Question 1

Body mass index (BMI)is calculated by dividing

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A) your weight by the circumference of your waist. 
B) the calories you eat by the calories you burn. 
C) your weight by the square of your height. 
D) the calories you burn by the calories you eat. 
A) your weight by the circumference of your waist. 
B) the calories you eat by the calories you burn. 
C) your weight by the square of your height. 
D) the calories you burn by the calories you eat.

Question 2

According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

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A) get surgical treatment for obesity 
B) try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months 
C) try lifestyle modification for at least six months 
D) seek professional counseling 
A) get surgical treatment for obesity 
B) try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months 
C) try lifestyle modification for at least six months 
D) seek professional counseling

Question 3

A health problem associated with bulimia is

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A) dry skin. 
B) muscle wasting. 
C) fine body hair. 
D) tooth decay. 
A) dry skin. 
B) muscle wasting. 
C) fine body hair. 
D) tooth decay.

Question 4

Resting metabolic rate is

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A) the energy required to maintain vital body functions. 
B) the sum of all the processes by which the body uses food energy. 
C) the body's daily energy expenditure. 
D) the energy required to digest fooD. 
A) the energy required to maintain vital body functions. 
B) the sum of all the processes by which the body uses food energy. 
C) the body's daily energy expenditure. 
D) the energy required to digest fooD.

Question 5

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

Accepted Answer

1. Increased availability of processed a

Question 7

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

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A) group support 
B) behavior modification advice 
C) advice to consult outside dieticians 
D) physical activity recommendations 
A) group support 
B) behavior modification advice 
C) advice to consult outside dieticians 
D) physical activity recommendations

Question 8

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the fat-blocking prescription drug Xenical (orlistat)?

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A) Olean 
B) Alli 
C) Garcinia Cambogia 
D) Guarana 
A) Olean 
B) Alli 
C) Garcinia Cambogia 
D) Guarana

Question 10

The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

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A) physical activity with resting metabolism. 
B) body weight with body composition. 
C) calories consumed with calories burned. 
D) body image and body composition. 
A) physical activity with resting metabolism. 
B) body weight with body composition. 
C) calories consumed with calories burned. 
D) body image and body composition.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is stored in a layer directly under the skin. 
D) It is associated with increased health risks. 
A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is stored in a layer directly under the skin. 
D) It is associated with increased health risks.

Question 12

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

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A) a loving,accepting family. 
B) perfectionist beliefs. 
C) unreasonable demands for self-control. 
D) excessive self-criticism. 
A) a loving,accepting family. 
B) perfectionist beliefs. 
C) unreasonable demands for self-control. 
D) excessive self-criticism.

Question 13

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

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A) abnormal eating patterns. 
B) premature osteoporosis. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) muscle dysmorphia. 
A) abnormal eating patterns. 
B) premature osteoporosis. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) muscle dysmorphia.

Question 14

Body mass index is a fairly accurate measure of weight-related health risks for most average people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The four major types of eating disorders

Question 16

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A) depression. 
B) schizophrenia. 
C) body dissatisfaction. 
D) low self-esteem. 
A) depression. 
B) schizophrenia. 
C) body dissatisfaction. 
D) low self-esteem.

Question 17

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A) fear of becoming fat. 
B) significant weight loss. 
C) bingeing followed by purging. 
D) concern about control. 
A) fear of becoming fat. 
B) significant weight loss. 
C) bingeing followed by purging. 
D) concern about control.

Question 18

Recent research indicates that drinking more than one soda per day may be associated with

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A) eating disorders. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) gum disease. 
A) eating disorders. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) gum disease.

Question 19

Type 2 diabetes

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A) has been decreasing in recent decades. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages. 
A) has been decreasing in recent decades. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Question 20

An example of a snack low in energy density is

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A) celery sticks. 
B) crackers. 
C) a cookie. 
D) ice cream. 
A) celery sticks. 
B) crackers. 
C) a cookie. 
D) ice cream.

Exam 14: Weight Management

Body mass index (BMI)is calculated by dividing

According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

A health problem associated with bulimia is

Resting metabolic rate is

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the fat-blocking prescription drug Xenical (orlistat)?

The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

Body mass index is a fairly accurate measure of weight-related health risks for most average people.

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

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following,EXCEPT

Recent research indicates that drinking more than one soda per day may be associated with

Type 2 diabetes

An example of a snack low in energy density is

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