Question 1

A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value.What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?​

Accepted Answer

A) Her pregnancy outcome may be compromised by her too-low body fat.​ 
B) She needs to increase her body fat percentage to 40 for pregnancy. 
C) ​Her body composition is fine because she will gain weight during pregnancy. 
D) ​She needs to reduce her body fat in preparation for pregnancy. 
E) ​She will be unable to conceive if her BMI is less than 19. 
A) Her pregnancy outcome may be compromised by her too-low body fat.​ 
B) She needs to increase her body fat percentage to 40 for pregnancy. 
C) ​Her body composition is fine because she will gain weight during pregnancy. 
D) ​She needs to reduce her body fat in preparation for pregnancy. 
E) ​She will be unable to conceive if her BMI is less than 19.

Question 2

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S.recently?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical activity has increased dramatically over the past several years because of concerns with overweight. 
B) Outdoor work and play are the main contributors to leisure time activity in this country. 
C) ​Sedentary activities have replaced outdoor play for many people. 
D) ​Passive exercise with machines has helped people to lose weight without physical exertion. 
E) ​Obesity prevalence has risen because peopleeat too much after intense physical activity. 
A) Physical activity has increased dramatically over the past several years because of concerns with overweight. 
B) Outdoor work and play are the main contributors to leisure time activity in this country. 
C) ​Sedentary activities have replaced outdoor play for many people. 
D) ​Passive exercise with machines has helped people to lose weight without physical exertion. 
E) ​Obesity prevalence has risen because peopleeat too much after intense physical activity.

Question 3

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) avoid any snacks. 
B) eliminate breakfast. 
C) ​eat regularly. 
D) ​have one large meal each day. 
E) ​eat in response toexternal rather than internal cues. 
A) avoid any snacks. 
B) eliminate breakfast. 
C) ​eat regularly. 
D) ​have one large meal each day. 
E) ​eat in response toexternal rather than internal cues.

Question 4

Characteristics of victims of anorexia nervosa include:​

Accepted Answer

A) they are aware that they have a psychiatric condition. 
B) most are male. 
C) ​they are unfamiliar with the calorie content of foods. 
D) most come from middle- orupper-class families.​ 
E) ​they always avoid exercise because it makes them hungry. 
A) they are aware that they have a psychiatric condition. 
B) most are male. 
C) ​they are unfamiliar with the calorie content of foods. 
D) most come from middle- orupper-class families.​ 
E) ​they always avoid exercise because it makes them hungry.

Question 5

Quick,large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A) changes in fat stores. 
B) changes in body fluid content. 
C) ​changes in electrolytes and fluid balance. 
D) ​changes in lean tissues such as muscles. 
E) ​changes in bone minerals. 
A) changes in fat stores. 
B) changes in body fluid content. 
C) ​changes in electrolytes and fluid balance. 
D) ​changes in lean tissues such as muscles. 
E) ​changes in bone minerals.

Question 6

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:​

Accepted Answer

A) alter the body's metabolism. 
B) reduce satiety and hence appetite. 
C) ​provide the best balance of energy nutrients for weight loss. 
D) ​induce a calorie deficit. 
E) ​are easy to follow. 
A) alter the body's metabolism. 
B) reduce satiety and hence appetite. 
C) ​provide the best balance of energy nutrients for weight loss. 
D) ​induce a calorie deficit. 
E) ​are easy to follow.

Question 7

The best way to use physical activity to assist with weight control is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) begin a high-intensity exercise program to "jump-start" energy expenditure.​ 
B) work on strength-building activities with short duration and many repetitions. 
C) ​walk for 30 minutes twice a week. 
D) ​exercise daily in conjunction with a substantial calorie reduction. 
E) ​use exercise to make up for high-calorie meals and snacks. 
A) begin a high-intensity exercise program to "jump-start" energy expenditure.​ 
B) work on strength-building activities with short duration and many repetitions. 
C) ​walk for 30 minutes twice a week. 
D) ​exercise daily in conjunction with a substantial calorie reduction. 
E) ​use exercise to make up for high-calorie meals and snacks.

