Question 1

Donna currently weighs 160 pounds, is 5 feet tall and needs 1700 kcal/day to maintain weight.How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 1200 
B) 1600 
C) 1800 
D) 2000 
A) 1200 
B) 1600 
C) 1800 
D) 2000

Question 2

Complications from weight-loss surgery include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) infections. 
B) nutritional deficiencies. 
C) the development of diabetes. 
D) psychological problems. 
A) infections. 
B) nutritional deficiencies. 
C) the development of diabetes. 
D) psychological problems.

Question 3

Obese people who are maintaining weight have lower blood levels of ghrelin than thinner people on weight-loss diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive loss of lean tissue. 
B) a lower basal metabolism. 
C) rapid regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of fat tissue. 
A) excessive loss of lean tissue. 
B) a lower basal metabolism. 
C) rapid regain of weight. 
D) excessive loss of fat tissue.

Question 5

What are the three characteristics of the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

The Female Athlete Triad is a medical co

Question 6

Which food has the lowest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 fresh grapes 
B) 1/2 cup rice 
C) 1/2 cup ice cream 
D) 16 baked chips 
A) 15 fresh grapes 
B) 1/2 cup rice 
C) 1/2 cup ice cream 
D) 16 baked chips

Question 7

Zachary is trying to gain weight.He complains that he has a hard time eating a lot of food at one meal.You advise him to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals. 
B) eat more slowly. 
C) drink less water. 
D) eat a salad before his meal. 
A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals. 
B) eat more slowly. 
C) drink less water. 
D) eat a salad before his meal.

Question 8

The benefits of regular physical activity in weight loss include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) appetite control. 
B) a long-term increase in basal metabolism. 
C) stress reduction. 
D) loss of lean body mass. 
A) appetite control. 
B) a long-term increase in basal metabolism. 
C) stress reduction. 
D) loss of lean body mass.

Question 9

One of the goals of the dietary plan to treat bulimia is to help clients:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease control. 
B) restrict kcalorie intake. 
C) restore nutritional health. 
D) develop a set pattern of menus. 
A) decrease control. 
B) restrict kcalorie intake. 
C) restore nutritional health. 
D) develop a set pattern of menus.

Question 10

Some research indicates that obese people have much more lipoprotein lipase activity in their fat cells than lean people do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe strategies for successful weight gain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe strategies for successful weight gain....

Question 12

The best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:

Accepted Answer

A) running 5 miles at least 3 times a week. 
B) walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. 
C) a daily workout at the gym. 
D) something he or she enjoys and will do regularly. 
A) running 5 miles at least 3 times a week. 
B) walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. 
C) a daily workout at the gym. 
D) something he or she enjoys and will do regularly.

Question 13

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1000 
B) 1200 
C) 1500 
D) 1700 
A) 1000 
B) 1200 
C) 1500 
D) 1700

Question 15

An appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:

Accepted Answer

A) a cup of cream of chicken soup. 
B) an unbuttered roll. 
C) a cup of vegetable soup. 
D) a breadstick dipped in olive oil. 
A) a cup of cream of chicken soup. 
B) an unbuttered roll. 
C) a cup of vegetable soup. 
D) a breadstick dipped in olive oil.

Question 16

Which of the following is characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) binge eating disorder 
C) disordered eating 
D) bulimia nervosa 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) binge eating disorder 
C) disordered eating 
D) bulimia nervosa

Question 17

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity and a healthy low-kcalorie diet. 
B) hormones and diet pills. 
C) a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with regular exercise. 
D) herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet. 
A) physical activity and a healthy low-kcalorie diet. 
B) hormones and diet pills. 
C) a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with regular exercise. 
D) herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet.

Question 18

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

Accepted Answer

A) "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday...no wonder I'm fat." 
B) "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago...my fitness level is improving." 
C) "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." 
D) "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette." 
A) "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday...no wonder I'm fat." 
B) "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago...my fitness level is improving." 
C) "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." 
D) "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette."

Question 19

Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes 
B) 2-3 days 
C) several hours 
D) only a few minutes 
A) 30 minutes 
B) 2-3 days 
C) several hours 
D) only a few minutes

Question 20

A key to preventing weight regain is to:

Accepted Answer

A) only check weight once a month. 
B) avoid thinking thoughts that promote self-efficacy. 
C) view weight maintenance as a lifestyle, not a goal. 
D) skip breakfast every day. 
A) only check weight once a month. 
B) avoid thinking thoughts that promote self-efficacy. 
C) view weight maintenance as a lifestyle, not a goal. 
D) skip breakfast every day.

Exam 7: Weight Management

Donna currently weighs 160 pounds, is 5 feet tall and needs 1700 kcal/day to maintain weight.How many kcalories should Donna consume daily in order to lose weight?

Complications from weight-loss surgery include all of the following except:

Obese people who are maintaining weight have lower blood levels of ghrelin than thinner people on weight-loss diets.

Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in all of the following except:

What are the three characteristics of the female athlete triad?

Which food has the lowest energy density?

Zachary is trying to gain weight.He complains that he has a hard time eating a lot of food at one meal.You advise him to:

The benefits of regular physical activity in weight loss include all of the following except:

One of the goals of the dietary plan to treat bulimia is to help clients:

Some research indicates that obese people have much more lipoprotein lipase activity in their fat cells than lean people do.

Describe strategies for successful weight gain.

The best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.

Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.

An appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:

Which of the following is characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging?

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

Basal metabolism remains elevated for _____ after intense and prolonged activity.

A key to preventing weight regain is to:

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