Question 1

The stimulus which prompts one to eat in response to internal physical cues is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) appetite. 
B) hunger. 
C) behavioral modification. 
D) satiety. 
A) appetite. 
B) hunger. 
C) behavioral modification. 
D) satiety.

Question 2

Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI 
B) Bioelectric impedance 
C) DEXA 
D) Bod Pod 
A) MRI 
B) Bioelectric impedance 
C) DEXA 
D) Bod Pod

Question 3

What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?

Accepted Answer

A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise. 
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals. 
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food. 
D) It accurately measures percent body fat. 
A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise. 
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals. 
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food. 
D) It accurately measures percent body fat.

Question 4

A common problem associated with losing weight by drinking only low kcalorie weight loss products is:

Accepted Answer

A) eating habits are not changed. 
B) the formula is available by prescription only,making the program inconvenient. 
C) formula plans are expensive. 
D) mixing the formulas require extensive calculation. 
A) eating habits are not changed. 
B) the formula is available by prescription only,making the program inconvenient. 
C) formula plans are expensive. 
D) mixing the formulas require extensive calculation.

Question 5

The distribution of body fat can be an indicator of health risk.Which of the following is associated with a higher risk of heart disease,diabetes and breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcutaneous fat deposited in the hips and thighs 
B) Visceral fat deposited around the waist 
C) A pear shaped body 
D) Brown fat tissue in the upper arms 
A) Subcutaneous fat deposited in the hips and thighs 
B) Visceral fat deposited around the waist 
C) A pear shaped body 
D) Brown fat tissue in the upper arms

Question 6

If a serving of tuna contains 1 gram fat,0 carbohydrates and contains 69 calories,how many grams of protein are in one serving?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 44 
D) 60 
A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 44 
D) 60

Question 7

The recommended approach to dealing with overweight children is to:

Accepted Answer

A) strictly limit kcalorie intake. 
B) encourage physical activity and moderate kcalorie intake. 
C) institute moderate levels of drug therapy. 
D) encourage liquid weight loss products at lunch. 
A) strictly limit kcalorie intake. 
B) encourage physical activity and moderate kcalorie intake. 
C) institute moderate levels of drug therapy. 
D) encourage liquid weight loss products at lunch.

Question 8

Which statement about obesity genes is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormal obesity genes result in abnormal amounts of body fat. 
B) Obesity genes encode proteins. 
C) Obesity genes are the main culprit behind rising obesity levels. 
D) Obesity genes regulate food intake,energy expenditure or the deposition of body fat. 
A) Abnormal obesity genes result in abnormal amounts of body fat. 
B) Obesity genes encode proteins. 
C) Obesity genes are the main culprit behind rising obesity levels. 
D) Obesity genes regulate food intake,energy expenditure or the deposition of body fat.

The stimulus which prompts one to eat in response to internal physical cues is best described as:

Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?

What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?

A common problem associated with losing weight by drinking only low kcalorie weight loss products is:

The distribution of body fat can be an indicator of health risk.Which of the following is associated with a higher risk of heart disease,diabetes and breast cancer?

If a serving of tuna contains 1 gram fat,0 carbohydrates and contains 69 calories,how many grams of protein are in one serving?

The recommended approach to dealing with overweight children is to:

Which statement about obesity genes is FALSE?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Management

The stimulus which prompts one to eat in response to internal physical cues is best described as:

Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?

What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?

A common problem associated with losing weight by drinking only low kcalorie weight loss products is:

The distribution of body fat can be an indicator of health risk.Which of the following is associated with a higher risk of heart disease,diabetes and breast cancer?

If a serving of tuna contains 1 gram fat,0 carbohydrates and contains 69 calories,how many grams of protein are in one serving?

The recommended approach to dealing with overweight children is to:

Which statement about obesity genes is FALSE?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

Filters