Question 1

_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Leptin 
C) Ghrelin 
D) Yohimbe 
A) Insulin 
B) Leptin 
C) Ghrelin 
D) Yohimbe C

Question 2

David has a difficult time gaining weight.Your recommendations to him include:

Accepted Answer

A) "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." 
B) "Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C) "Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D) "Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training." 
A) "Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." 
B) "Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables." 
C) "Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat." 
D) "Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training." D

Question 3

Lindsay is 23 years old and graduated from college with honors.She is emotionally insecure and experiences considerable social anxiety.She has no close friends, is sometimes depressed, and often exhibits impulsive behavior.Lindsay has a preoccupation with food and her weight even though she is close to her ideal body weight.Lindsay most nearly fits the profile of a person with:

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder. 
A) anorexia nervosa. 
B) binge eating disorder. 
C) bulimia nervosa. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder. C

Question 4

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why physical activity is very important...

Question 5

James is trying to gain weight.Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat peanut butter instead of lean meats. 
B) Drink black coffee. 
C) Skip beverages. 
D) Choose cream cheese-filled pastries for breakfast. 
A) Eat peanut butter instead of lean meats. 
B) Drink black coffee. 
C) Skip beverages. 
D) Choose cream cheese-filled pastries for breakfast.

Question 6

A primary factor involved in the development of eating disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A) the use of antidepressant drugs. 
B) dissatisfaction with one's body. 
C) aversions to certain foods. 
D) an absent parent. 
A) the use of antidepressant drugs. 
B) dissatisfaction with one's body. 
C) aversions to certain foods. 
D) an absent parent.

Question 7

Compared to refined foods, high-fiber, unprocessed, or lightly processed foods aid in weight loss because they provide:

Accepted Answer

A) less absorption, resulting in fewer kcalories. 
B) a faster transit time through the intestinal tract. 
C) more kcalories in a larger amount of food. 
D) bulk and satiety for fewer kcalories. 
A) less absorption, resulting in fewer kcalories. 
B) a faster transit time through the intestinal tract. 
C) more kcalories in a larger amount of food. 
D) bulk and satiety for fewer kcalories.

Question 8

A person trying to gain weight should:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid any form of exercise. 
B) eat energy-dense foods. 
C) eat faster. 
D) consume fewer beverages. 
A) avoid any form of exercise. 
B) eat energy-dense foods. 
C) eat faster. 
D) consume fewer beverages.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B) Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C) Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D) Some weight-loss products can be dangerous. 
A) Laxatives promote weight loss. 
B) Hot baths speed up metabolism. 
C) Grapefruit juice melts body fat. 
D) Some weight-loss products can be dangerous.

Question 10

More men suffer from bulimia nervosa than from anorexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For someone who is trying to gain weight, an easy way to add kcalories is to:

Accepted Answer

A) drink a lot of water. 
B) increase consumption of caloric beverages. 
C) use fat-free salad dressings freely. 
D) add more salt to food. 
A) drink a lot of water. 
B) increase consumption of caloric beverages. 
C) use fat-free salad dressings freely. 
D) add more salt to food.

Question 12

The question of whether a person should lose weight depends on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) the extent of overweight. 
B) age. 
C) health. 
D) basal metabolic rate. 
A) the extent of overweight. 
B) age. 
C) health. 
D) basal metabolic rate.

Question 13

Which eating disorder responds most readily to treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) body dysmorphic disorder 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge eating disorder 
D) body dysmorphic disorder

Question 14

Discuss the role of environmental stimuli in the development of obesity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the role of environmental stimuli in...

Question 15

Most obese people have a leptin deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) environmental stimuli 
B) genetics 
C) learned behavior 
D) set-point 
A) environmental stimuli 
B) genetics 
C) learned behavior 
D) set-point

Question 18

_____ is a prescription drug that alters release of the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.

Accepted Answer

A) Orlistat 
B) Phentermine 
C) Olestra 
D) Belviq 
A) Orlistat 
B) Phentermine 
C) Olestra 
D) Belviq

Question 19

_____ is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat.

Accepted Answer

A) Orlistat 
B) Phendimetrazine 
C) Belviq 
D) Qsymia 
A) Orlistat 
B) Phendimetrazine 
C) Belviq 
D) Qsymia

Question 20

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of:

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-30. 
B) uncontrolled diabetes. 
C) clinically severe obesity. 
D) peptic ulcer disease. 
A) BMI 25-30. 
B) uncontrolled diabetes. 
C) clinically severe obesity. 
D) peptic ulcer disease.

Exam 7: Weight Management

_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.

David has a difficult time gaining weight.Your recommendations to him include:

Describe why physical activity is very important in a weight-loss program.

James is trying to gain weight.Which of the following would you suggest to help James with his goal?

A primary factor involved in the development of eating disorders is:

Compared to refined foods, high-fiber, unprocessed, or lightly processed foods aid in weight loss because they provide:

A person trying to gain weight should:

Which of the following statements is true regarding weight loss?

More men suffer from bulimia nervosa than from anorexia.

For someone who is trying to gain weight, an easy way to add kcalories is to:

The question of whether a person should lose weight depends on all of the following except:

Which eating disorder responds most readily to treatment?

Discuss the role of environmental stimuli in the development of obesity.

Most obese people have a leptin deficiency.

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the _____ theory.

_____ is a prescription drug that alters release of the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.

_____ is a drug used to treat obesity that reduces the absorption of fat.

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

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