Question 1

A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value. What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her pregnancy outcome may be compromised by her too-low body fat. 
B)  She needs to increase her body fat percentage to 40 for pregnancy. 
C)  Her body composition is fine because she will gain weight during pregnancy. 
D)  She needs to reduce her body fat in preparation for pregnancy. 
A)  Her pregnancy outcome may be compromised by her too-low body fat. 
B)  She needs to increase her body fat percentage to 40 for pregnancy. 
C)  Her body composition is fine because she will gain weight during pregnancy. 
D)  She needs to reduce her body fat in preparation for pregnancy.

Question 2

Your weight is currently stable. You have chosen to give up your daily 215-calorie mocha latte coffee. About how much weight can you expect to lose over 5 years if nothing else changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 pounds 
B)  21 pounds 
C)  14 pounds 
D)  50 pounds 
A)  5 pounds 
B)  21 pounds 
C)  14 pounds 
D)  50 pounds

Question 3

The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the fat is more quickly mobilized and released into the bloodstream as HDL cholesterol. 
B)  it can lead to chronic inflammation, which has been linked to heart disease. 
C)  the fat accumulates in the upper chest area, which can interfere with lung function. 
D)  the fat distribution is resistant to physical exercise. 
A)  the fat is more quickly mobilized and released into the bloodstream as HDL cholesterol. 
B)  it can lead to chronic inflammation, which has been linked to heart disease. 
C)  the fat accumulates in the upper chest area, which can interfere with lung function. 
D)  the fat distribution is resistant to physical exercise.

Question 4

Explain the evidence on the effectiveness, adequacy, and safety of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets.

Accepted Answer

There is evidence to suggest that high-p

Question 5

Energy nutrients can be stored in the body as:

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen. 
B)  water. 
C)  fat. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  glycogen. 
B)  water. 
C)  fat. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b

Question 6

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid any snacks. 
B)  eliminate breakfast. 
C)  eat regularly. 
D)  have one large meal each day. 
A)  avoid any snacks. 
B)  eliminate breakfast. 
C)  eat regularly. 
D)  have one large meal each day.

Question 7

Excess body fatness is associated with an increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  some cancers. 
B)  gallbladder disease. 
C)  diverticular disease. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  some cancers. 
B)  gallbladder disease. 
C)  diverticular disease. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 8

You suspect that your new college roommate may have an eating disorder because, although she seems to have a normal body size, you have heard her frequently vomiting after a meal, and her tooth enamel is becoming corroded. She also will frequently eat 3 boxes of crackers at one time to relieve stress and will then feel guilty afterwards. These are most likely symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  the female athlete triad. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  the female athlete triad.

Question 9

A woman who is a varsity soccer player has a BMI of 32, a waist circumference of 32, and 30 percent body fat. What would you say about her body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  she is obese and at risk for developing chronic diseases 
B)  she has a high level of visceral fat accumulation 
C)  her performance will be affected by her body fat accumulation 
D)  she is within recommendations for waist circumference and percent body fat 
A)  she is obese and at risk for developing chronic diseases 
B)  she has a high level of visceral fat accumulation 
C)  her performance will be affected by her body fat accumulation 
D)  she is within recommendations for waist circumference and percent body fat

Question 10

The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  signal hunger when the stomach is empty. 
B)  signal appetite when receiving external stimuli. 
C)  signal satiation when the stomach is full. 
D)  signal satiety several hours after a meal. 
A)  signal hunger when the stomach is empty. 
B)  signal appetite when receiving external stimuli. 
C)  signal satiation when the stomach is full. 
D)  signal satiety several hours after a meal.

Question 11

Excess fat _____ represents a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  under the skin around the hips 
B)  deep within the abdomen 
C)  deep within the shoulders 
D)  under the skin of the chest 
A)  under the skin around the hips 
B)  deep within the abdomen 
C)  deep within the shoulders 
D)  under the skin of the chest

Question 12

How could Mayor Pair change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?

