Question 1

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S. recently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity has increased dramatically over the past several years because of concerns with overweight. 
B)  Outdoor work and play are the main contributors to leisure time activity in this country. 
C)  Sedentary activities have replaced outdoor play for many people. 
D)  Passive exercise with machines has helped people to lose weight without physical exertion. 
A)  Physical activity has increased dramatically over the past several years because of concerns with overweight. 
B)  Outdoor work and play are the main contributors to leisure time activity in this country. 
C)  Sedentary activities have replaced outdoor play for many people. 
D)  Passive exercise with machines has helped people to lose weight without physical exertion. C

Question 2

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for managing portion sizes of foods in order to manage weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  choose smaller plates, glasses, and utensils 
B)  purchase reduced-calorie foods so you eat more of them 
C)  eat just until satisfied and then stop, even if food remains 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  choose smaller plates, glasses, and utensils 
B)  purchase reduced-calorie foods so you eat more of them 
C)  eat just until satisfied and then stop, even if food remains 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c E

Question 3

The most important time of the day to eat when you are trying to lose weight is:

Accepted Answer

A)  breakfast, because the overall diet quality will be better. 
B)  after 7 p.m., because you will have enough energy to get through the night. 
C)  mid-day, so you will not be tempted to snack before dinner. 
D)  throughout the day in small, frequent meals and snacks. 
A)  breakfast, because the overall diet quality will be better. 
B)  after 7 p.m., because you will have enough energy to get through the night. 
C)  mid-day, so you will not be tempted to snack before dinner. 
D)  throughout the day in small, frequent meals and snacks. A

Question 4

A woman is using behavior modification to change her eating habits in order to lose weight. Which of her behaviors would be most successful for changing a particular cue?

Accepted Answer

A)  when eating out, asking for a box at the beginning of the meal to split the portion on her plate 
B)  saving money to reward herself with her favorite meal once she reaches her goal weight loss 
C)  skipping lunch to eliminate the calories from eating at her usual fast-food restaurant 
D)  asking her husband to scold her when she eats something not on her diet plan 
A)  when eating out, asking for a box at the beginning of the meal to split the portion on her plate 
B)  saving money to reward herself with her favorite meal once she reaches her goal weight loss 
C)  skipping lunch to eliminate the calories from eating at her usual fast-food restaurant 
D)  asking her husband to scold her when she eats something not on her diet plan

Question 5

Hunger makes itself known roughly _____ hours after eating.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-5 
D)  4-6 
A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-5 
D)  4-6

Question 6

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to _____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  2500 
B)  3000 
C)  3500 
D)  4000 
A)  2500 
B)  3000 
C)  3500 
D)  4000

Question 7

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate from food is especially easy for the body to store as fat. 
B)  Protein is used to build muscles in response to exercise. 
C)  Alcohol delivers calories and encourages fat storage. 
D)  Any food can make you fat if you eat enough of it. 
A)  Carbohydrate from food is especially easy for the body to store as fat. 
B)  Protein is used to build muscles in response to exercise. 
C)  Alcohol delivers calories and encourages fat storage. 
D)  Any food can make you fat if you eat enough of it.

Question 8

Eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate, and thus promote weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You decide to skip lunch for several weeks to lose weight and fit into a favorite outfit for a special occasion. Which of the following will probably be the greatest obstacle to the success of this plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  hunger 
B)  appetite 
C)  satiation 
D)  satiety 
A)  hunger 
B)  appetite 
C)  satiation 
D)  satiety

Question 10

One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in appetite immediately after exercise. 
B)  an increase in lean muscle tissue, which burns more energy. 
C)  being able to eat high-calorie snacks. 
D)  significantly raising the BMR for several hours after exercise. 
A)  an increase in appetite immediately after exercise. 
B)  an increase in lean muscle tissue, which burns more energy. 
C)  being able to eat high-calorie snacks. 
D)  significantly raising the BMR for several hours after exercise.

Question 11

Central to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a fear of failure. 
B)  absence of amenorrhea. 
C)  a distorted body image. 
D)  weight loss. 
A)  a fear of failure. 
B)  absence of amenorrhea. 
C)  a distorted body image. 
D)  weight loss.

Question 12

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions.

-This supplement:

Accepted Answer

A)  may not provide any benefit since caffeine has not been proven to help in weight loss. 
B)  is safe because it contains no fillers or additives. 
C)  should be recommended because dietary supplement use is associated with successful weight loss. 
D)  can help to achieve permanent weight reduction. 
A)  may not provide any benefit since caffeine has not been proven to help in weight loss. 
B)  is safe because it contains no fillers or additives. 
C)  should be recommended because dietary supplement use is associated with successful weight loss. 
D)  can help to achieve permanent weight reduction.

Question 13

What is a food desert?

