Question 1

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

Question 2

An individual who exercises at moderate intensity for 60 minutes per day would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary.
B)  low active.
C)  active.
D)  very active. C

Question 3

In order to calculate a person's Body Mass Index,what information about the person must be known?

Accepted Answer

A)  Height & weight
B)  Lean body mass & body water
C)  Lean body mass & fat stores
D)  Waist circumference & height A

Question 4

Which individual would have the lowest recommended energy intake,per unit of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 2-month old infant
B)  An 80-year old female
C)  A 26- year old woman,in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
D)  An adolescent male

Question 5

Americans are exercising less for all the reasons listed below EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  leisure time is often spent in sedentary activities.
B)  many jobs are less physically demanding than in the past.
C)  open spaces for outdoor activities are becoming limited.
D)  most people rely on automobiles for transportation rather than walking or biking.

Question 6

Energy is stored in the body primarily as __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycogen,triglycerides
B)  protein,glucose
C)  muscle,glycogen
D)  glucose,triglycerides

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.

Question 8

Which statement about obesity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity rates have remained constant over the last 50 years.
B)  Obesity is defined as having a BMI >25.
C)  Obesity rates tend to be constant across racial and ethnic groups.
D)  Obesity is defined as having a BMI >30.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Indirect calorimetry measures ________and _______ to estimate energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A)  food consumed,heat produced
B)  food consumed,water excreted
C)  oxygen consumed,carbon dioxide expired
D)  oxygen consumed,sweat produced

Question 11

Which guideline about weight loss is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All individuals with a BMI >25 should lose weight.
B)  If a child is obese,weight should be lost as quickly as possible so it doesn't interfere with development.
C)  Most people can reduce health risks with a 5-15% weight loss.
D)  The health benefits of weight loss do not begin to accrue until normal weight is achieved.

Question 12

An individual's actual weight is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined solely by genetics,which is why identical twins gain similar amounts of fat over time.
B)  determined by lifestyle.
C)  determined by inherited genes and lifestyle/environment.
D)  determined by the climate in which you live.

Question 13

Which is a FALSE statement regarding the use of anthropometric measurements such as waist circumferences and skinfold thickness to estimate body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurements are more accurate in normal weight than in obese individuals.
B)  Although fairly accurate,skinfold measurement is relatively expensive.
C)  It is assumed that the subcutaneous fat is representative of total body fat.
D)  Accuracy is dependent upon the skill of the person using the skinfold calipers.

Question 14

As dietary nutrients are broken down to provide energy they are all converted to which metabolic intermediate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyruvate
B)  Acetyl CoA
C)  Lactate
D)  Ketone bodies

Question 15

To determine how many kcalories are in a food item,the food undergoes combustion in a chamber surrounded by water.What information is most important to know in order to establish the caloric content of the food item?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change in temperature of the water surrounding the chamber
B)  Volume of the food item
C)  Surface area of the food item
D)  Density of water surrounding the chamber

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A waist measurement >40 inches in men indicates a health risk.
B)  The distribution of fat in a person is determined by primarily by exercise habits.
C)  A waist measurement >35 inches in women indicates a health risk.
D)  Visceral fat storage is more common in men than in women.

Question 17

What is the approximate BMI of someone who weighs 145 pounds and is five foot,seven inches tall?

Accepted Answer

A)  12.9
B)  22.7
C)  28.1
D)  35.2

Question 18

One reason body weight increases as people age is:

Accepted Answer

A)  EER declines.
B)  higher fat food choices are more common.
C)  exercise increases.
D)  EER increases.

Question 19

In order to lose fat,not lean tissue,what is the recommended rate of weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 to 2 pounds per week
B)  1 to 3 pounds per week
C)  2 to 4 pounds per week
D)  No more than 30 pounds/month

Question 20

Basal metabolism in a typical person accounts for approximately what percentage of total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-25
B)  40-55
C)  60-75
D)  >90

Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Management