Question 1

For many years,Erin's weight has been stable at ~132 pounds.This weight is commonly described as her:

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance level. 
B) set point. 
C) trigger point. 
D) weight stability setting. 
A) maintenance level. 
B) set point. 
C) trigger point. 
D) weight stability setting.

Question 2

_________ is produced in the stomach and stimulates food intake.

Accepted Answer

A) Ghrelin 
B) Cholecystokinin 
C) Peptide PYY 
D) Gastrin 
A) Ghrelin 
B) Cholecystokinin 
C) Peptide PYY 
D) Gastrin

Question 3

Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI 
B) Bioelectric impedance 
C) DEXA 
D) Bod Pod 
A) MRI 
B) Bioelectric impedance 
C) DEXA 
D) Bod Pod

Question 4

A higher incidence of heart disease,high blood pressure,stroke and diabetes is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) fat on hips and thighs. 
B) subcutaneous fat. 
C) visceral fat. 
D) Any fat,no matter where it is deposited. 
A) fat on hips and thighs. 
B) subcutaneous fat. 
C) visceral fat. 
D) Any fat,no matter where it is deposited.

Question 5

What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?

Accepted Answer

A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise. 
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals. 
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food. 
D) It accurately measures percent body fat. 
A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise. 
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals. 
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food. 
D) It accurately measures percent body fat.

Question 6

Ryan would like to lose weight.His energy needs are 2400 kcal/day.If he eats ~1900 kcals/day,in four weeks approximately how much weight will Ryan have lost?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 pounds 
B) 4 pounds 
C) 9 pounds 
D) 12 pounds 
A) 2 pounds 
B) 4 pounds 
C) 9 pounds 
D) 12 pounds

Question 7

Obesity increases the risk of some cancers because:

Accepted Answer

A) the high fat foods typically consumed have abundant cancer-promoting substances. 
B) adipose tissue produces hormones which promote cell proliferation. 
C) high blood triglycerides commonly seen in obesity damage DNA in cells lining the major blood vessels. 
D) obese individuals tend to be sedentary. 
A) the high fat foods typically consumed have abundant cancer-promoting substances. 
B) adipose tissue produces hormones which promote cell proliferation. 
C) high blood triglycerides commonly seen in obesity damage DNA in cells lining the major blood vessels. 
D) obese individuals tend to be sedentary.

Question 8

After eating a large dinner,we feel full and satisfied.The term to describe this feeling is:

Accepted Answer

A) appetite suppression. 
B) caloric equilibrium. 
C) hunger displacement. 
D) satiety. 
A) appetite suppression. 
B) caloric equilibrium. 
C) hunger displacement. 
D) satiety.

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT help to explain why Americans are now eating more kcals than 30 years ago?

Accepted Answer

A) Appetite is often triggered by ads for foods or the easy accessibility of foods. 
B) Average portion sizes have increased in homes and restaurants. 
C) People tend to eat in units regardless of the size of the unit. 
D) Genetic changes over the last 3 decades have led to Americans being hungrier. 
A) Appetite is often triggered by ads for foods or the easy accessibility of foods. 
B) Average portion sizes have increased in homes and restaurants. 
C) People tend to eat in units regardless of the size of the unit. 
D) Genetic changes over the last 3 decades have led to Americans being hungrier.

Question 10

To provide glucose to the body between meals:

Accepted Answer

A) fat is broken down. 
B) glycogen is broken down. 
C) internal organs are liquified. 
D) snacks must be consumed. 
A) fat is broken down. 
B) glycogen is broken down. 
C) internal organs are liquified. 
D) snacks must be consumed.

Question 11

Estimated energy requirements are NOT influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A) height. 
B) level of physical activity. 
C) gender. 
D) body shape. 
A) height. 
B) level of physical activity. 
C) gender. 
D) body shape.

Question 12

When selecting a weight loss program for long-term weight loss,which is the least important question to consider?

Accepted Answer

A) Does the program require purchase of special foods? 
B) Does the program offer social support? 
C) Does the program incorporate and encourage physical activity? 
D) Is there a book available which explains the diet? 
A) Does the program require purchase of special foods? 
B) Does the program offer social support? 
C) Does the program incorporate and encourage physical activity? 
D) Is there a book available which explains the diet?