Accepted Answer

A)  invite a fitness center chain to open a franchise within town limits 
B)  add bike lanes to busy roads 
C)  limit the height of new buildings 
D)  prevent homes and businesses from being built close together 
A)  invite a fitness center chain to open a franchise within town limits 
B)  add bike lanes to busy roads 
C)  limit the height of new buildings 
D)  prevent homes and businesses from being built close together

Question 13

An effective method for losing weight would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  choose your long-term goal, even though it may take several years to accomplish. 
B)  start with a very low calorie level to give you a quick weight loss initially. 
C)  keep records of your food intake and exercise to spot trends. 
D)  use a pre-designed menu plan that is in a popular diet book on the market. 
A)  choose your long-term goal, even though it may take several years to accomplish. 
B)  start with a very low calorie level to give you a quick weight loss initially. 
C)  keep records of your food intake and exercise to spot trends. 
D)  use a pre-designed menu plan that is in a popular diet book on the market.

Question 14

The BMI is very valuable in helping athletes determine their health risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following foods has the greatest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)  french fries that weigh 50 grams and are 167 calories 
B)  baby carrots that weigh 72 grams and are 31 calories 
C)  vanilla ice cream that weighs 39 grams and is 155 calories 
D)  mushroom soup that weighs 65 grams and has 175 calories 
A)  french fries that weigh 50 grams and are 167 calories 
B)  baby carrots that weigh 72 grams and are 31 calories 
C)  vanilla ice cream that weighs 39 grams and is 155 calories 
D)  mushroom soup that weighs 65 grams and has 175 calories

Question 16

No single body composition or weight suits everyone; needs vary by gender, lifestyle, and stage of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are involved in signaling satiation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach. 
B)  the small intestine. 
C)  the brain's hypothalamus. 
D)  the heart. 
A)  the stomach. 
B)  the small intestine. 
C)  the brain's hypothalamus. 
D)  the heart.

Question 18

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies that can he

Question 19

Which of the following types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  high in fiber 
B)  high in protein 
C)  high in sugar 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  high in fiber 
B)  high in protein 
C)  high in sugar 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 20

The foods emphasized by high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets clearly raise the risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  kidney disease. 
C)  heart and artery disease. 
D)  cancer. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  kidney disease. 
C)  heart and artery disease. 
D)  cancer.

A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value. What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?

Your weight is currently stable. You have chosen to give up your daily 215-calorie mocha latte coffee. About how much weight can you expect to lose over 5 years if nothing else changes?

The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because:

Explain the evidence on the effectiveness, adequacy, and safety of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets.

Energy nutrients can be stored in the body as:

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:

Excess body fatness is associated with an increased risk of:

A woman who is a varsity soccer player has a BMI of 32, a waist circumference of 32, and 30 percent body fat. What would you say about her body composition?

The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:

Excess fat _____ represents a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body.

How could Mayor Pair change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?

An effective method for losing weight would be to:

The BMI is very valuable in helping athletes determine their health risks.

Which of the following foods has the greatest energy density?

No single body composition or weight suits everyone; needs vary by gender, lifestyle, and stage of life.

All of the following are involved in signaling satiation except:

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

Which of the following types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

The foods emphasized by high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets clearly raise the risk for:

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Exam 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

A woman who is trying to get pregnant has a BMI of 17 and a 10 percent body fat value. What factors should she consider concerning her body composition?

Your weight is currently stable. You have chosen to give up your daily 215-calorie mocha latte coffee. About how much weight can you expect to lose over 5 years if nothing else changes?

The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because:

Explain the evidence on the effectiveness, adequacy, and safety of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets.

Energy nutrients can be stored in the body as:

The best advice for planning a daily meal pattern for successful weight loss is to:

Excess body fatness is associated with an increased risk of:

A woman who is a varsity soccer player has a BMI of 32, a waist circumference of 32, and 30 percent body fat. What would you say about her body composition?

The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:

Excess fat _____ represents a greater risk to health than excess fat elsewhere on the body.

How could Mayor Pair change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?

An effective method for losing weight would be to:

The BMI is very valuable in helping athletes determine their health risks.

Which of the following foods has the greatest energy density?

No single body composition or weight suits everyone; needs vary by gender, lifestyle, and stage of life.

All of the following are involved in signaling satiation except:

Describe strategies that can help someone effectively gain body weight.

Which of the following types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

The foods emphasized by high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets clearly raise the risk for:

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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