Question 1

For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The type of fat distribution that increases risk for metabolic syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A)  upper body obesity. 
B)  lower body obesity.

Question 3

A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low BMI 
B)  Healthy range 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Obesity

Question 4

Briefly explain each chronic disease (obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, lifestyle-related cancers, and osteoporosis) and how diet and exercise influence each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Explain the philosophy of the nondiet or Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol and monounsaturated fats. 
B)  monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 
C)  cholesterol and sugar. 
D)  saturated and trans fats.

Question 7

Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total cholesterol  60 mg/dl 
C)  Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ~ 100 mg/dl 
D)  Triglycerides < 150 mg/dl

Question 8

Compare and contrast general diet and exercise recommendations published by various organizations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a happy personality and the absence of depression. 
B)  a larger than normal organ size. 
C)  a tendency to store excess fat in the lower body. 
D)  luck.

Question 10

What did Dr. Sheehan mean when we wrote, "Everyone is an athlete"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven to be effective for significant long-term (2 years or more) weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

An athlete is considering making a change to his or her diet in the next two weeks. According to the Stages of Change Model, what stage is the athlete currently in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action

Question 13

The period of time associated with the most rapid loss of bone mass is:

Accepted Answer

A)  age 20 to 35 years. 
B)  age 35 to 50 years. 
C)  the first several years after menopause. 
D)  after males are 65 years or older.

Question 14

What are the known benefits of strength training for post-menopausal women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases leg muscle strength 
B)  Increases stability 
C)  Increases bone density 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing of the arteries, typically begins in:

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood and adolescence. 
B)  early adulthood (20s and 30s). 
C)  middle adulthood (40s and 50s). 
D)  older adulthood (60s and beyond).

Question 16

Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet

Question 17

A high-fat diet is strongly associated with increased risk for heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the chronic disease with the approximate number of U.S. adults who are affected. Use each answer only once.
-Hypertension

Accepted Answer

A) 10 million 
B) 17 million 
C) 27 million 
D) 44 million 
E) 65 million

Question 19

Fatty acids stored in subcutaneous fat are more easily mobilized than fatty acids stored in visceral fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For questions 29-32, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range.
-Total cholesterol 180 mg/dl

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the normal range 
B)  Not within the normal range

Exam 13: Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.

The type of fat distribution that increases risk for metabolic syndrome is:

A 30-year-old sedentary male has a body mass index (BMI) of 31. Which category does this place him in?

Briefly explain each chronic disease (obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, lifestyle-related cancers, and osteoporosis) and how diet and exercise influence each.

Explain the philosophy of the nondiet or Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.

An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:

Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

Compare and contrast general diet and exercise recommendations published by various organizations.

The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to:

What did Dr. Sheehan mean when we wrote, "Everyone is an athlete"?

According to recent scientific studies, which weight-loss plan has been proven to be effective for significant long-term (2 years or more) weight loss?

An athlete is considering making a change to his or her diet in the next two weeks. According to the Stages of Change Model, what stage is the athlete currently in?

The period of time associated with the most rapid loss of bone mass is:

What are the known benefits of strength training for post-menopausal women?

The development of fatty streaks, a change associated with eventual narrowing of the arteries, typically begins in:

Which weight-loss plan contains the lowest amount of dietary fat?

A high-fat diet is strongly associated with increased risk for heart disease.

Match the chronic disease with the approximate number of U.S. adults who are affected. Use each answer only once. -Hypertension

Fatty acids stored in subcutaneous fat are more easily mobilized than fatty acids stored in visceral fat.