Question 1

The body mass index (BMI)of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s,paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most people with pre-diabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To lose one pound,you need to create a negative energy balance of _____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 1,000 
C) 3,500 
D) 7,000 
A) 500 
B) 1,000 
C) 3,500 
D) 7,000

Question 5

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is associated least with

Accepted Answer

A) below-average academic achievement. 
B) perfectionist beliefs. 
C) unreasonable demands for self-control. 
D) excessive self-criticism. 
A) below-average academic achievement. 
B) perfectionist beliefs. 
C) unreasonable demands for self-control. 
D) excessive self-criticism.

Question 6

Resting metabolic rate is

Accepted Answer

A) the energy required to maintain vital body functions. 
B) the sum of all the processes by which food energy is used by the body. 
C) the body's daily energy expenditure. 
D) the energy required to digest food. 
A) the energy required to maintain vital body functions. 
B) the sum of all the processes by which food energy is used by the body. 
C) the body's daily energy expenditure. 
D) the energy required to digest food.

Question 7

Eating patterns are often an intricate component of family values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The fiber in diet pills

Accepted Answer

A) satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement. 
B) has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. 
C) provides dietary fiber and suppresses appetite. 
D) acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach. 
A) satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement. 
B) has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. 
C) provides dietary fiber and suppresses appetite. 
D) acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach.

Question 9

Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure. 
B) eroded tooth enamel. 
C) chronic hoarseness. 
D) stomach rupture. 
A) low blood pressure. 
B) eroded tooth enamel. 
C) chronic hoarseness. 
D) stomach rupture.

Question 11

A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for

Accepted Answer

A) obesity. 
B) depression. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) diabetes. 
A) obesity. 
B) depression. 
C) anorexia nervosa. 
D) diabetes.

Question 12

Name and describe the three major types of eating disorders discussed in your text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

The three major types of eating disorder

Question 13

For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define essential fat,nonessential fat,and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

Accepted Answer

Essential fat refers to the minimal amou

Question 15

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

Accepted Answer

A) advocacy of special diets 
B) advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise 
C) claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs 
D) recommendations to combine foods in special ways or to rotate levels of calorie intake to effect weight loss 
A) advocacy of special diets 
B) advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise 
C) claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs 
D) recommendations to combine foods in special ways or to rotate levels of calorie intake to effect weight loss

Question 17

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

Accepted Answer

A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) bipolar disorder. 
A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) female athlete triad. 
C) amenorrhea. 
D) bipolar disorder.

Question 18

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in 1 in 25 Americans. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages. 
A) occurs in 1 in 25 Americans. 
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising. 
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment. 
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Exam 14: Weight Management

The body mass index (BMI)of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s,paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

Most people with pre-diabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

To lose one pound,you need to create a negative energy balance of _____ calories.

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is associated least with

Resting metabolic rate is

Eating patterns are often an intricate component of family values.

The fiber in diet pills

Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for

Name and describe the three major types of eating disorders discussed in your text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Define essential fat,nonessential fat,and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

Type 2 diabetes

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