Question 1

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

Accepted Answer

A) electrical conduction through tissue. 
B) body density and water displacement. 
C) air displacement by the body. 
D) height and total body weight. 
A) electrical conduction through tissue. 
B) body density and water displacement. 
C) air displacement by the body. 
D) height and total body weight.

Question 2

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 3

The fiber in diet pills

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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.

Question 4

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 5

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is a chronic condition characte

Question 6

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

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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 7

Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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A) eating more rapidly than normal 
B) eating when not hungry 
C) eating alone 
D) purging 
A) eating more rapidly than normal 
B) eating when not hungry 
C) eating alone 
D) purging

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 of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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A) eating one small meal per day 
B) eating every three to four hours 
C) eating three large meals per day with no snacks 
D) eating one large meal in the evening 
A) eating one small meal per day 
B) eating every three to four hours 
C) eating three large meals per day with no snacks 
D) eating one large meal in the evening

Question 11

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

Accepted Answer

One con of a low-carbohydrate diet is th

Question 12

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 13

Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following are activities that use calories?

Accepted Answer

A) vital body functions 
B) physical activity 
C) food digestion 
D) all of these 
A) vital body functions 
B) physical activity 
C) food digestion 
D) all of these

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Accepted Answer

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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

The fiber in diet pills

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.

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

The largest component of metabolism is

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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.

Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

Which of the following are activities that use calories?

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

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

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

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

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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

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Exam 11: Weight Management

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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

The fiber in diet pills

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.

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

The largest component of metabolism is

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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.

Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

Which of the following are activities that use calories?

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

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

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

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

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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

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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