Question 1

Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable binge eating 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting 
A) a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable binge eating 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting

Question 2

Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) They replace the need to exercise. 
B) They replace the need to reduce food intake. 
C) They can be taken without a physician's supervision. 
D) They are not recommended for modest weight loss. 
A) They replace the need to exercise. 
B) They replace the need to reduce food intake. 
C) They can be taken without a physician's supervision. 
D) They are not recommended for modest weight loss.

Question 3

Body weight and body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expended in daily activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is most critical to someone's overall health?

Accepted Answer

A) weight 
B) body composition 
C) age 
D) resting metabolic rate 
A) weight 
B) body composition 
C) age 
D) resting metabolic rate

Question 5

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 or more minutes 
B) 30 or more minutes 
C) 45 or more minutes 
D) 60 or more minutes 
A) 15 or more minutes 
B) 30 or more minutes 
C) 45 or more minutes 
D) 60 or more minutes

Question 6

Which hormone may be linked to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) leptin 
B) adrenaline 
C) epinephrine 
D) creatine 
A) leptin 
B) adrenaline 
C) epinephrine 
D) creatine

Question 7

Since 1983,how much (as a percentage)has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 18% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 18%

Question 8

Those with borderline disordered eating have some symptoms of an eating disorder but do not meet all of the criteria for a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name and describe three major types of eating disorders.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

Three major types of eating disorders ar

Question 11

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity 
B) food digestion 
C) resting metabolism 
D) weight cycling 
A) physical activity 
B) food digestion 
C) resting metabolism 
D) weight cycling

Question 12

Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%. 
B) The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents. 
C) Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity. 
D) Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is addeD. 
A) The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%. 
B) The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents. 
C) Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity. 
D) Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is addeD.

Question 13

What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

A) It lowers the resting metabolic rate. 
B) It raises the resting metabolic rate. 
C) It requires more fat in the diet. 
D) It makes it easier to gain weight. 
A) It lowers the resting metabolic rate. 
B) It raises the resting metabolic rate. 
C) It requires more fat in the diet. 
D) It makes it easier to gain weight.

Question 14

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) one small meal per day 
B) small,frequent meals,on a regular basis 
C) three larger meals per day with no snacks 
D) one large meal in the evening 
A) one small meal per day 
B) small,frequent meals,on a regular basis 
C) three larger meals per day with no snacks 
D) one large meal in the evening

Question 15

Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) They have an unrealistically positive body image. 
B) They have an accurate body image. 
C) They are at increased risk for depression and suicide. 
D) They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance. 
A) They have an unrealistically positive body image. 
B) They have an accurate body image. 
C) They are at increased risk for depression and suicide. 
D) They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance.

Question 16

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) body dysmorphic disorder 
B) anorexia nervosa 
C) bulimia nervosa 
D) binge-eating disorder 
A) body dysmorphic disorder 
B) anorexia nervosa 
C) bulimia nervosa 
D) binge-eating disorder

Question 18

Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book or program or on special foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least eight lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.

Accepted Answer

1. Portion control: Mari can try to redu

Question 19

Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 40 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 40

Question 20

Describe the roles that physical activity,endurance training,and resistance training can play in a weight-loss program.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity, endurance training, a

Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

Body weight and body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expended in daily activities.

Which of the following is most critical to someone's overall health?

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Which hormone may be linked to obesity?

Since 1983,how much (as a percentage)has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Those with borderline disordered eating have some symptoms of an eating disorder but do not meet all of the criteria for a diagnosis.

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Name and describe three major types of eating disorders.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

Describe the roles that physical activity,endurance training,and resistance training can play in a weight-loss program.

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Exam 9: Weight Management

Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

Body weight and body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expended in daily activities.

Which of the following is most critical to someone's overall health?

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Which hormone may be linked to obesity?

Since 1983,how much (as a percentage)has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Those with borderline disordered eating have some symptoms of an eating disorder but do not meet all of the criteria for a diagnosis.

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Name and describe three major types of eating disorders.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

Describe the roles that physical activity,endurance training,and resistance training can play in a weight-loss program.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters