Question 1

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) schizophrenia 
C) body dissatisfaction. 
D) low self-esteem. 
A) depression. 
B) schizophrenia 
C) body dissatisfaction. 
D) low self-esteem.

Question 2

According to a long-term study of women,being even mildly overweight can increase your risk of coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short?term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Situation
Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college.He has never had a weight problem.He was always active every day in high school sports.Alan admits that his eating habits probably aren't as good as they should be.Still,he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night.He doesn't snack between meals because he doesn't get hungry.The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food.Alan isn't involved with any college sport,but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally.He also has a part-time job and has a full course load.Alan thinks he is more active in college than when he was in high school.In fact,he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

Accepted Answer

1. Increased availability of processed a

Question 5

Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over ______.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50 
A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 45 
D) 50

Question 6

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

Accepted Answer

A) restoring body weight. 
B) treating depression. 
C) stabilizing eating patterns. 
D) changing thought processes associated with body image. 
A) restoring body weight. 
B) treating depression. 
C) stabilizing eating patterns. 
D) changing thought processes associated with body image.

Question 7

Prescription drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

Accepted Answer

A) 15. 
B) 20. 
C) 30. 
D) 40. 
A) 15. 
B) 20. 
C) 30. 
D) 40.

Question 8

Most people overestimate the amount of food they eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The largest component of metabolism is

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic equivalency rate. 
B) resting metabolic rate. 
C) base metabolic expenditure. 
D) caloric expenditure rate. 
A) metabolic equivalency rate. 
B) resting metabolic rate. 
C) base metabolic expenditure. 
D) caloric expenditure rate.

Question 12

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) About 10 percent of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. 
B) Elevated blood glucose levels associated with pre-diabetes do not increase heart attack risk,but levels associated with full-blown diabetes do. 
C) Risk of a heart attack or stroke is increased by 50 percent. 
D) Treatment with medication is more important than lifestyle measures for people with pre-diabetes. 
A) About 10 percent of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. 
B) Elevated blood glucose levels associated with pre-diabetes do not increase heart attack risk,but levels associated with full-blown diabetes do. 
C) Risk of a heart attack or stroke is increased by 50 percent. 
D) Treatment with medication is more important than lifestyle measures for people with pre-diabetes.

Question 14

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) underweight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese.

Question 15

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density. 
B) Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content. 
C) Watch for hidden calories. 
D) Drink fewer calories. 
E) All of the above choices are effective. 
A) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density. 
B) Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content. 
C) Watch for hidden calories. 
D) Drink fewer calories. 
E) All of the above choices are effective.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) eating more rapidly than normal 
B) eating when not hungry 
C) eating alone 
D) purging 
A) eating more rapidly than normal 
B) eating when not hungry 
C) eating alone 
D) purging

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

Accepted Answer

A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is considered an active endocrine organ. 
D) It is not associated with increased health risks. 
A) It is located at waist level. 
B) It contains many biologically active substances. 
C) It is considered an active endocrine organ. 
D) It is not associated with increased health risks.

Question 19

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Accepted Answer

A) lower the resting metabolic rate. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat that is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight. 
A) lower the resting metabolic rate. 
B) higher the resting metabolic rate. 
C) more fat that is needed in the diet. 
D) easier it is to gain weight.

Question 20

Most weight problems are problems of

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic disorders. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) emotional disorders. 
D) childhood abuse. 
A) metabolic disorders. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) emotional disorders. 
D) childhood abuse.

Exam 14: Weight Management

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

According to a long-term study of women,being even mildly overweight can increase your risk of coronary heart disease.

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short?term weight loss.

Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over ______.

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

Prescription drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

Most people overestimate the amount of food they eat.

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

The largest component of metabolism is

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

Most weight problems are problems of

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