Question 1

Your aunt is considering gastric surgery as a possible option to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful. What advice would you give her before she undergoes the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) She should not go through the surgery because the postoperative complications could be severe. 
B) She should not go through the surgery as she can develop chronic diseases because of the surgery. 
C) She should go through the surgery as the procedure is very simple and causes no complications. 
D) She should be sure about the decision as she will need a lifetime of medical and nutritive supervision. 
E) She should first achieve a BMI of 45 before undergoing the surgery to avoid any postoperative complications.

Question 2

Which types of foods can sustain feelings of fullness longer than other foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Foods high in digestible starch 
B) Low-protein foods 
C) Low-carbohydrate foods 
D) High-fiber foods 
E) Low-fat foods

Question 3

An effective method for losing weight would be to:

Accepted Answer

A) set a single, long-term goal, even though it may take several years to accomplish 
B) start with a very low calorie level to achieve quick weight loss 
C) keep records of your food intake and exercise to spot trends 
D) use a predesigned menu plan from a popular diet book that focuses on a single nutrient 
E) follow a program or use a product that can either alter your genetic code or reset your metabolism

Question 4

Which of the following physiological factors affect eating decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Smell, sight, or taste of foods 
B) Nutrient concentration in the blood 
C) Stretch receptors of the stomach 
D) Presence of other people and social stimulation 
E) Hormonal and neural signals

Question 5

The body stores excess fat in nephrocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:

Accepted Answer

A) signal hunger when the stomach is empty 
B) signal appetite when receiving an external stimulus 
C) signal satiation when the stomach is full 
D) signal satiation several hours after a meal 
E) signal the breakdown of stored fat molecules

Question 7

The set-point theory states that the body's regulatory controls will maintain the body weight over time and resist efforts to lose weight by dieting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the energy density of a burger that weighs 100 grams and provides 240 calories?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.43 cal\g 
B) 3.34 cal\g 
C) 1.62 cal\g 
D) 1.89 cal\g 
E) 2.40 cal\g

Question 9

What would be the most appropriate weight loss strategy for an obese individual whose BMI is above 40?

Accepted Answer

A) Herbal supplements 
B) Gastric bypass surgery 
C) Liposuction or lipectomy 
D) Ephedrine-containing supplements 
E) The keto diet and exercise program

Question 10

Kevin has a BMI of 28.5. How many calories should he eliminate from his diet every day to achieve weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 calories 
B) 200 calories 
C) 300 calories 
D) 400 calories 
E) 600 calories

Question 11

Which of the following is not an obesity-related chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Breast cancer 
B) Osteoporosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Renal failure 
E) Arthritis

Question 12

A person's metabolism slows down in response to a lower calorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:

Accepted Answer

A) alter the body's metabolism 
B) reduce satiety and hence appetite 
C) provide the best balance of energy nutrients for weight loss 
D) induce a calorie deficit 
E) are easy to follow

Question 14

Which of the following types of chemical compounds can be used to lose body fluids?

Accepted Answer

A) Analgesics 
B) Antipyretics 
C) Diuretics 
D) Antibiotics 
E) Stimulants

Question 15

John consumes 1930 calories per day, weighs 200 lbs., and is 5′9″ tall. What would be an appropriate daily calorie intake to help him lose weight safely and steadily?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,000-1,200 calories 
B) 1,800-1,900 calories 
C) 1,930-2,630 calories 
D) 1,180-1,430 calories 
E) 1,400-2,000 calories

Question 16

Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following statements is true for sedentary individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Their BMR increases during sleep. 
B) They maintain their BMR by performing physical activities. 
C) They expend 50 to 65 percent of their energy on basal metabolism. 
D) Their BMR will increase as they get older. 
E) They will have a better lean body mass than physically active individuals.

Question 18

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced purging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Glycine is a pleasure-evoking neurotransmitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Basal metabolism represents a person's largest expenditure of energy, followed by physical activity and the thermic effect of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Your aunt is considering gastric surgery as a possible option to help her lose weight because previous weight-loss diets have been unsuccessful. What advice would you give her before she undergoes the surgery?

Which types of foods can sustain feelings of fullness longer than other foods?

An effective method for losing weight would be to:

Which of the following physiological factors affect eating decisions?

The body stores excess fat in nephrocytes.

The major role that the hormone ghrelin plays in eating is to:

The set-point theory states that the body's regulatory controls will maintain the body weight over time and resist efforts to lose weight by dieting.

What is the energy density of a burger that weighs 100 grams and provides 240 calories?

What would be the most appropriate weight loss strategy for an obese individual whose BMI is above 40?

Kevin has a BMI of 28.5. How many calories should he eliminate from his diet every day to achieve weight loss?

Which of the following is not an obesity-related chronic disease?

A person's metabolism slows down in response to a lower calorie intake.

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:

Which of the following types of chemical compounds can be used to lose body fluids?

John consumes 1930 calories per day, weighs 200 lbs., and is 5′9″ tall. What would be an appropriate daily calorie intake to help him lose weight safely and steadily?

Identify and discuss external cues that can lead to overeating behavior and weight gain.

Which of the following statements is true for sedentary individuals?

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced purging.

Glycine is a pleasure-evoking neurotransmitter.

Basal metabolism represents a person's largest expenditure of energy, followed by physical activity and the thermic effect of food.