Question 1

Complications associated with diabetes include nerve damage and circulatory problems.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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A)  eating one small meal per day
B)  eating every three to four hours
C)  eating three large meals per day with no snacks
D)  eating one large meal in the eveningE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) B

Question 3

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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A)  electrical conduction through tissue.
B)  body density and water displacement.
C)  air displacement by the body.
D)  height and total body weight.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book,program,or foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least eight lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.

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Question 5

Which of the following protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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A)  commercial nutritional supplements
B)  a 1,000-calories-per-day diet plan
C)  physical activity
D)  8 glasses of water per dayE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the characteristics of gynoid obesity?

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A)  Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease.
B)  Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
C)  Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
D)  Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

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A)  age.
B)  obesity.
C)  a moderate diet.
D)  physical inactivity.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes is a chronic condition characte...

Question 10

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  increasing muscle mass.
B)  increasing resting metabolic rate.
C)  building strength during exercise.
D)  burning calories during the exercise itself.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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A)  being of certain racial and ethnic groups
B)  living in a city
C)  being taught that food is a symbol of love
D)  having a low incomeE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management.You may include factors relating to diet and eating habits,activity levels,emotions,patterns of thinking,and coping strategies.

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1. Balanced Diet: A healthy lifestyle fo...

Question 13

Adverse effects of ephedra include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  panic attacks.
B)  insomnia.
C)  seizures.
D)  lethargy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

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A)  restoring body weight.
B)  treating depression.
C)  stabilizing eating patterns.
D)  changing the person's body image.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure needed for exercise to result in weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about genetic factors in obesity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75 percent.
B)  Studies of adopted children show that genetic factors do not affect weight.
C)  Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D)  Genetic factors influence body fat distribution.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 17

Processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may

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A)  be high in calories.
B)  contain hidden fats.
C)  be as natural as fresh foods.
D)  contain high levels of cholesterol.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In America,eating disorders affect

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A)  mostly adults.
B)  mostly minorities.
C)  mostly women.
D)  all groups equally.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The main drawback of using BMI to assess health is that it is not a good tool for

Accepted Answer

A)  assessing body composition.
B)  assessing body weight.
C)  comparing weight to height.
D)  classifying individuals as obese.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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