Question 1

Of the following males,who would have the lowest BMR?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-year-old 
B)  16-year-old 
C)  46-year-old 
D)  76-year-old 
A)  6-year-old 
B)  16-year-old 
C)  46-year-old 
D)  76-year-old

Question 2

Being classified as overweight according to BMI does not necessarily equate to excess health risks if a person makes wise food choices and exercises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ghrelin is a protein that increases appetite
Multiple Choice Questions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Underwater weighing assesses body composition based on the principle that

Accepted Answer

A)  lean body tissue is more dense than adipose tissue. 
B)  adipose tissue is more dense than lean body tissue. 
C)  adipose tissue is composed of mostly water. 
D)  body fluids are not being weighed using this method. 
A)  lean body tissue is more dense than adipose tissue. 
B)  adipose tissue is more dense than lean body tissue. 
C)  adipose tissue is composed of mostly water. 
D)  body fluids are not being weighed using this method.

Question 5

How many calories are in one pound of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  2500 
B)  3500 
C)  4500 
D)  5500 
A)  2500 
B)  3500 
C)  4500 
D)  5500

Question 6

The best predictor of your basal metabolic rate is

Accepted Answer

A)  your exercise pattern. 
B)  what you had for breakfast. 
C)  your lean body mass. 
D)  environmental temperature. 
A)  your exercise pattern. 
B)  what you had for breakfast. 
C)  your lean body mass. 
D)  environmental temperature.

Question 7

The semi-starvation of anorexia nervosa results in many physiological changes,such as

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased basal metabolism. 
B)  lanugo. 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  dry, scaly, cold skin. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  decreased basal metabolism. 
B)  lanugo. 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia. 
D)  dry, scaly, cold skin. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 8

Before recommending treatment for obesity,the health professional should

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A)  assess current health status. 
B)  take a family history of obesity-related disease. 
C)  determine fat distribution in the patient. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  assess current health status. 
B)  take a family history of obesity-related disease. 
C)  determine fat distribution in the patient. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 9

Most likely,a weight-reduction program that requires dieters to only eat 20 different foods is a sound diet plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are useful behavior modification principles for weight control EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating favorite foods from one's diet. 
B)  working out with a friend. 
C)  recording eating behaviors to identify situations that contribute to overeating. 
D)  shopping from a grocery list. 
A)  eliminating favorite foods from one's diet. 
B)  working out with a friend. 
C)  recording eating behaviors to identify situations that contribute to overeating. 
D)  shopping from a grocery list.

Question 11

A weight-loss program is probably a fad diet if it

Accepted Answer

A)  recommends expensive nutrient supplements. 
B)  uses testimonials from famous people to promote the diet. 
C)  promotes quick weight loss. 
D)  guarantees weight-loss success for everyone. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  recommends expensive nutrient supplements. 
B)  uses testimonials from famous people to promote the diet. 
C)  promotes quick weight loss. 
D)  guarantees weight-loss success for everyone. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 12

Why is quick weight loss usually a loss of fluid,protein,and glycogen?

Accepted Answer

Quick weight loss is often a result of l

Question 13

The primary intent of gastroplasty is to

Accepted Answer

A)  speed transit time. 
B)  limit stomach volume. 
C)  prevent snacking. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  speed transit time. 
B)  limit stomach volume. 
C)  prevent snacking. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Women carry more body fat than men for reproductive purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How does leptin affect appetite?

Accepted Answer

Leptin is a hormone predominantly made b

Question 16

To counteract the binge,the bulimic patient may

Accepted Answer

A)  induce vomiting. 
B)  take laxatives. 
C)  over-exercise. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  induce vomiting. 
B)  take laxatives. 
C)  over-exercise. 
D)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 17

To calculate basal energy needs using the equations developed by the Food and Nutrition Board,one needs information about the individual's

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  weight. 
C)  height. 
D)  gender. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  age. 
B)  weight. 
C)  height. 
D)  gender. 
E)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 18

A weight-reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss

Accepted Answer

A)  exceeds 10% of starting weight. 
B)  is maintained. 
C)  results in a BMI of below 25. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  exceeds 10% of starting weight. 
B)  is maintained. 
C)  results in a BMI of below 25. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Compare and contrast anorexia nervosa and bulimia.In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are both ea

Question 20

Bioelectrical impedance assesses body composition based on the principle that

Accepted Answer

A)  atomic nuclei behave like magnets when an external magnetic field is applied across the body. 
B)  adipose tissue is more dense than lean body tissue. 
C)  electrical conductivity is greater in lean tissue than in adipose tissue. 
D)  fat-free mass is proportional to total body potassium. 
A)  atomic nuclei behave like magnets when an external magnetic field is applied across the body. 
B)  adipose tissue is more dense than lean body tissue. 
C)  electrical conductivity is greater in lean tissue than in adipose tissue. 
D)  fat-free mass is proportional to total body potassium.

Of the following males,who would have the lowest BMR?

Being classified as overweight according to BMI does not necessarily equate to excess health risks if a person makes wise food choices and exercises.

Ghrelin is a protein that increases appetite Multiple Choice Questions

Underwater weighing assesses body composition based on the principle that

How many calories are in one pound of fat?

The best predictor of your basal metabolic rate is

The semi-starvation of anorexia nervosa results in many physiological changes,such as

Before recommending treatment for obesity,the health professional should

Most likely,a weight-reduction program that requires dieters to only eat 20 different foods is a sound diet plan.

All of the following are useful behavior modification principles for weight control EXCEPT

A weight-loss program is probably a fad diet if it

Why is quick weight loss usually a loss of fluid,protein,and glycogen?

The primary intent of gastroplasty is to

Women carry more body fat than men for reproductive purposes.

How does leptin affect appetite?

To counteract the binge,the bulimic patient may

To calculate basal energy needs using the equations developed by the Food and Nutrition Board,one needs information about the individual's

A weight-reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss

Compare and contrast anorexia nervosa and bulimia.In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?

Bioelectrical impedance assesses body composition based on the principle that

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Exam 10: Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Of the following males,who would have the lowest BMR?

Being classified as overweight according to BMI does not necessarily equate to excess health risks if a person makes wise food choices and exercises.

Ghrelin is a protein that increases appetite Multiple Choice Questions

Underwater weighing assesses body composition based on the principle that

How many calories are in one pound of fat?

The best predictor of your basal metabolic rate is

The semi-starvation of anorexia nervosa results in many physiological changes,such as

Before recommending treatment for obesity,the health professional should

Most likely,a weight-reduction program that requires dieters to only eat 20 different foods is a sound diet plan.

All of the following are useful behavior modification principles for weight control EXCEPT

A weight-loss program is probably a fad diet if it

Why is quick weight loss usually a loss of fluid,protein,and glycogen?

The primary intent of gastroplasty is to

Women carry more body fat than men for reproductive purposes.

How does leptin affect appetite?

To counteract the binge,the bulimic patient may

To calculate basal energy needs using the equations developed by the Food and Nutrition Board,one needs information about the individual's

A weight-reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss

Compare and contrast anorexia nervosa and bulimia.In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different?

Bioelectrical impedance assesses body composition based on the principle that

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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