Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) climate. 
B) sex. 
C) age. 
D) metabolism. 
A) climate. 
B) sex. 
C) age. 
D) metabolism.

Question 3

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

Accepted Answer

Essential fat is the minimum amount of b

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Body mass index is a direct measure of a body's fat-free mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In America,eating disorders affect

Accepted Answer

A) mostly adults. 
B) mostly minorities. 
C) mostly women. 
D) all groups equally. 
A) mostly adults. 
B) mostly minorities. 
C) mostly women. 
D) all groups equally.

Question 8

For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most weight problems are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic disorders. 
B) unhealthy lifestyle. 
C) emotional disorders. 
D) childhood abuse. 
A) metabolic disorders. 
B) unhealthy lifestyle. 
C) emotional disorders. 
D) childhood abuse.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

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 12

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 13

An example of a snack low in energy density is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person who weighs an appropriate amount may still have too high a percentage of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all of the following EXCEPT

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

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

Body mass index is a direct measure of a body's fat-free mass.

In America,eating disorders affect

For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Most weight problems are caused by

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

Type 2 diabetes

What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?

An example of a snack low in energy density is

About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.

A person who weighs an appropriate amount may still have too high a percentage of body fat.

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Exam 11: Weight Management

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

The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all of the following EXCEPT

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

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

Body mass index is a direct measure of a body's fat-free mass.

In America,eating disorders affect

For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Most weight problems are caused by

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

Type 2 diabetes

What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?

An example of a snack low in energy density is

About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.

A person who weighs an appropriate amount may still have too high a percentage of 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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