Question 8

Which type of tissue is particularly abundant in enzymes that engage in thermogenesis but don't accomplish any other work?​

Accepted Answer

A) lean 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) ​excess adipose 
D) ​brown adipose 
E) ​white adipose 
A) lean 
B) skeletal muscle 
C) ​excess adipose 
D) ​brown adipose 
E) ​white adipose

Question 9

You suspect that your new college roommate may have an eating disorder because,although she seems to have a normal body size,you have heard her frequently vomiting after a meal,and her tooth enamel is becoming corroded.She also will frequently eat 3 boxes of crackers at one time to relieve stress and will then feel guilty afterwards.These are most likely symptoms of:​

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) ​binge eating disorder. 
D) ​the female athlete triad. 
E) ​typical college stress. 
A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) ​binge eating disorder. 
D) ​the female athlete triad. 
E) ​typical college stress.

Question 10

How could a city official change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?​

Accepted Answer

A) invite a fitness center chain to open a franchise within town limits​ 
B) add bike lanes to busy roads 
C) ​limit the height of new buildings 
D) ​prevent homes and businesses from being built close together 
E) build more convenience stores that sell ready-to-eat prepackaged foods 
A) invite a fitness center chain to open a franchise within town limits​ 
B) add bike lanes to busy roads 
C) ​limit the height of new buildings 
D) ​prevent homes and businesses from being built close together 
E) build more convenience stores that sell ready-to-eat prepackaged foods

Question 11

Which types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?​

Accepted Answer

A) high in digestible starch 
B) lowin protein 
C) ​high in sugar 
D) ​high in fiber 
E) ​low in fat 
A) high in digestible starch 
B) lowin protein 
C) ​high in sugar 
D) ​high in fiber 
E) ​low in fat

Question 12

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.​

Accepted Answer

A) 2500​ 
B) 3000 
C) ​3500 
D) ​4000 
E) ​4200 
A) 2500​ 
B) 3000 
C) ​3500 
D) ​4000 
E) ​4200

Question 13

The thermic effect of foods can contribute to total energy expended in a day because:​

Accepted Answer

A) certain foods and herbs can intensify the increase in BMR when eaten with a meal. 
B) the energy expended metabolizing food can represent 40% of the daily energy used. 
C) ​it is much more efficient than the energy burned in physical activity. 
D) ​it uses up about 40% of a meal's energy,contributing the largest portion of total expended energy. 
E) ​metabolism is stepped up for several hours after a meal in the metabolic response to food ingestion. 
A) certain foods and herbs can intensify the increase in BMR when eaten with a meal. 
B) the energy expended metabolizing food can represent 40% of the daily energy used. 
C) ​it is much more efficient than the energy burned in physical activity. 
D) ​it uses up about 40% of a meal's energy,contributing the largest portion of total expended energy. 
E) ​metabolism is stepped up for several hours after a meal in the metabolic response to food ingestion.

Question 14

About ____ percent of a meal's energy value is used up in stepped-up metabolism in the five or so hours following that meal.​

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) ​15 
D) ​20 
E) ​25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) ​15 
D) ​20 
E) ​25

Question 15

Women in their reproductive years are likely to carry more intra-abdominal fat than are women past menopause.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness,and above a certain girth,disease risks rise.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.

Accepted Answer

When offered a delicious smorgasbord,peo

Question 18

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A) satiety. 
B) appetite. 
C) ​hunger. 
D) ​obesity. 
E) ​satiation. 
A) satiety. 
B) appetite. 
C) ​hunger. 
D) ​obesity. 
E) ​satiation.

