Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Fat around the waist area is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What are the characteristics of gynoid 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. B

Question 4

Dissatisfaction with body image contributes to the development of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The hormone leptin is believed to

Accepted Answer

A) let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores. 
B) cause the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
C) cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise. 
D) increase the blood sugar level. 
A) let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores. 
B) cause the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
C) cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise. 
D) increase the blood sugar level.

Question 6

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight 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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Define body image.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

Accepted Answer

Body image refers to the perception and

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 13

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure needed for exercise to result in weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

Most people with prediabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing muscle mass. 
B) increasing resting metabolic rate. 
C) building strength during exercise. 
D) burning calories during the exercise itself. 
A) increasing muscle mass. 
B) increasing resting metabolic rate. 
C) building strength during exercise. 
D) burning calories during the exercise itself.

Question 18

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management.You may include factors relating to diet and eating habits,activity levels,emotions,patterns of thinking,and coping strategies.

Accepted Answer

1. Balanced Diet: A healthy lifestyle fo

Question 19

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 20

Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book,program,or 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

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

Fat around the waist area is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

What are the characteristics of gynoid obesity?

Dissatisfaction with body image contributes to the development of eating disorders.

The hormone leptin is believed to

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

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

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

Define body image.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

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

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

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

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure needed for exercise to result in weight loss.

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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

Most people with prediabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management.You may include factors relating to diet and eating habits,activity levels,emotions,patterns of thinking,and coping strategies.

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

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Exam 11: Weight Management

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

Fat around the waist area is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

What are the characteristics of gynoid obesity?

Dissatisfaction with body image contributes to the development of eating disorders.

The hormone leptin is believed to

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

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

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

Define body image.In addition,explain body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.

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

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

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

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure needed for exercise to result in weight loss.

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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

Most people with prediabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management.You may include factors relating to diet and eating habits,activity levels,emotions,patterns of thinking,and coping strategies.

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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