Question 1

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

Accepted Answer

A) decrease water intake. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers. 
D) develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible. 
E) use herbal supplements to speed up metabolism. 
A) decrease water intake. 
B) increase physical activity. 
C) speed up thyroid activity with metabolic enhancers. 
D) develop ketosis by keeping carbohydrate intake as low as possible. 
E) use herbal supplements to speed up metabolism.

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) They may lead to weight gain in some people. 
B) They automatically lower a person's daily energy intake. 
C) They delay gastric emptying time, leading to enhanced satiety. 
D) They trigger epinephrine secretion, which suppresses appetite. 
E) They increase release of endogenous opiates. 
A) They may lead to weight gain in some people. 
B) They automatically lower a person's daily energy intake. 
C) They delay gastric emptying time, leading to enhanced satiety. 
D) They trigger epinephrine secretion, which suppresses appetite. 
E) They increase release of endogenous opiates.

Question 3

____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake...

Question 4

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs) is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 15-20 
D) 20-25 
E) 25-30 
A) 5-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 15-20 
D) 20-25 
E) 25-30

Question 5

MATCHING
-Substitution of positive, supportive thoughts for negative, self-defeating thoughts

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 6

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause lots of gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. Which of the following should 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 7

MATCHING
-A cosmetic surgical procedure

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 8

Describe psychological problems encountered by obese people in their attempts to lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Large segments of our society place such

Question 9

Which of the following would be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat energy-dense foods. 
B) Drink alcohol regularly. 
C) Eat a large number of small meals. 
D) Refrain from regular physical exercise. 
E) Refrain from between-meal snacking. 
A) Eat energy-dense foods. 
B) Drink alcohol regularly. 
C) Eat a large number of small meals. 
D) Refrain from regular physical exercise. 
E) Refrain from between-meal snacking.

Question 10

What is the principal reason that appetite is turned off immediately after a person finishes an intense workout?

Accepted Answer

A) The feeling of thirst overpowers the desire for food. 
B) The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin. 
C) Glucose and fatty acids are still abundant in the blood. 
D) The senses of smell and taste are suppressed for at least one hour. 
E) Leptin secretion is markedly increased. 
A) The feeling of thirst overpowers the desire for food. 
B) The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin. 
C) Glucose and fatty acids are still abundant in the blood. 
D) The senses of smell and taste are suppressed for at least one hour. 
E) Leptin secretion is markedly increased.

Question 11

Incorporating large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) calometrics. 
B) minimetrics. 
C) densification. 
D) volumetrics. 
E) substitution. 
A) calometrics. 
B) minimetrics. 
C) densification. 
D) volumetrics. 
E) substitution.

Question 12

A typical person who burns 200 kcalories during a 2-mile run would, in the postexercise period, burn an additional

Accepted Answer

A) 10 kcalories. 
B) 20 kcalories. 
C) 30 kcalories. 
D) 40 kcalories. 
E) 50 kcalories. 
A) 10 kcalories. 
B) 20 kcalories. 
C) 30 kcalories. 
D) 40 kcalories. 
E) 50 kcalories.

Question 13

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased loss of energy as heat 
B) Reduction of fat cell number 
C) Lowering of basal metabolism 
D) Proliferation of fat cell number 
E) Increased fat storage 
A) Increased loss of energy as heat 
B) Reduction of fat cell number 
C) Lowering of basal metabolism 
D) Proliferation of fat cell number 
E) Increased fat storage

Question 14

Discuss the meaning and significance of the term "obesogenic environment."

Accepted Answer

With obesity rates rising and the gene p

Question 15

The weight-loss drug ____________________ inhibits pancreatic lipase activity in the GI tract, thus blocking digestion and absorption of dietary fat and limiting energy intake.

Accepted Answer

Orlistat,

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of liposuction?

Accepted Answer

A) It often improves blood pressure and insulin sensitivity. 
B) It results in a typical loss of body weight of 25 to 50 lbs. 
C) It results in a return of body fat within a year, primarily to the abdomen. 
D) It is considered a valid but slightly less effective alternative to gastric bypass. 
E) It is effective for weight loss in older but not younger people. 
A) It often improves blood pressure and insulin sensitivity. 
B) It results in a typical loss of body weight of 25 to 50 lbs. 
C) It results in a return of body fat within a year, primarily to the abdomen. 
D) It is considered a valid but slightly less effective alternative to gastric bypass. 
E) It is effective for weight loss in older but not younger people.

Question 17

In obese people, what are the physical and metabolic advantages from as little as a 5- to 10-lb loss of weight?

Accepted Answer

Even modest weight loss brings health be

Question 18

MATCHING
-Percentage of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese

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 19

Of the following, which is among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavior modification training 
B) Punishment of any weight losses 
C) Forced awakening during the night for supplemental meals and snacks 
D) Tube feeding during the night 
E) Increased alcohol consumption 
A) Behavior modification training 
B) Punishment of any weight losses 
C) Forced awakening during the night for supplemental meals and snacks 
D) Tube feeding during the night 
E) Increased alcohol consumption

Question 20

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink 8 ounces of water prior to each meal. 
B) Select less 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 prior to each meal. 
B) Select less 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.

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue.

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs) is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

MATCHING -Substitution of positive, supportive thoughts for negative, self-defeating thoughts

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause lots of gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. Which of the following should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair?

MATCHING -A cosmetic surgical procedure

Describe psychological problems encountered by obese people in their attempts to lose weight.

Which of the following would be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

What is the principal reason that appetite is turned off immediately after a person finishes an intense workout?

Incorporating large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes referred to as

A typical person who burns 200 kcalories during a 2-mile run would, in the postexercise period, burn an additional

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

Discuss the meaning and significance of the term "obesogenic environment."

The weight-loss drug ____________________ inhibits pancreatic lipase activity in the GI tract, thus blocking digestion and absorption of dietary fat and limiting energy intake.

Which of the following is a characteristic of liposuction?

In obese people, what are the physical and metabolic advantages from as little as a 5- to 10-lb loss of weight?

MATCHING -Percentage of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese

Of the following, which is among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

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

An important aid in any weight-loss diet program is to

Which of the following is a feature of the use of artificial sweeteners to control body weight?

____________________ maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue.

What minimum amount of body weight loss (lbs) is shown to improve physical capabilities and quality of life?

MATCHING -Substitution of positive, supportive thoughts for negative, self-defeating thoughts

Your patient, Mr. Sinclair, has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause lots of gastrointestinal discomfort and would prefer to take one that doesn't give him any of these side effects. Which of the following should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair?

MATCHING -A cosmetic surgical procedure

Describe psychological problems encountered by obese people in their attempts to lose weight.

Which of the following would be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

What is the principal reason that appetite is turned off immediately after a person finishes an intense workout?

Incorporating large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes referred to as

A typical person who burns 200 kcalories during a 2-mile run would, in the postexercise period, burn an additional

What is the significance of the uncoupling proteins in adipose tissue?

Discuss the meaning and significance of the term "obesogenic environment."

The weight-loss drug ____________________ inhibits pancreatic lipase activity in the GI tract, thus blocking digestion and absorption of dietary fat and limiting energy intake.

Which of the following is a characteristic of liposuction?

In obese people, what are the physical and metabolic advantages from as little as a 5- to 10-lb loss of weight?

MATCHING -Percentage of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese

Of the following, which is among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?

Which of the following would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

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