Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?

Accepted Answer

A) Using MyPlate as a sample pattern for food choices. 
B) Using a plan that adapts to habits and tastes. 
C) The plan should have a minimum weight loss goal of at least 3 to 5 pounds per week. 
D) The plan should be socially acceptable,adapting to social gatherings and restaurants. 
A) Using MyPlate as a sample pattern for food choices. 
B) Using a plan that adapts to habits and tastes. 
C) The plan should have a minimum weight loss goal of at least 3 to 5 pounds per week. 
D) The plan should be socially acceptable,adapting to social gatherings and restaurants.

Question 2

Which of the following is not correct about android obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to upper body obesity. 
B) High testosterone levels encourage it. 
C) A low waist-to-hip ratio is indicative of it. 
D) It is related to heart disease,hypertension,and diabetes mellitus. 
A) It refers to upper body obesity. 
B) High testosterone levels encourage it. 
C) A low waist-to-hip ratio is indicative of it. 
D) It is related to heart disease,hypertension,and diabetes mellitus.

Question 3

The calorie cost of the thermic effect of food is ______ of energy consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) 1% to 2% 
B) 5% to 10% 
C) 15% to 20% 
D) 20% to 25% 
A) 1% to 2% 
B) 5% to 10% 
C) 15% to 20% 
D) 20% to 25%

Question 4

Basal metabolism is the energy expended

Accepted Answer

A) when sleeping. 
B) when doing moderate activity. 
C) when resting,but awake,and in a fasting state. 
D) to make food available to the body. 
A) when sleeping. 
B) when doing moderate activity. 
C) when resting,but awake,and in a fasting state. 
D) to make food available to the body.

Question 5

Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day.What would be his energy expenditure,in kilocalories,from the thermic effect of food?

Accepted Answer

A) 125 to 250 
B) 250 to 375 
C) 300 to 550 
D) 425 to 600 
A) 125 to 250 
B) 250 to 375 
C) 300 to 550 
D) 425 to 600

Question 6

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A) It promotes quick solutions and rapid weight loss. 
B) It uses scientific evidence,presenting the pros and cons. 
C) It limits food selections. 
D) It often recommends supplements and expensive meals. 
A) It promotes quick solutions and rapid weight loss. 
B) It uses scientific evidence,presenting the pros and cons. 
C) It limits food selections. 
D) It often recommends supplements and expensive meals.

Question 7

Mary wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks.Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalories per day.How many kilocalories should she consume daily to begin to lose this weight,assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,800 to 1,900 
B) 1,600 to 1,700 
C) 1,400 to 1,500 
D) 1,100 to 1,200 
A) 1,800 to 1,900 
B) 1,600 to 1,700 
C) 1,400 to 1,500 
D) 1,100 to 1,200

Question 8

Which of the following does not contribute to total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A) Basal metabolic rate 
B) Thermic effect of food 
C) Energy content of food 
D) Adaptive thermogenesis 
A) Basal metabolic rate 
B) Thermic effect of food 
C) Energy content of food 
D) Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 9

For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal

Accepted Answer

A) 18. 
B) 23. 
C) 27. 
D) 32. 
A) 18. 
B) 23. 
C) 27. 
D) 32.

Question 10

A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamines. 
B) neurotransmitters. 
C) diuretics. 
D) statins. 
A) amphetamines. 
B) neurotransmitters. 
C) diuretics. 
D) statins.

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party
Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend
Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television
Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating
Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Self-monitoring and Cognitive restructuring and Stimulus control is...

Question 12

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m2.

Accepted Answer

A) 18.5 
B) 19.5 
C) 20 
D) 21.5 
A) 18.5 
B) 19.5 
C) 20 
D) 21.5

Question 13

An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

Accepted Answer

A) planning what to eat for breakfast. 
B) decreeing candy bars off limits. 
C) replacing eating reactions to stress with helpful relaxing alternatives. 
D) keeping a food intake diary to identify triggers for eating. 
A) planning what to eat for breakfast. 
B) decreeing candy bars off limits. 
C) replacing eating reactions to stress with helpful relaxing alternatives. 
D) keeping a food intake diary to identify triggers for eating.

Question 14

______ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 25% to 40%.

Accepted Answer

A) Adaptive thermogenesis 
B) Thermic effect of food 
C) Metabolism 
D) Physical activity 
A) Adaptive thermogenesis 
B) Thermic effect of food 
C) Metabolism 
D) Physical activity

Question 15

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m2.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 25 
C) 31 
D) 50 
A) 5 
B) 25 
C) 31 
D) 50

Question 16

Orlistat (Xenical)is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

Accepted Answer

A) storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells. 
B) digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine. 
C) absorption by decreasing bile secretion. 
D) circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production. 
A) storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells. 
B) digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine. 
C) absorption by decreasing bile secretion. 
D) circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production.

Question 17

Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.

Accepted Answer

A) plateauing 
B) energy balancing 
C) mindful eating 
D) yo-yo dieting 
A) plateauing 
B) energy balancing 
C) mindful eating 
D) yo-yo dieting

Question 18

Peg's parents are both obese.She has dieted at least six times,each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it.Peg does not exercise.Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Her frequent yo-yo dieting have likely led to greater amounts of lean body mass. 
B) Her problem is genetic and there is no reason for her to attempt to lose weight. 
C) When she ends a diet,she likely regains additional body fat. 
D) Her problem results from poor habits,but genetics will prevent her from ever losing weight. 
A) Her frequent yo-yo dieting have likely led to greater amounts of lean body mass. 
B) Her problem is genetic and there is no reason for her to attempt to lose weight. 
C) When she ends a diet,she likely regains additional body fat. 
D) Her problem results from poor habits,but genetics will prevent her from ever losing weight.

Question 19

The thermic effect of food

Accepted Answer

A) represents the calories needed to digest,absorb,and process ingested food. 
B) represents approximately 20% of total energy expenditure. 
C) is included in the measurement of basal metabolism. 
D) refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment. 
A) represents the calories needed to digest,absorb,and process ingested food. 
B) represents approximately 20% of total energy expenditure. 
C) is included in the measurement of basal metabolism. 
D) refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Accepted Answer

A) Body mass index 
B) Bioelectrical impedance 
C) Skinfolds 
D) Underwater weighing 
A) Body mass index 
B) Bioelectrical impedance 
C) Skinfolds 
D) Underwater weighing

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?

Which of the following is not correct about android obesity?

The calorie cost of the thermic effect of food is ______ of energy consumed.

Basal metabolism is the energy expended

Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day.What would be his energy expenditure,in kilocalories,from the thermic effect of food?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

Mary wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks.Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalories per day.How many kilocalories should she consume daily to begin to lose this weight,assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

Which of the following does not contribute to total energy expenditure?

For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal

A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m².

An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

______ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 25% to 40%.

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m².

Orlistat (Xenical)is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.

Peg's parents are both obese.She has dieted at least six times,each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it.Peg does not exercise.Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?

The thermic effect of food

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?

Which of the following is not correct about android obesity?

The calorie cost of the thermic effect of food is ______ of energy consumed.

Basal metabolism is the energy expended

Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day.What would be his energy expenditure,in kilocalories,from the thermic effect of food?

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

Mary wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks.Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalories per day.How many kilocalories should she consume daily to begin to lose this weight,assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

Which of the following does not contribute to total energy expenditure?

For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal

A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m2.

An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

______ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 25% to 40%.

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m2.

Orlistat (Xenical)is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.

Peg's parents are both obese.She has dieted at least six times,each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it.Peg does not exercise.Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?

The thermic effect of food

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Filters

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m².

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m².