Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Very little brown fat is found in adults, whereas more is seen in infants. 
B) White adipose is especially important in infants as a moderator of temperature extremes. 
C) The uncoupled reactions in brown and white adipose are the result of LPL-induced hydrolysis of ATP. 
D) Among the three types of adipose, namely, white, yellow, and brown, the white adipocytes account for the greatest amount of heat expenditure. 
E) White fat in adults is stored mostly around the neck and clavicles. 
A) Very little brown fat is found in adults, whereas more is seen in infants. 
B) White adipose is especially important in infants as a moderator of temperature extremes. 
C) The uncoupled reactions in brown and white adipose are the result of LPL-induced hydrolysis of ATP. 
D) Among the three types of adipose, namely, white, yellow, and brown, the white adipocytes account for the greatest amount of heat expenditure. 
E) White fat in adults is stored mostly around the neck and clavicles.

Question 2

What is the primary action of orlistat, a weight-loss drug?

Accepted Answer

A) It reduces taste sensation. 
B) It inhibits lipoprotein lipase. 
C) It inhibits pancreatic lipase. 
D) It alters circulating leptin concentrations. 
E) It enhances the release of epinephrine. 
A) It reduces taste sensation. 
B) It inhibits lipoprotein lipase. 
C) It inhibits pancreatic lipase. 
D) It alters circulating leptin concentrations. 
E) It enhances the release of epinephrine.

Question 3

What proportion of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A) 39% 
B) 49% 
C) 59% 
D) 69% 
E) 79% 
A) 39% 
B) 49% 
C) 59% 
D) 69% 
E) 79%

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of the body's response to engaging in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) After an intense and vigorous workout, metabolism remains elevated for several hours. 
B) Lower body fat is more readily lost from vigorous exercises that work primarily the hip and leg muscles. 
C) Blood glucose and fatty acid levels are low immediately after working out, but thereafter recover on their own. 
D) After an intense workout, most people immediately feel the urge to eat a large carbohydrate meal to replace glycogen stores. 
E) After intense exercise, gherlin secretion is typically elevated and remains so for several hours. 
A) After an intense and vigorous workout, metabolism remains elevated for several hours. 
B) Lower body fat is more readily lost from vigorous exercises that work primarily the hip and leg muscles. 
C) Blood glucose and fatty acid levels are low immediately after working out, but thereafter recover on their own. 
D) After an intense workout, most people immediately feel the urge to eat a large carbohydrate meal to replace glycogen stores. 
E) After intense exercise, gherlin secretion is typically elevated and remains so for several hours.

Question 5

Fad diets often produce weight loss, at least initially, because they

Accepted Answer

A) dictate the correct distribution of energy among the macronutrients. 
B) prevent rapid spikes and declines in one's blood glucose level. 
C) don't require people to count kcal, and are thus easier to stick to. 
D) are designed to limit energy intake to around 1200 kcal/day. 
E) are so enthusiastically followed by individuals on them. 
A) dictate the correct distribution of energy among the macronutrients. 
B) prevent rapid spikes and declines in one's blood glucose level. 
C) don't require people to count kcal, and are thus easier to stick to. 
D) are designed to limit energy intake to around 1200 kcal/day. 
E) are so enthusiastically followed by individuals on them.

Question 6

Individuals who are able to lose weight and successfully keep it off for at least a year typically

Accepted Answer

A) engage in 30 minutes of physical exercise daily. 
B) weigh themselves no more often than once a month. 
C) eat a diet with high energy density. 
D) eat a diet with low nutrient density. 
E) limit television to less than 10 hours per week. 
A) engage in 30 minutes of physical exercise daily. 
B) weigh themselves no more often than once a month. 
C) eat a diet with high energy density. 
D) eat a diet with low nutrient density. 
E) limit television to less than 10 hours per week.

Question 7

Discuss the interactive roles of leptin and ghrelin in food intake control.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have identified an obesity g

Question 8

The classification of underweight is achieved when the BMI first drops below

Accepted Answer

A) 14. 
B) 18.5. 
C) 20. 
D) 22.5. 
E) 25.5 
A) 14. 
B) 18.5. 
C) 20. 
D) 22.5. 
E) 25.5

Question 9

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucagon 
B) Lipoprotein lipase 
C) Cellulite synthetase 
D) Lipoprotein synthetase 
E) Adipose lipase 
A) Glucagon 
B) Lipoprotein lipase 
C) Cellulite synthetase 
D) Lipoprotein synthetase 
E) Adipose lipase

Question 10

The weight-loss drug ____________________ interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety and reduce food intake.

Accepted Answer

Lorcaserin

Question 11

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

Accepted Answer

A) The costs are prohibitive. 
B) The products were found to be ineffective for weight loss. 
C) The products were implicated in several cases of heart attacks and seizures. 
D) The products were found to contain contaminants that were believed to be responsible for inducing liver failure. 
E) They were contaminated with substances that induced a Parkinson-like syndrome. 
A) The costs are prohibitive. 
B) The products were found to be ineffective for weight loss. 
C) The products were implicated in several cases of heart attacks and seizures. 
D) The products were found to contain contaminants that were believed to be responsible for inducing liver failure. 
E) They were contaminated with substances that induced a Parkinson-like syndrome.

