Question 1

The energy (kcalories)provided by one gram each of protein,fat,carbohydrate and alcohol is:

Accepted Answer

A) 9,9,4,4. 
B) 4,4,4,9. 
C) 7,4,9,4. 
D) 4,9,4,7. 
A) 9,9,4,4. 
B) 4,4,4,9. 
C) 7,4,9,4. 
D) 4,9,4,7.

Question 2

For people who want to gain weight,which of the following is NOT a recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat more frequently 
B) Drink more milk and fruit juices 
C) Exercise 
D) Eat more low-fat,bulky foods 
A) Eat more frequently 
B) Drink more milk and fruit juices 
C) Exercise 
D) Eat more low-fat,bulky foods

Question 3

The amount of visceral fat is best determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) sophisticated imaging methods such as DXA. 
B) dilution methods. 
C) skinfold thickness. 
D) underwater weighing. 
A) sophisticated imaging methods such as DXA. 
B) dilution methods. 
C) skinfold thickness. 
D) underwater weighing.

Question 4

What is a common outcome of "yo-yo" dieting?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased likelihood that future weight loss efforts will be successful 
B) Malnutrition 
C) Anorexia nervosa 
D) Redistribution of subcutaneous body fat 
A) Decreased likelihood that future weight loss efforts will be successful 
B) Malnutrition 
C) Anorexia nervosa 
D) Redistribution of subcutaneous body fat

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT increase in an individual's basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing age over 50 
B) An increase in muscle mass 
C) An increase in body weight 
D) Running a fever 
A) Increasing age over 50 
B) An increase in muscle mass 
C) An increase in body weight 
D) Running a fever

Question 6

Alli is an over-the-counter weight loss drug that:

Accepted Answer

A) reduces appetite. 
B) increases energy expenditure. 
C) prevents triglyceride digestion and absorption. 
D) activates brown adipose tissue. 
A) reduces appetite. 
B) increases energy expenditure. 
C) prevents triglyceride digestion and absorption. 
D) activates brown adipose tissue.

Question 7

According to BMI criteria,an individual with a body mass index (BMI)of 22 would be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese.

Question 8

Which brain region regulates long-term food intake and energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A) Cerebellum 
B) Cortex 
C) Frontal lobe 
D) Hypothalamus 
A) Cerebellum 
B) Cortex 
C) Frontal lobe 
D) Hypothalamus

The energy (kcalories)provided by one gram each of protein,fat,carbohydrate and alcohol is:

For people who want to gain weight,which of the following is NOT a recommendation?

The amount of visceral fat is best determined by:

What is a common outcome of "yo-yo" dieting?

Which of the following does NOT increase in an individual's basal metabolic rate?

Alli is an over-the-counter weight loss drug that:

According to BMI criteria,an individual with a body mass index (BMI)of 22 would be defined as:

Which brain region regulates long-term food intake and energy expenditure?

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

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Management

The energy (kcalories)provided by one gram each of protein,fat,carbohydrate and alcohol is:

For people who want to gain weight,which of the following is NOT a recommendation?

The amount of visceral fat is best determined by:

What is a common outcome of "yo-yo" dieting?

Which of the following does NOT increase in an individual's basal metabolic rate?

Alli is an over-the-counter weight loss drug that:

According to BMI criteria,an individual with a body mass index (BMI)of 22 would be defined as:

Which brain region regulates long-term food intake and energy expenditure?

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

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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