Question 1

Athletes who use weight-loss supplements in conjunction with their sport may consume products containing
drugs whose use is prohibited in competition or training, and may be suspended from competition for a positive drug test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In order to obtain a training effect in a young, healthy individual, the heart rate response should be increased
above the resting level by about 30-40 percent of the maximal heart rate reserve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

For weight control purposes, you should exercise at a low percentage of your VO2 max so that a greater
percent of the energy expended is obtained from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning behavior modification techniques and how they apply to a weight- control program is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The individual is the most important component of a weight-control program
B)   Behavior modification is used to reduce physical or social stimuli that may lead to excessive caloric intake or decreased physical activity
C)   It is extremely important to set short-term goals so that the individual may experience multiple successes in pursuit of the long-term goal
D)   All individuals wishing to implement a behavior modification program should seek professional assistance in developing such a program

Question 5

The human body can lose weight from a number of its stored energy sources. Which of the following necessitates the greatest caloric deficit in order to lose one pound of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   lean body mass
B)   liver glycogen
C)   adipose tissue
D)   muscle glycogen
E)   water

Question 6

Research suggests that the most effective weight-loss programs include multiple components-diet, exercise,
and behavior modification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Aerobic type exercise may be an effective part of a comprehensive weight control program to reduce excess body fat for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   it increases the metabolic rate
B)   it mobilizes and utilizes free fatty acids from the adipose tissues
C)   it helps reduce body water stores in the muscles and blood
D)   it will increase the resting metabolic rate for a short time after the exercise period
E)   it may help to curb the appetite in some individuals if done prior to meal time

Question 8

In general, weight-loss dietary supplements do not appear to be effective and their use may be associated with
adverse health effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At the end of three weeks of dieting, weight loss will slow as a natural consequence of the diet, but the weight
being lost at this point will be primarily body protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Fat and sugar together account for nearly 50 percent of the Calories in the average American's diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is always necessary to take a daily vitamin/mineral supplement when one is dieting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The palm of your hand may be a convenient guide to measuring portion sizes of food. Which of the following would be a good approximation?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 ounce of cheese
B)   3-4 ounces of meat, chicken, or fish
C)   Two teaspoons of salad dressing
D)   2 cups of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal
E)   5 grams of pure butter

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT correct for weight loss during an exercise weight-reduction program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Weight lost through an exercise program is lost at a much slower rate, however, most of the bodyweight reduction comes from the body-fat stores
B)  A person must exercise at a lower percentage of his/her VO2 max, because at the higher energy intensity he/ she will derive a lower percentage of energy output from fat
C)   The objective should be to burn the greatest total Calories possible within the given time frame
D)   The reduction of fat in body areas is most likely to occur where fat deposits are the most conspicuous, thus spot reducing does not appear to be effective

Question 14

For an obese individual, what would appear to be one of the best types of exercise programs you could recommend that would meet the criteria as a bona fide component of a comprehensive weight control program and yet be rather practical and safe?

Accepted Answer

A)   archery
B)   bowling
C)   aerobic walking
D)   jogging
E)   handball

Question 15

During the first few days of your diet, about 70 percent of the weight loss is due to body-water changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Weight loss should be monitored with skinfolds and girth measurements, as well as with a scale, to ensure that
it is body fat that is being lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An aerobic exercise program that involves the large muscle groups of both the arms and legs will be the most
beneficial type of program for losing body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most significant factor in determining daily caloric intake necessary to maintain weight is

Accepted Answer

A)   the REE.
B)   the sex of the individual.
C)   body weight.
D)   body composition.

Question 19

Research suggests that sleeping less, such as only 4 to 5 hours nightly, will promote weight loss because more
energy is expended when awake than asleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements relative to an exercise program for weight maintenance or loss is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   the mode of exercise should involve large muscle groups that are activated in rhythmic, continuous type movement.
B)  the higher the intensity of aerobic exercise that the individual can sustain, the better, because the greater the intensity the greater the number of Calories burned per minute.
C)   the greater the duration of activity, the better.
D)   the more frequent the exercise during the week, the better.
E)   all of the above statements are true.

Exam 11: Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Athletes who use weight-loss supplements in conjunction with their sport may consume products containing drugs whose use is prohibited in competition or training, and may be suspended from competition for a positive drug test.

In order to obtain a training effect in a young, healthy individual, the heart rate response should be increased above the resting level by about 30-40 percent of the maximal heart rate reserve.

For weight control purposes, you should exercise at a low percentage of your VO2 max so that a greater percent of the energy expended is obtained from fat.

Which of the following statements concerning behavior modification techniques and how they apply to a weight- control program is FALSE?

The human body can lose weight from a number of its stored energy sources. Which of the following necessitates the greatest caloric deficit in order to lose one pound of body weight?

Research suggests that the most effective weight-loss programs include multiple components-diet, exercise, and behavior modification.

Aerobic type exercise may be an effective part of a comprehensive weight control program to reduce excess body fat for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?

In general, weight-loss dietary supplements do not appear to be effective and their use may be associated with adverse health effects.

At the end of three weeks of dieting, weight loss will slow as a natural consequence of the diet, but the weight being lost at this point will be primarily body protein.

Fat and sugar together account for nearly 50 percent of the Calories in the average American's diet.

It is always necessary to take a daily vitamin/mineral supplement when one is dieting.

The palm of your hand may be a convenient guide to measuring portion sizes of food. Which of the following would be a good approximation?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct for weight loss during an exercise weight-reduction program?

For an obese individual, what would appear to be one of the best types of exercise programs you could recommend that would meet the criteria as a bona fide component of a comprehensive weight control program and yet be rather practical and safe?

During the first few days of your diet, about 70 percent of the weight loss is due to body-water changes.

Weight loss should be monitored with skinfolds and girth measurements, as well as with a scale, to ensure that it is body fat that is being lost.

An aerobic exercise program that involves the large muscle groups of both the arms and legs will be the most beneficial type of program for losing body fat.

The most significant factor in determining daily caloric intake necessary to maintain weight is

Research suggests that sleeping less, such as only 4 to 5 hours nightly, will promote weight loss because more energy is expended when awake than asleep.

Which of the following statements relative to an exercise program for weight maintenance or loss is true?