Question 1

Obese women have a higher risk of developing _____ during pregnancy than pregnant women who are not obese.

Accepted Answer

A) maternal homocystinuria 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) pernicious anemia 
A) maternal homocystinuria 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) cystic fibrosis 
D) pernicious anemia B

Question 2

According to the ____ theory,a person's body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter.

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal inaction 
B) thermostatic 
C) metabolic 
D) set point 
A) hormonal inaction 
B) thermostatic 
C) metabolic 
D) set point D

Question 3

Victoria is a 21-year-old world class gymnast who trains,on average,for about 6 hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months.Based on this information,Victoria probably has

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) female athlete triad. 
D) menopausal syndrome. 
A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) osteomalacia. 
C) female athlete triad. 
D) menopausal syndrome. C

Question 4

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) elevated HDL cholesterol 
B) iron-deficiency anemia 
C) beriberi 
D) type 2 diabetes 
A) elevated HDL cholesterol 
B) iron-deficiency anemia 
C) beriberi 
D) type 2 diabetes

Question 5

Pedro would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,his BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year.According to this information,his physician will need to

Accepted Answer

A) treat him with hypermetabolic medications. 
B) provide him with a low-fat,low-carb diet that provides 900 kcal/day to gain weight. 
C) let him know that it is not necessary for him to gain weight,because his BMI is in the healthy range. 
D) determine whether he has a serious chronic disease,such as inflammatory bowel disease. 
A) treat him with hypermetabolic medications. 
B) provide him with a low-fat,low-carb diet that provides 900 kcal/day to gain weight. 
C) let him know that it is not necessary for him to gain weight,because his BMI is in the healthy range. 
D) determine whether he has a serious chronic disease,such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Question 6

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

Accepted Answer

A) taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate. 
B) purging,including self-induced vomiting. 
C) abusing alcohol. 
D) abusing stimulant drugs,such as cocaine,caffeine,and ephedra. 
A) taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate. 
B) purging,including self-induced vomiting. 
C) abusing alcohol. 
D) abusing stimulant drugs,such as cocaine,caffeine,and ephedra.

Question 7

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing

Accepted Answer

A) muscle dysmorphia. 
B) the female athlete triad. 
C) diabulimia. 
D) an eating disorder. 
A) muscle dysmorphia. 
B) the female athlete triad. 
C) diabulimia. 
D) an eating disorder.

Question 8

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A) 1500 
B) 2500 
C) 3500 
D) 4500 
A) 1500 
B) 2500 
C) 3500 
D) 4500

Question 9

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient,practical,and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Measuring the person's waist circumference 
B) Using the underwater weighing technique 
C) Weighing the person and then consulting a weight/height table 
D) Using the BOD POD method 
A) Measuring the person's waist circumference 
B) Using the underwater weighing technique 
C) Weighing the person and then consulting a weight/height table 
D) Using the BOD POD method

Question 10

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of

Accepted Answer

A) ADH. 
B) leptin. 
C) ghrelin. 
D) aldosterone. 
A) ADH. 
B) leptin. 
C) ghrelin. 
D) aldosterone.

Question 11

Lester's BMI is 32.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 20 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Lester should consume _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1600 
B) 3200 
C) 2600 
D) 2200 
A) 1600 
B) 3200 
C) 2600 
D) 2200

Question 12

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) hypothalamus 
C) adrenal 
D) salivary 
A) thyroid 
B) hypothalamus 
C) adrenal 
D) salivary

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Disordered eating practices are usually temporary and occur when the person is under stress. 
B) Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 
C) According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia. 
D) Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide. 
A) Disordered eating practices are usually temporary and occur when the person is under stress. 
B) Young women are more likely to develop muscle dysmorphia than young men. 
C) According to the DSM-5,there are two main types of eating disorders that physicians can diagnose: bulimia and anorexia. 
D) Binge-eating disorder is the most serious eating disorder,because 36% of people with the condition commit suicide.

Question 14

Typical treatments for eating disorders include

Accepted Answer

A) thyroxin injections. 
B) bariatric surgery. 
C) psychotherapy. 
D) stimulant medications. 
A) thyroxin injections. 
B) bariatric surgery. 
C) psychotherapy. 
D) stimulant medications.

