Question 1

Matching
-ghrelin

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other entities that form the physical characteristics of a community 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food
G)the psychological desire to eat
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls
I)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 2

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​BMI 25-30 
B)  ​uncontrolled diabetes 
C)  ​clinically severe obesity 
D)  ​peptic ulcer disease 
E)  ​Prader-Willi syndrome

Question 3

Matching
-fad diet

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other entities that form the physical characteristics of a community 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food
G)the psychological desire to eat
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls
I)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 4

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday... no wonder I'm fat." 
B)  ​"I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago... my fitness level is improving." 
C)  ​"I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try." 
D)  ​"I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette." 
E)  ​"I could only do 10 sit-ups at the gym today. I'll never lose my gut at this rate."

Question 5

Matching
-satiation

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other entities that form the physical characteristics of a community 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food
G)the psychological desire to eat
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls
I)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 6

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight?​

Accepted Answer

A)  lipoprotein lipase​ 
B)  ​set-point theory 
C)  ​learned behavior 
D)  ​genetics 
E)  ​aggravated satiety syndrome

Question 7

Matching
-adipose tissue

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other entities that form the physical characteristics of a community 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food
G)the psychological desire to eat
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls
I)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 8

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight loss, most fad diets simply _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  cut kcalories​ 
B)  ​eliminate animal foods 
C)  ​encourage skipping meals 
D)  ​are individualized 
E)  ​rely too heavily on fruits

Question 10

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity and a healthy, low-kcalorie diet​ 
B)  ​hormone treatments and diet pills 
C)  ​a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with excessive exercise 
D)  ​herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet 
E)  ​herbal supplements and a high-kcalorie diet

Question 11

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Of the fad diets compared in the textbook, which one recommends the use of fat-burning herbs, supplements, and green teas, despite the lack of scientific evidence that these products promote weight loss?​

Accepted Answer

A)  The Zen Diet Revolution​ 
B)  ​The Fast Diet 
C)  ​Cinch! 
D)  ​Biggest Loser Diet 
E)  ​The 4-Hour Body

Question 13

Why is nutritional adequacy difficult to achieve on fewer than 1200 kcalories per day?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is nutritional adequacy difficult to achieve...

Question 14

Matching
-hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

A) an enzyme mounted on the surface of fat cells that hydrolyzes triglycerides in the blood into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption into the cells 
B) the buildings, roads, utilities, homes, fixtures, parks, and all other entities that form the physical characteristics of a community 
C) a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite and increases energy expenditure 
D) a hormone produced primarily by the stomach cells that signals the hypothalamus of the brain to stimulate appetite and food intake 
E) the feeling of satisfaction and fullness that occurs during a meal and halts eating
F)the physiological need to eat, experienced as a drive to obtain food
G)the psychological desire to eat
H)the theory that proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls
I)the place where excess energy is stored in fat cells
J)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
K)a diet that is temporarily popular but offers no lasting weight loss strategy
L)a brain center that controls activities such as maintenance of water balance, regulation of body temperature, and control of appetite
M)a person's belief in his or her ability to succeed in an undertaking
N)all the factors surrounding a person that promote weight gain
O)sedentary time spent using an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or video game player
P)surgery that restricts stomach size and reroutes food form the stomach to the lower part of the small intestine
Q)periods of returning to old habits
R)the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that occurs after a meal and inhibits eating until the next meal

Question 15

Why doesn't weight-loss advice apply equally to all overweight people?​

Accepted Answer

A)  fad diets only work for overweight, but not obese, individuals​ 
B)  ​only severely obese individuals should exercise 
C)  ​people vary in their weight tendencies 
D)  ​diabetics should not restrict calorie intake 
E)  not all overweight people will benefit from weight loss​

Question 16

The number of fat cells increases most rapidly _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  when you eat a large breakfast​ 
B)  ​during late childhood and early puberty 
C)  ​if you are inactive 
D)  ​around the age of 40 
E)  ​in the womb

Question 17

Weight-loss surgeries _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reduce the capacity of the stomach 
B)  ​are dangerous and should be avoided 
C)  have no complications​ 
D)  worsen existing health conditions associated with obesity​ 
E)  ​are only rarely successful

Question 18

Behavior therapists often teach _____ skills, or new ways of thinking, to help overweight people solve problems and correct false thinking that can undermine healthy eating behaviors.​

Accepted Answer

A)  chemo-absorptive​ 
B)  ​reverse psychology 
C)  ​body-awareness 
D)  ​cognitive 
E)  ​neurological

Question 19

What is the major drawback of most fad diets?​

Accepted Answer

A)  They promote false information about weight loss.​ 
B)  ​They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. 
C)  ​They create false hopes among those who try them. 
D)  ​They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements. 
E)  ​They are usually endorsed by celebrities and so are very expensive.

Question 20

Describe strategies for successful weight gain.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe strategies for successful weight gain.​...

Exam 7: Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

Matching -ghrelin

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of _____.​

Matching -fad diet

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:​

Matching -satiation

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight?​

Matching -adipose tissue

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.​

Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight loss, most fad diets simply _____.​

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving _____.​

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.​

Of the fad diets compared in the textbook, which one recommends the use of fat-burning herbs, supplements, and green teas, despite the lack of scientific evidence that these products promote weight loss?​

Why is nutritional adequacy difficult to achieve on fewer than 1200 kcalories per day?​

Matching -hypothalamus

Why doesn't weight-loss advice apply equally to all overweight people?​

The number of fat cells increases most rapidly _____.

Weight-loss surgeries _____.​

Behavior therapists often teach _____ skills, or new ways of thinking, to help overweight people solve problems and correct false thinking that can undermine healthy eating behaviors.​

What is the major drawback of most fad diets?​

Describe strategies for successful weight gain.​

The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in cases of _____.

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

Genetics alone determines a person's susceptibility to obesity.

Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight loss, most fad diets simply _____.

The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving _____.

Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.

Of the fad diets compared in the textbook, which one recommends the use of fat-burning herbs, supplements, and green teas, despite the lack of scientific evidence that these products promote weight loss?

Why is nutritional adequacy difficult to achieve on fewer than 1200 kcalories per day?

Why doesn't weight-loss advice apply equally to all overweight people?

Weight-loss surgeries _____.

Behavior therapists often teach _____ skills, or new ways of thinking, to help overweight people solve problems and correct false thinking that can undermine healthy eating behaviors.

What is the major drawback of most fad diets?

Describe strategies for successful weight gain.