Question 19

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful.What information would you provideto help her make her decision?​

Accepted Answer

A) She should not go through the surgery because of the complications others have experienced. 
B) Her BMI of 40 is not high enough to qualify for surgery because she does not have any chronic diseases. 
C) ​It is a good idea because the procedure is very simple and has very few complications. 
D) ​It is a serious decision because of the lifetime medical and nutrition supervision needed after surgery. 
E) ​With a BMI of 35 and coexisting heart disease risk factors,she is not a candidate for surgery. 
A) She should not go through the surgery because of the complications others have experienced. 
B) Her BMI of 40 is not high enough to qualify for surgery because she does not have any chronic diseases. 
C) ​It is a good idea because the procedure is very simple and has very few complications. 
D) ​It is a serious decision because of the lifetime medical and nutrition supervision needed after surgery. 
E) ​With a BMI of 35 and coexisting heart disease risk factors,she is not a candidate for surgery.

Question 20

Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?​

Accepted Answer

A) Sara,who weighs 145 lb and did step aerobics (0.062 cal/lb/min)for 35 minutes 
B) Ben,who weighs 180 lb and walked on the treadmill (0.048 cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes​ 
C) ​Mary,who weighs 120 lb and rode her bike (0.076 cal/lb/min)for 20 minutes 
D) ​Andrew,who weighs 163 lb and swam (0.058 cal/lb/min)for 30 minutes 
E) ​Kia,who weighs 185lb and ran on the treadmill (0.061cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes 
A) Sara,who weighs 145 lb and did step aerobics (0.062 cal/lb/min)for 35 minutes 
B) Ben,who weighs 180 lb and walked on the treadmill (0.048 cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes​ 
C) ​Mary,who weighs 120 lb and rode her bike (0.076 cal/lb/min)for 20 minutes 
D) ​Andrew,who weighs 163 lb and swam (0.058 cal/lb/min)for 30 minutes 
E) ​Kia,who weighs 185lb and ran on the treadmill (0.061cal/lb/min)for 25 minutes

A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value.What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S.recently?

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:

Characteristics of victims of anorexia nervosa include:

Quick,large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:

The best way to use physical activity to assist with weight control is to:

Which type of tissue is particularly abundant in enzymes that engage in thermogenesis but don't accomplish any other work?

How could a city official change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?

Which types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.

The thermic effect of foods can contribute to total energy expended in a day because:

About ____ percent of a meal's energy value is used up in stepped-up metabolism in the five or so hours following that meal.

Women in their reproductive years are likely to carry more intra-abdominal fat than are women past menopause.

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness,and above a certain girth,disease risks rise.

Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful.What information would you provideto help her make her decision?

Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?

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A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value.What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?​

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S.recently?

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:​

Characteristics of victims of anorexia nervosa include:​

Quick,large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:​

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:​

The best way to use physical activity to assist with weight control is to:​

Which type of tissue is particularly abundant in enzymes that engage in thermogenesis but don't accomplish any other work?​

How could a city official change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?​

Which types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?​

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.​

The thermic effect of foods can contribute to total energy expended in a day because:​

About ____ percent of a meal's energy value is used up in stepped-up metabolism in the five or so hours following that meal.​

Women in their reproductive years are likely to carry more intra-abdominal fat than are women past menopause.​

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness,and above a certain girth,disease risks rise.​

Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:​

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful.What information would you provideto help her make her decision?​

Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?​

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

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A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value.What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:

Characteristics of victims of anorexia nervosa include:

Quick,large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:

The best way to use physical activity to assist with weight control is to:

Which type of tissue is particularly abundant in enzymes that engage in thermogenesis but don't accomplish any other work?

How could a city official change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?

Which types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to ____ calories.

The thermic effect of foods can contribute to total energy expended in a day because:

About ____ percent of a meal's energy value is used up in stepped-up metabolism in the five or so hours following that meal.

Women in their reproductive years are likely to carry more intra-abdominal fat than are women past menopause.

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness,and above a certain girth,disease risks rise.

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful.What information would you provideto help her make her decision?

Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?