

Question 3

MATCHING
-Maximum thermic effect of alcohol as percentage

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 4

What best explains the relationship between excess body fat and higher risk for cancers of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A) Obese women are more sedentary, which promotes cancer development. 
B) The higher levels of body fat act as a reservoir of carcinogenic substances. 
C) Excess body fat produces more estrogen, which may promote tumor development. 
D) The greater food consumption of obese women provides a higher intake of naturally-occurring carcinogens. 
E) Obese women have impaired immune function which decreases their ability to deal with cancer-causing viruses. 
A) Obese women are more sedentary, which promotes cancer development. 
B) The higher levels of body fat act as a reservoir of carcinogenic substances. 
C) Excess body fat produces more estrogen, which may promote tumor development. 
D) The greater food consumption of obese women provides a higher intake of naturally-occurring carcinogens. 
E) Obese women have impaired immune function which decreases their ability to deal with cancer-causing viruses.

Question 5

According to much research, in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with the highest risks for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Neck 
B) Abdomen 
C) Hips and thighs 
D) Arms and shoulders 
E) Legs and feet 
A) Neck 
B) Abdomen 
C) Hips and thighs 
D) Arms and shoulders 
E) Legs and feet

Question 6

Compare basal metabolic rate with resting metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the ra

Question 7

MATCHING
-A factor that raises basal metabolism

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 8

What is the range of body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10% 
B) 18-21% 
C) 22-30% 
D) 32-40% 
E) 41-47% 
A) 5-10% 
B) 18-21% 
C) 22-30% 
D) 32-40% 
E) 41-47%

Question 9

You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for six weeks. Which measurement would best assess the patient's energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A) Body composition 
B) Basal metabolic rate 
C) Physical activity level 
D) Adaptive thermogenesis 
E) Usual caloric intake 
A) Body composition 
B) Basal metabolic rate 
C) Physical activity level 
D) Adaptive thermogenesis 
E) Usual caloric intake

Question 10

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 24 inches 
B) 28 inches 
C) 35 inches 
D) 42 inches 
E) 48 inches 
A) 24 inches 
B) 28 inches 
C) 35 inches 
D) 42 inches 
E) 48 inches

Question 11

What are some of the physiological consequences in a person who falls below a certain threshold for body fat?

Accepted Answer

An underweight person, especially an old

Question 12

What is a common method used to assess body fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Impedence densitometry 
B) Radioactive sodium count 
C) Bioelectric absorptiometry 
D) Air displacement plethysmography 
E) DXA scan 
A) Impedence densitometry 
B) Radioactive sodium count 
C) Bioelectric absorptiometry 
D) Air displacement plethysmography 
E) DXA scan

Question 13

High-fat foods stimulate the appetite mostly because they ____.

Accepted Answer

A) are satiating 
B) are flavorful 
C) suppress salivary gland secretion 
D) trigger the release of oxyntomodulin 
E) increase secretion of endorphins 
A) are satiating 
B) are flavorful 
C) suppress salivary gland secretion 
D) trigger the release of oxyntomodulin 
E) increase secretion of endorphins

Question 14

MATCHING
-Response to the smell of favorite food

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 15

MATCHING
-Lower range of body fat percentage in normal-weight men

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 16

What is a consequence of losing excess body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) It reverses atherosclerosis. 
B) It lowers HDL-cholesterol. 
C) It increases insulin resistance. 
D) It raises the number of immune cells in adipose tissue. 
E) It increases triglycerides. 
A) It reverses atherosclerosis. 
B) It lowers HDL-cholesterol. 
C) It increases insulin resistance. 
D) It raises the number of immune cells in adipose tissue. 
E) It increases triglycerides.

Question 17

Why does use of the BMI overestimate the prevalence of obesity in the African-American population?

Accepted Answer

A) Blacks have a higher average height than whites. 
B) Blacks have denser bones and higher body protein concentrations than whites. 
C) Blacks tend to have different proportions of brown and white adipose tissue than whites. 
D) The fat pads in blacks are situated primarily around the hips, whereas in whites the pads are primarily abdominal. 
E) Blacks have both lower average height and higher average weight than whites. 
A) Blacks have a higher average height than whites. 
B) Blacks have denser bones and higher body protein concentrations than whites. 
C) Blacks tend to have different proportions of brown and white adipose tissue than whites. 
D) The fat pads in blacks are situated primarily around the hips, whereas in whites the pads are primarily abdominal. 
E) Blacks have both lower average height and higher average weight than whites.

Question 18

MATCHING
-A feeling of fullness after eating

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 18 
D) 20 
E) 25
F)100
G)7000
H)Fasting
I)Satiety
J)Hunger
K)Caffeine
L)Appetite
M)External cue
N)Stress eating
O)Thermic effect
P)Basal metabolism
Q)Direct calorimetry
R)Indirect calorimetry
S)Specific dynamic effect
T)Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of weight loss during starvation is lean body mass?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 75%

Question 20

Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder. What is known about its treatment?

Accepted Answer

People with binge-eating disorder typica

A cathartic is a ____.

____________________ refers to adjustments in energy expenditure related to changes in environment such as extreme cold and to physiological events such as overfeeding, trauma, and changes in hormone status.

MATCHING -Maximum thermic effect of alcohol as percentage

What best explains the relationship between excess body fat and higher risk for cancers of the female reproductive system?

According to much research, in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with the highest risks for cardiovascular disease?

Compare basal metabolic rate with resting metabolic rate.

MATCHING -A factor that raises basal metabolism

What is the range of body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age?

You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for six weeks. Which measurement would best assess the patient's energy expenditure?

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ____.

What are some of the physiological consequences in a person who falls below a certain threshold for body fat?

What is a common method used to assess body fat?

High-fat foods stimulate the appetite mostly because they ____.

MATCHING -Response to the smell of favorite food

MATCHING -Lower range of body fat percentage in normal-weight men

What is a consequence of losing excess body weight?

Why does use of the BMI overestimate the prevalence of obesity in the African-American population?

MATCHING -A feeling of fullness after eating

Approximately what percentage of weight loss during starvation is lean body mass?

Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder. What is known about its treatment?

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

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

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

Water and 123 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 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition

A cathartic is a ____.

____________________ refers to adjustments in energy expenditure related to changes in environment such as extreme cold and to physiological events such as overfeeding, trauma, and changes in hormone status.

MATCHING -Maximum thermic effect of alcohol as percentage

What best explains the relationship between excess body fat and higher risk for cancers of the female reproductive system?

According to much research, in what region of the body is the storage of excess body fat associated with the highest risks for cardiovascular disease?

Compare basal metabolic rate with resting metabolic rate.

MATCHING -A factor that raises basal metabolism

What is the range of body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age?

You are planning a diet for a hospitalized patient who cannot participate in physical activity because both of his legs are broken and he will be bedridden for six weeks. Which measurement would best assess the patient's energy expenditure?

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ____.

What are some of the physiological consequences in a person who falls below a certain threshold for body fat?

What is a common method used to assess body fat?

High-fat foods stimulate the appetite mostly because they ____.

MATCHING -Response to the smell of favorite food

MATCHING -Lower range of body fat percentage in normal-weight men

What is a consequence of losing excess body weight?

Why does use of the BMI overestimate the prevalence of obesity in the African-American population?

MATCHING -A feeling of fullness after eating

Approximately what percentage of weight loss during starvation is lean body mass?

Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder. What is known about its treatment?

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

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

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

Water and 123 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