Question 13

When a diet is very low in kcalories and carbohydrate for a long period of time,what is most likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Hepatitis 
C) Hyperglycemia 
D) Ketosis 
A) Diabetes 
B) Hepatitis 
C) Hyperglycemia 
D) Ketosis

Question 14

Which is TRUE regarding the disadvantages of using Body Mass Index as a means of assessing chronic disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Someone with a large amount of muscle mass will have a high BMI. 
B) BMI uses measurements which are cumbersome to obtain. 
C) Calculating BMI is relatively expensive. 
D) BMI calculations for men and women require different formulas. 
A) Someone with a large amount of muscle mass will have a high BMI. 
B) BMI uses measurements which are cumbersome to obtain. 
C) Calculating BMI is relatively expensive. 
D) BMI calculations for men and women require different formulas.

Question 15

Very-Low-Kcalorie diets:

Accepted Answer

A) contain fewer than 1500 kcals/day. 
B) cause a rapid initial weight loss. 
C) increase metabolism. 
D) are more effective than other diets in the long term. 
A) contain fewer than 1500 kcals/day. 
B) cause a rapid initial weight loss. 
C) increase metabolism. 
D) are more effective than other diets in the long term.

Question 16

Which type of calorimetry used for measuring energy expenditure quantifies heat production?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Thermic 
D) Bomb 
A) Direct 
B) Indirect 
C) Thermic 
D) Bomb

Question 17

Long term healthy weight loss is based on all the following principles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing physical activity. 
B) adopting lifelong changes in eating habits. 
C) eating foods in the "right" combinations to burn more calories. 
D) moderate portion sizes. 
A) increasing physical activity. 
B) adopting lifelong changes in eating habits. 
C) eating foods in the "right" combinations to burn more calories. 
D) moderate portion sizes.

Question 18

A surgical procedure that restricts the size of the stomach and bypasses a portion of the small intestine is:

Accepted Answer

A) gastroplasty. 
B) gastric bypass. 
C) not successful in achieving weight loss. 
D) liposuction. 
A) gastroplasty. 
B) gastric bypass. 
C) not successful in achieving weight loss. 
D) liposuction.

Question 19

America's obesity epidemic:

Accepted Answer

A) has not affected children. 
B) is primarily caused by Americans eating more and exercising less. 
C) is relatively benign,causing few health effects. 
D) is unique since other countries have not experienced similar rises in obesity. 
A) has not affected children. 
B) is primarily caused by Americans eating more and exercising less. 
C) is relatively benign,causing few health effects. 
D) is unique since other countries have not experienced similar rises in obesity.

Question 20

Being underweight:

Accepted Answer

A) is always the result of an eating disorder. 
B) is never a concern since people suffer no health risks. 
C) is associated with an increased risk of early death. 
D) is an unnatural condition that should always be remedied. 
A) is always the result of an eating disorder. 
B) is never a concern since people suffer no health risks. 
C) is associated with an increased risk of early death. 
D) is an unnatural condition that should always be remedied.

Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Management

For many years,Erin's weight has been stable at ~132 pounds.This weight is commonly described as her:

_________ is produced in the stomach and stimulates food intake.

Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?

A higher incidence of heart disease,high blood pressure,stroke and diabetes is associated with:

What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?

Ryan would like to lose weight.His energy needs are 2400 kcal/day.If he eats ~1900 kcals/day,in four weeks approximately how much weight will Ryan have lost?

Obesity increases the risk of some cancers because:

After eating a large dinner,we feel full and satisfied.The term to describe this feeling is:

Which of the following does NOT help to explain why Americans are now eating more kcals than 30 years ago?

To provide glucose to the body between meals:

Estimated energy requirements are NOT influenced by:

When selecting a weight loss program for long-term weight loss,which is the least important question to consider?

When a diet is very low in kcalories and carbohydrate for a long period of time,what is most likely to develop?

Which is TRUE regarding the disadvantages of using Body Mass Index as a means of assessing chronic disease risk?

Very-Low-Kcalorie diets:

Which type of calorimetry used for measuring energy expenditure quantifies heat production?

Long term healthy weight loss is based on all the following principles EXCEPT:

A surgical procedure that restricts the size of the stomach and bypasses a portion of the small intestine is:

America's obesity epidemic:

Being underweight:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

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