Question 1

A health problem associated with bulimia is

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A) dry skin. 
B) muscle wasting. 
C) fine body hair. 
D) tooth decay. 
A) dry skin. 
B) muscle wasting. 
C) fine body hair. 
D) tooth decay.

Question 2

All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

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A) age. 
B) obesity. 
C) a diet high in protein. 
D) physical inactivity. 
A) age. 
B) obesity. 
C) a diet high in protein. 
D) physical inactivity.

Question 3

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

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A) group support 
B) behavior modification advice 
C) outside recommendations for individualized nutrition plans 
D) physical activity recommendations 
A) group support 
B) behavior modification advice 
C) outside recommendations for individualized nutrition plans 
D) physical activity recommendations

Question 4

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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A) change the person's body image. 
B) provide vitamin supplements. 
C) restore adequate body weight. 
D) initiate psychological support. 
A) change the person's body image. 
B) provide vitamin supplements. 
C) restore adequate body weight. 
D) initiate psychological support.

Question 5

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry,EXCEPT

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A) very-low-carbohydrate diets. 
B) 60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity. 
C) diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat. 
D) frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight. 
A) very-low-carbohydrate diets. 
B) 60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity. 
C) diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat. 
D) frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight.

Question 6

According to CDC statistics,Hispanics have the highest rate of diagnosed diabetes cases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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A) a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable binge eating 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting 
A) a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin 
B) uncontrollable binge eating 
C) near-normal body weight 
D) self-induced vomiting

Question 10

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

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A) abnormal eating patterns. 
B) premature osteoporosis. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) muscle dysmorphia. 
A) abnormal eating patterns. 
B) premature osteoporosis. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) muscle dysmorphia.

Question 11

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have flooded the market.Give one pro and one con for each of these two dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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One pro of a low-carbohydrate diet is th

Question 12

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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A) body mass index. 
B) body density. 
C) fat weight. 
D) height and total body weight. 
A) body mass index. 
B) body density. 
C) fat weight. 
D) height and total body weight.

Question 13

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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A) as an antidote for boredom 
B) to alleviate loneliness 
C) to satisfy hunger needs 
D) as a pickup for fatigue 
A) as an antidote for boredom 
B) to alleviate loneliness 
C) to satisfy hunger needs 
D) as a pickup for fatigue

Question 14

Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

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Body image refers to the perception and

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) family eating patterns 
D) having a low income 
A) being of certain racial and ethnic groups 
B) living in a city 
C) family eating patterns 
D) having a low income

Question 17

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the National Institutes of Health,about _______ of American adults are overweight.

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A) 35 percent 
B) 52 percent 
C) 68 percent 
D) 83 percent 
A) 35 percent 
B) 52 percent 
C) 68 percent 
D) 83 percent

Question 19

In women,an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Weight Management

A health problem associated with bulimia is

All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry,EXCEPT

According to CDC statistics,Hispanics have the highest rate of diagnosed diabetes cases.

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have flooded the market.Give one pro and one con for each of these two dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

According to the National Institutes of Health,about _______ of American adults are overweight.

In women,an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone mass.

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

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