Question 15

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

Accepted Answer

A) eat high-protein diets. 
B) weigh themselves only once a month. 
C) exercise,on average,for 60 minutes daily. 
D) skip meals,especially breakfast. 
A) eat high-protein diets. 
B) weigh themselves only once a month. 
C) exercise,on average,for 60 minutes daily. 
D) skip meals,especially breakfast.

Question 16

_____ is the standard for evaluating body weight that is based on the relationship between weight and risk of certain chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) Fat-to-lean index 
B) Body mass index 
C) Relative adiposity index 
D) Waist circumference index 
A) Fat-to-lean index 
B) Body mass index 
C) Relative adiposity index 
D) Waist circumference index

Question 17

A person's _____ does not influence the amount of energy he or she uses while performing physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) body weight 
B) degree of effort 
C) time spent in motion 
D) ethnic ancestry 
A) body weight 
B) degree of effort 
C) time spent in motion 
D) ethnic ancestry

Question 18

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Accepted Answer

A) softball 
B) soccer 
C) lacrosse 
D) gymnastics 
A) softball 
B) soccer 
C) lacrosse 
D) gymnastics

Question 19

Macey's BMI is 30.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Accepted Answer

A) underweight 
B) overweight 
C) healthy 
D) obese 
A) underweight 
B) overweight 
C) healthy 
D) obese

Question 20

Dennis wants to gain weight,primarily as lean tissue.In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly,he should

Accepted Answer

A) increase his protein intake to 60% of total energy intake,eat more complex carbohydrates,and take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement. 
B) add nutrient-dense,healthy sources of energy to his diet,including fatty fish,whole-grain cereals,nuts,peanut butter,and olive oil. 
C) avoid aerobic activities on the days he doesn't lift weights and eat about 50% of total calories from saturated fat. 
D) supplement his diet with essential amino acids and limit his total fat intake to no more than 10% of total kilocalories 
A) increase his protein intake to 60% of total energy intake,eat more complex carbohydrates,and take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement. 
B) add nutrient-dense,healthy sources of energy to his diet,including fatty fish,whole-grain cereals,nuts,peanut butter,and olive oil. 
C) avoid aerobic activities on the days he doesn't lift weights and eat about 50% of total calories from saturated fat. 
D) supplement his diet with essential amino acids and limit his total fat intake to no more than 10% of total kilocalories

Obese women have a higher risk of developing _____ during pregnancy than pregnant women who are not obese.

According to the ____ theory,a person's body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter.

Victoria is a 21-year-old world class gymnast who trains,on average,for about 6 hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months.Based on this information,Victoria probably has

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Pedro would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,his BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year.According to this information,his physician will need to

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient,practical,and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of

Lester's BMI is 32.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 20 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Lester should consume _____ kcal/day.

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Which of the following statements is true?

Typical treatments for eating disorders include

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

_____ is the standard for evaluating body weight that is based on the relationship between weight and risk of certain chronic diseases.

A person's _____ does not influence the amount of energy he or she uses while performing physical activity.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Macey's BMI is 30.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Dennis wants to gain weight,primarily as lean tissue.In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly,he should

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Exam 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control

Obese women have a higher risk of developing _____ during pregnancy than pregnant women who are not obese.

According to the ____ theory,a person's body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter.

Victoria is a 21-year-old world class gymnast who trains,on average,for about 6 hours/day.She frequently experiences stress fractures of the bones in her feet.Although she is not pregnant,she has not had a menstrual period for the past 6 months.Based on this information,Victoria probably has

People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.

Pedro would like to gain weight,but despite eating regular meals and having no disordered eating practice or eating disorder,his BMI dropped from 19.0 to 16.2 in one year.According to this information,his physician will need to

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods.Before exams,she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive.Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy.Based on this information,Carey is at risk of developing

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient,practical,and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to stimulate the production,release,or action of

Lester's BMI is 32.3.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 20 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Lester should consume _____ kcal/day.

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Which of the following statements is true?

Typical treatments for eating disorders include

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost,members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

_____ is the standard for evaluating body weight that is based on the relationship between weight and risk of certain chronic diseases.

A person's _____ does not influence the amount of energy he or she uses while performing physical activity.

Females involved in competitive sports,especially _____,are at risk of the female athlete triad.

Macey's BMI is 30.2.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Dennis wants to gain weight,primarily as lean tissue.In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly,he should

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Nutrition for a Lifetime

Filters