Question 1

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density. 
B) Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content. 
C) Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. 
D) All of these choices are effective. 
A) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density. 
B) Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content. 
C) Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. 
D) All of these choices are effective.

Question 2

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure. 
B) eroded tooth enamel. 
C) chronic hoarseness. 
D) stomach rupture. 
A) low blood pressure. 
B) eroded tooth enamel. 
C) chronic hoarseness. 
D) stomach rupture.

Question 3

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Accepted Answer

A) higher the body's set point. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight. 
A) higher the body's set point. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes. 
B) It can be controlled only by major weight loss. 
C) It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle. 
D) It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes. 
A) It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes. 
B) It can be controlled only by major weight loss. 
C) It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle. 
D) It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes.

Question 5

Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college. He has never had a weight problem. In high school, he was active every day in school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably are not as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He does not snack between meals, because he does not get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan is not involved with any college sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in college than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

Accepted Answer

A) reduced activity level. 
B) poor eating habits. 
C) the inevitable result of reaching adulthood. 
D) stress related to leaving home. 
A) reduced activity level. 
B) poor eating habits. 
C) the inevitable result of reaching adulthood. 
D) stress related to leaving home.

Question 7

Surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

Accepted Answer

A) removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin. 
B) modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake. 
C) tightening sagging skin to improve body image. 
D) cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen. 
A) removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin. 
B) modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake. 
C) tightening sagging skin to improve body image. 
D) cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.

Question 8

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college. He has never had a weight problem. In high school, he was active every day in school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably are not as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He does not snack between meals, because he does not get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan is not involved with any college sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in college than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-An initial step that Alan can take toward solving the cause of his weight gain is to

Accepted Answer

A) take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class. 
B) adopt a vegetarian diet. 
C) eat two large meals instead of three each day. 
D) eliminate all snacks. 
A) take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class. 
B) adopt a vegetarian diet. 
C) eat two large meals instead of three each day. 
D) eliminate all snacks.

Question 9

The largest component of metabolism is

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic equivalency rate. 
B) resting metabolic rate. 
C) base metabolic expenditure. 
D) caloric expenditure rate. 
A) metabolic equivalency rate. 
B) resting metabolic rate. 
C) base metabolic expenditure. 
D) caloric expenditure rate.

Question 10

Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise improves heart health by reducing resting metabolic rate. 
B) Exercise will cause a loss in lean body mass. 
C) Exercise can help reduce stress eating by lifting mood. 
D) Exercise assists with weight loss because it reduces appetite. 
A) Exercise improves heart health by reducing resting metabolic rate. 
B) Exercise will cause a loss in lean body mass. 
C) Exercise can help reduce stress eating by lifting mood. 
D) Exercise assists with weight loss because it reduces appetite.

Question 11

According to the National Institutes of Health,which of the following trends is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A) The percentage of overweight Americans is declining. 
B) The percentage of overweight men is declining but the percentage of overweight women is increasing. 
C) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing. 
D) The percentage of overweight women is declining but the percentage of overweight men is increasing. 
A) The percentage of overweight Americans is declining. 
B) The percentage of overweight men is declining but the percentage of overweight women is increasing. 
C) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing. 
D) The percentage of overweight women is declining but the percentage of overweight men is increasing.

Question 12

What are the characteristics of android obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease. 
B) Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease. 
C) Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease. 
D) Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease. 
A) Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease. 
B) Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease. 
C) Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease. 
D) Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease.

Question 13

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Accepted Answer

A) as an antidote for boredom 
B) to alleviate loneliness 
C) to fuel life's activities 
D) as a pickup when fatigued 
A) as an antidote for boredom 
B) to alleviate loneliness 
C) to fuel life's activities 
D) as a pickup when fatigued

Question 16

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

Accepted Answer

A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) borderline eating disorder. 
A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) borderline eating disorder.

Question 20

The fiber in diet pills

Accepted Answer

A) serves as a substitute for whole grains,fruits,and vegetables. 
B) has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. 
C) contains a chemical that suppresses appetite. 
D) contributes little to the recommended daily intake of fiber. 
A) serves as a substitute for whole grains,fruits,and vegetables. 
B) has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. 
C) contains a chemical that suppresses appetite. 
D) contributes little to the recommended daily intake of fiber.

Exam 14: Weight Management

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

Surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

The largest component of metabolism is

Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

According to the National Institutes of Health,which of the following trends is occurring?

What are the characteristics of android obesity?

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.

A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

The fiber in diet pills

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