Question 1

One 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 2

What are the characteristics of the android pattern of fat distribution?

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.

Question 3

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's resting metabolic rate (RMR)EXCEPT

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A) low-calorie intake. 
B) weight loss. 
C) waking earlier in the morning. 
D) building muscle mass. 
A) low-calorie intake. 
B) weight loss. 
C) waking earlier in the morning. 
D) building muscle mass.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) being taught that food is a symbol of love 
D) having a low income 
A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) being taught that food is a symbol of love 
D) having a low income

Question 9

Resting metabolic rate is the

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

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A) removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin. 
B) modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake. 
C) tightening sagging skin to improve body image. 
D) cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen. 
A) removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin. 
B) modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake. 
C) tightening sagging skin to improve body image. 
D) cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.

Question 12

All of the following are major risk factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

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A) age. 
B) obesity. 
C) excess physical activity. 
D) a family history of diabetes. 
A) age. 
B) obesity. 
C) excess physical activity. 
D) a family history of diabetes.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

A person has control over aspects of both sides of the energy balance equation.

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

The term obese refers to a more serious degree of overweight that carries higher health risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Heredity plays an important role in the development of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Weight Management

One health problem associated with bulimia is

What are the characteristics of the android pattern of fat distribution?

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

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

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

All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's resting metabolic rate (RMR)EXCEPT

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

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

Resting metabolic rate is the

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

Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

All of the following are major risk factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

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

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

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

A person has control over aspects of both sides of the energy balance equation.

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

The term obese refers to a more serious degree of overweight that carries higher health risks.

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

Heredity plays an important role in the development of eating disorders.

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