Question 12

MATCHING
-Percentage of nonprescription weight-loss product users in the United States who are at a normal weight

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic

Question 13

The enzyme ____________________ plays a major role in the metabolism and transport of lipids,

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzyme ____________________ plays a major role...

Question 14

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

Accepted Answer

A) assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids. 
B) remove triglycerides from blood for storage. 
C) trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue. 
D) release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes. 
E) stimulate the release of gherlin and leptin. 
A) assist bile in the digestion of dietary lipids. 
B) remove triglycerides from blood for storage. 
C) trigger adipokine release from adipose tissue. 
D) release triglycerides from storage within adipocytes. 
E) stimulate the release of gherlin and leptin.

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

Accepted Answer

A) It is lower in obese people. 
B) It is independent of LPL activity. 
C) It is higher in females than males. 
D) It is independent of the body's set point. 
E) It is consistent throughout the lifespan. 
A) It is lower in obese people. 
B) It is independent of LPL activity. 
C) It is higher in females than males. 
D) It is independent of the body's set point. 
E) It is consistent throughout the lifespan.

Question 16

MATCHING
-Recommended minimum number of minutes per week of moderately intense physical activity to prevent weight gain

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic

Question 17

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5-2 lbs/week 
B) 3-4 lbs/week 
C) 5% body weight/month 
D) 7.5% body weight/month 
E) 10% body weight/month 
A) 0.5-2 lbs/week 
B) 3-4 lbs/week 
C) 5% body weight/month 
D) 7.5% body weight/month 
E) 10% body weight/month

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in formerly obese people who have lost weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Their basal metabolic rates are higher after weight loss than during the obese state. 
B) Energy expenditure is the same as in people who were never obese. 
C) Energy requirements are lower than expected for their current body weight. 
D) Energy expenditure is the same per kg body weight as compared with the obese state. 
E) Their basal metabolic rate is effectively reset to a normal range by weight loss. 
A) Their basal metabolic rates are higher after weight loss than during the obese state. 
B) Energy expenditure is the same as in people who were never obese. 
C) Energy requirements are lower than expected for their current body weight. 
D) Energy expenditure is the same per kg body weight as compared with the obese state. 
E) Their basal metabolic rate is effectively reset to a normal range by weight loss.

Question 19

MATCHING
-Hormone that stimulates appetite

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 10 
D) 40 
E) 69
F)200-300
G)Leptin
H)Orlistat
I)Ghrelin
J)The Dukan Diet
K)Set point
L)White fat
M)Cinch!
N)Brown fat
O)Ephedrine
P)Liposuction
Q)Bypass
R)Lipoprotein lipase
S)Cognitive restructuring
T)Obesogenic

Question 20

What percentage of people in the United States who use nonprescription weight-loss products have a normal weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 35 
E) 45 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 35 
E) 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

What is the primary action of orlistat, a weight-loss drug?

What proportion of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?

Which of the following is a feature of the body's response to engaging in physical activity?

Fad diets often produce weight loss, at least initially, because they

Individuals who are able to lose weight and successfully keep it off for at least a year typically

Discuss the interactive roles of leptin and ghrelin in food intake control.

The classification of underweight is achieved when the BMI first drops below

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

The weight-loss drug ____________________ interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety and reduce food intake.

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

MATCHING -Percentage of nonprescription weight-loss product users in the United States who are at a normal weight

The enzyme ____________________ plays a major role in the metabolism and transport of lipids,

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

MATCHING -Recommended minimum number of minutes per week of moderately intense physical activity to prevent weight gain

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in formerly obese people who have lost weight?

MATCHING -Hormone that stimulates appetite

What percentage of people in the United States who use nonprescription weight-loss products have a normal weight?

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 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 9: Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

Which of the following is a characteristic of the body's major types of adipose tissue?

What is the primary action of orlistat, a weight-loss drug?

What proportion of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?

Which of the following is a feature of the body's response to engaging in physical activity?

Fad diets often produce weight loss, at least initially, because they

Individuals who are able to lose weight and successfully keep it off for at least a year typically

Discuss the interactive roles of leptin and ghrelin in food intake control.

The classification of underweight is achieved when the BMI first drops below

Which of the following is known to promote fat storage in adipocytes?

The weight-loss drug ____________________ interacts with brain serotonin receptors to increase satiety and reduce food intake.

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

MATCHING -Percentage of nonprescription weight-loss product users in the United States who are at a normal weight

The enzyme ____________________ plays a major role in the metabolism and transport of lipids,

The major function of lipoprotein lipase is to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the rate of dietary fat oxidation?

MATCHING -Recommended minimum number of minutes per week of moderately intense physical activity to prevent weight gain

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in formerly obese people who have lost weight?

MATCHING -Hormone that stimulates appetite

What percentage of people in the United States who use nonprescription weight-loss products have a normal weight?

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 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