Question 1

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Eating patterns are often intricately connected to a person's family values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the National Weight Control Registry,which of the following behaviors is associated with regaining weight after losing it?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the energy intake from fat 
B) maintaining daily moderate physical activity 
C) continuing to maintain dietary restrictions after weight loss 
D) monitoring of food intake and body weight frequently 
A) increasing the energy intake from fat 
B) maintaining daily moderate physical activity 
C) continuing to maintain dietary restrictions after weight loss 
D) monitoring of food intake and body weight frequently

Question 5

People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) thighs 
B) buttocks 
C) abdomen 
D) hips 
A) thighs 
B) buttocks 
C) abdomen 
D) hips

Question 6

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

Accepted Answer

Body image refers to the perception and

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

Accepted Answer

A) advocacy of special diets that promote or eliminate certain foods 
B) advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise 
C) claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs 
D) recommendations to combine foods in special ways to effect weight loss 
A) advocacy of special diets that promote or eliminate certain foods 
B) advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise 
C) claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs 
D) recommendations to combine foods in special ways to effect weight loss

Question 8

Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most people overestimate the number of calories they eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is considered essential fat?

Accepted Answer

A) fat located around major organs,generally within the abdomen 
B) fat stored in various tissues and critical for normal body functioning 
C) fat incorporated in loose connective tissue known as adipose tissue 
D) fat located underneath the skin,also known as subcutaneous fat 
A) fat located around major organs,generally within the abdomen 
B) fat stored in various tissues and critical for normal body functioning 
C) fat incorporated in loose connective tissue known as adipose tissue 
D) fat located underneath the skin,also known as subcutaneous fat

Question 11

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with ____________ to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) caloric intake estimates 
B) activity assessments 
C) resting metabolic rate 
D) waist circumference 
A) caloric intake estimates 
B) activity assessments 
C) resting metabolic rate 
D) waist circumference

Question 13

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is considered a psychosocial factor that contributes to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) the use of food to lessen stress 
B) limited access to healthy food 
C) large restaurant portions 
D) sedentary lifestyles 
A) the use of food to lessen stress 
B) limited access to healthy food 
C) large restaurant portions 
D) sedentary lifestyles

Question 15

A person's ongoing internal comments about events happening to him and around him is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-blame. 
B) self-image. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-talk. 
A) self-blame. 
B) self-image. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-talk.

Question 16

In women,having an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) a belief that one is fat even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable eating of large amounts of food 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting 
A) a belief that one is fat even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable eating of large amounts of food 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting

Question 18

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.
-What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?

Accepted Answer

A) quitting his part-time job 
B) increasing calories from protein 
C) reducing portion sizes 
D) reducing calories from complex carbohydrates 
A) quitting his part-time job 
B) increasing calories from protein 
C) reducing portion sizes 
D) reducing calories from complex carbohydrates

Question 19

A useful weight management strategy is to eat small,frequent meals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging is

Accepted Answer

A) borderline disordered eating. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) binge-eating disorder. 
A) borderline disordered eating. 
B) bulimia nervosa. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) binge-eating disorder.

Exam 14: Weight Management

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

Eating patterns are often intricately connected to a person's family values.

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

According to the National Weight Control Registry,which of the following behaviors is associated with regaining weight after losing it?

People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.

Most people overestimate the number of calories they eat.

Which of the following is considered essential fat?

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with ____________ to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Which of the following is considered a psychosocial factor that contributes to obesity?

A person's ongoing internal comments about events happening to him and around him is called

In women,having an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone density.

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

A useful weight management strategy is to eat small,frequent meals.

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging is

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