Question 1

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 70 
C) 50 
D) 60 
A) 40 
B) 70 
C) 50 
D) 60

Question 2

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.rev: 04_09_2013_QC_29214

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 40% 
C) 70% 
D) 90% 
A) 10% 
B) 40% 
C) 70% 
D) 90%

Question 3

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is

Accepted Answer

A) obese. 
B) extremely obese. 
C) overweight. 
D) underweight. 
A) obese. 
B) extremely obese. 
C) overweight. 
D) underweight.

Question 4

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) premenopausal polycystic syndrome. 
C) hyperthermia. 
D) reduced bone mineral density. 
A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) premenopausal polycystic syndrome. 
C) hyperthermia. 
D) reduced bone mineral density.

Question 5

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Skipping breakfast when late for an exam 
B) Binge-eating daily for 2 months 
C) Regularly using laxatives lose weight 
D) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals 
A) Skipping breakfast when late for an exam 
B) Binge-eating daily for 2 months 
C) Regularly using laxatives lose weight 
D) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals

Question 6

Terry is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 132 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 1296 kcal 
B) 1056 kcal 
C) 2851 kcal 
D) 1440 kcal 
A) 1296 kcal 
B) 1056 kcal 
C) 2851 kcal 
D) 1440 kcal

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) An obese person with a BMI of 32 has more healthy fat tissue than an obese person with a BMI of 30. 
B) A healthy person has a percentage of body fat that is between 1 and 9%. 
C) A man is obese when his percentage of body fat reaches 15%. 
D) A person who has a BMI of 26.2 can have more muscle and bone tissue than another person who has the same BMI. 
A) An obese person with a BMI of 32 has more healthy fat tissue than an obese person with a BMI of 30. 
B) A healthy person has a percentage of body fat that is between 1 and 9%. 
C) A man is obese when his percentage of body fat reaches 15%. 
D) A person who has a BMI of 26.2 can have more muscle and bone tissue than another person who has the same BMI.

Question 8

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of osteoporosis,cystic fibrosis,and autoimmune diseases. 
B) More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
C) increased risk of type 2 diabetes,hypertension,and heart disease. 
D) fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
A) increased risk of osteoporosis,cystic fibrosis,and autoimmune diseases. 
B) More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
C) increased risk of type 2 diabetes,hypertension,and heart disease. 
D) fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body.

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors is typical of sign someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Regularly using laxatives lose weight 
B) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals 
C) Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals 
D) Binge-eating daily for 2 months 
A) Regularly using laxatives lose weight 
B) Frequently making oneself vomit after meals 
C) Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals 
D) Binge-eating daily for 2 months

Question 10

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of

Accepted Answer

A) Addison's disease. 
B) elevated HDL cholesterol. 
C) low LDL cholesterol. 
D) cardiovascular disease. 
A) Addison's disease. 
B) elevated HDL cholesterol. 
C) low LDL cholesterol. 
D) cardiovascular disease.

Question 11

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) CCK. 
B) ghrelin. 
C) polyesterase. 
D) aldosterone. 
A) CCK. 
B) ghrelin. 
C) polyesterase. 
D) aldosterone.

Question 12

Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) Bioelectrical impedance 
B) Air displacement 
C) Underwater weighing 
D) Skinfold measurements 
A) Bioelectrical impedance 
B) Air displacement 
C) Underwater weighing 
D) Skinfold measurements

Question 13

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Accepted Answer

A) Visceral 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intracellular 
D) Cellulite 
A) Visceral 
B) Subcutaneous 
C) Intracellular 
D) Cellulite

Question 14

Matt is having his body fat assessed by ____,a technique that requires a large device called the BOD POD.

Accepted Answer

A) air displacement 
B) bioelectrical impedance 
C) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D) skinfold measurements 
A) air displacement 
B) bioelectrical impedance 
C) dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
D) skinfold measurements

Question 15

Elsa is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 152 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 1056 kcal 
B) 1490 kcal 
C) 3282 kcal 
D) 2469 kcal 
A) 1056 kcal 
B) 1490 kcal 
C) 3282 kcal 
D) 2469 kcal

Question 16

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

Accepted Answer

A) reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract. 
B) increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones. 
C) reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells. 
D) increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT. 
A) reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract. 
B) increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones. 
C) reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells. 
D) increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT.

Question 17

Ashley's BMI is 16.8.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less 
B) Having a chronic digestive tract disorder. 
C) Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal 
D) Consuming dietary supplements daily 
A) Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less 
B) Having a chronic digestive tract disorder. 
C) Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal 
D) Consuming dietary supplements daily

Question 19

Liam's BMI is 27.0.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 2600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 10 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Liam should consume _____ kcal/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 2600 
B) 2700 
C) 2800 
D) 2400 
A) 2600 
B) 2700 
C) 2800 
D) 2400

Question 20

Tyrone's BMI is 27.2.Based on this information,his weight is in the _____ range.

Accepted Answer

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

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.rev: 04_09_2013_QC_29214

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Terry is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 132 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Which of the following statements is true?

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with

Which of the following behaviors is typical of sign someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of

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

Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Matt is having his body fat assessed by ____,a technique that requires a large device called the BOD POD.

Elsa is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 152 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

Ashley's BMI is 16.8.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Liam's BMI is 27.0.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 2600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 10 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Liam should consume _____ kcal/day.

Tyrone's BMI is 27.2.Based on this information,his weight is in the _____ range.

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Exam 10: Energy Balance and Weight Control

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2009-2010.

Jared is an average,healthy 23-year-old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.rev: 04_09_2013_QC_29214

Ming's BMI is 17.8.According to this information,Ming is

Conditions associated with the female athlete triad include

Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Terry is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 132 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

Which of the following statements is true?

Tim's body is shaped like a pear,because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist.His body fat distribution is associated with

Which of the following behaviors is typical of sign someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of

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

Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

_____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

Matt is having his body fat assessed by ____,a technique that requires a large device called the BOD POD.

Elsa is a 22-year-old woman who weighs 152 pounds.Using the simple "rule of thumb" method,what is her estimated 24-hour basal energy needs?

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

Ashley's BMI is 16.8.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?

Liam's BMI is 27.0.According to his food records,he consumes an average of 2600 kcal/day.He would like to lose 10 pounds in 1 year by reducing his daily caloric intake.Based on this information,Liam should consume _____ kcal/day.

Tyrone's BMI is 27.2.Based on this information,his weight is in the _____ range.

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