Accepted Answer

A)  an urban area where people live with no access to any foods for purchase 
B)  an area where no fast-food restaurants are available for quick and easy meals 
C)  a rural area where only local supermarkets are available 
D)  an area where only convenience stores and fast-food restaurants sell food 
A)  an urban area where people live with no access to any foods for purchase 
B)  an area where no fast-food restaurants are available for quick and easy meals 
C)  a rural area where only local supermarkets are available 
D)  an area where only convenience stores and fast-food restaurants sell food

Question 14

When setting a target for weight loss, an appropriate goal would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid weight loss the first several weeks. 
B)  reduction of BMI by at least 5 points. 
C)  reduction of body weight by 5-10% over a year's time. 
D)  a large, long-term goal to work toward. 
A)  rapid weight loss the first several weeks. 
B)  reduction of BMI by at least 5 points. 
C)  reduction of body weight by 5-10% over a year's time. 
D)  a large, long-term goal to work toward.

Question 15

One "outside of the body" factor that contributes to obesity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the "built environment," which can discourage physical activity. 
B)  eating automatically in response to hunger cues. 
C)  spontaneous fidgeting activity. 
D)  a lack of food availability. 
A)  the "built environment," which can discourage physical activity. 
B)  eating automatically in response to hunger cues. 
C)  spontaneous fidgeting activity. 
D)  a lack of food availability.

Question 16

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful. What information would you give to help her make her decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should not go through the surgery because of the complications others have experienced. 
B)  Her BMI of 40 is not high enough to qualify for surgery because she does not have any chronic diseases. 
C)  It is a good idea because the procedure is very simple and has very few complications. 
D)  It is a serious decision because of the lifetime medical and nutrition supervision needed after surgery. 
A)  She should not go through the surgery because of the complications others have experienced. 
B)  Her BMI of 40 is not high enough to qualify for surgery because she does not have any chronic diseases. 
C)  It is a good idea because the procedure is very simple and has very few complications. 
D)  It is a serious decision because of the lifetime medical and nutrition supervision needed after surgery.

Question 17

Leptin is a hormone produced by the body to stimulate the appetite and encourage eating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions.

-This product claims to be "all natural." What does this tell you?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ingredients will be more potent 
B)  nothing because there is no regulation of the term "natural" 
C)  the ingredients may not work as well 
D)  it will be better absorbed 
A)  the ingredients will be more potent 
B)  nothing because there is no regulation of the term "natural" 
C)  the ingredients may not work as well 
D)  it will be better absorbed

Question 19

A person who is trying to gain weight and muscle mass will achieve the best outcome by:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing physical activity, because it is burning too many calories. 
B)  choosing nutrient- and energy-dense foods to help build new body tissue. 
C)  limiting food intake to three large meals a day to eat more calories at a time. 
D)  adding weight-gain supplements specially formulated for muscle building. 
A)  reducing physical activity, because it is burning too many calories. 
B)  choosing nutrient- and energy-dense foods to help build new body tissue. 
C)  limiting food intake to three large meals a day to eat more calories at a time. 
D)  adding weight-gain supplements specially formulated for muscle building.

Question 20

A person trying to gain weight should:

Accepted Answer

A)  participate in strength training. 
B)  eat more frequently. 
C)  avoid aerobic activities. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  participate in strength training. 
B)  eat more frequently. 
C)  avoid aerobic activities. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S. recently?

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for managing portion sizes of foods in order to manage weight?

The most important time of the day to eat when you are trying to lose weight is:

A woman is using behavior modification to change her eating habits in order to lose weight. Which of her behaviors would be most successful for changing a particular cue?

Hunger makes itself known roughly _____ hours after eating.

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to _____ calories.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate, and thus promote weight loss.

You decide to skip lunch for several weeks to lose weight and fit into a favorite outfit for a special occasion. Which of the following will probably be the greatest obstacle to the success of this plan?

One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:

Central to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is:

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions. -This supplement:

What is a food desert?

When setting a target for weight loss, an appropriate goal would be:

One "outside of the body" factor that contributes to obesity is:

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful. What information would you give to help her make her decision?

Leptin is a hormone produced by the body to stimulate the appetite and encourage eating.

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions. -This product claims to be "all natural." What does this tell you?

A person who is trying to gain weight and muscle mass will achieve the best outcome by:

A person trying to gain weight should:

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Exam 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

How has physical activity played a role in weight trends in the U.S. recently?

Which of the following is a valid recommendation for managing portion sizes of foods in order to manage weight?

The most important time of the day to eat when you are trying to lose weight is:

A woman is using behavior modification to change her eating habits in order to lose weight. Which of her behaviors would be most successful for changing a particular cue?

Hunger makes itself known roughly _____ hours after eating.

A rule of thumb that has been used in the past but does not apply equally to everyone is that one pound of body fat is equal to _____ calories.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Eating certain foods can elevate the basal metabolic rate, and thus promote weight loss.

You decide to skip lunch for several weeks to lose weight and fit into a favorite outfit for a special occasion. Which of the following will probably be the greatest obstacle to the success of this plan?

One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:

Central to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is:

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions. -This supplement:

What is a food desert?

When setting a target for weight loss, an appropriate goal would be:

One "outside of the body" factor that contributes to obesity is:

Your aunt is seriously considering having gastric surgery to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful. What information would you give to help her make her decision?

Leptin is a hormone produced by the body to stimulate the appetite and encourage eating.

Use the green coffee bean supplements label to answer questions. -This product claims to be "all natural." What does this tell you?

A person who is trying to gain weight and muscle mass will achieve the best outcome by:

A person trying to gain weight should:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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