Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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A)  It is located at waist level.
B)  It contains many biologically active substances.
C)  It is stored in a layer directly under the skin.
D)  It is associated with increased health risks.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  thighs
B)  buttocks
C)  abdomen
D)  hipsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Resting metabolic rate is

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A)  the energy required to maintain vital body functions.
B)  the sum of all the processes by which the body uses food energy.
C)  the body's daily energy expenditure.
D)  the energy required to digest fooD.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Body mass index is a fairly accurate measure of weight-related health risks for most average people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A health problem associated with bulimia is

Accepted Answer

A)  dry skin.
B)  muscle wasting.
C)  fine body hair.
D)  tooth decay.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

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Question 9

Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing

Accepted Answer

A)  your weight by the circumference of your waist.
B)  the calories you eat by the calories you burn.
C)  your weight by the square of your height.
D)  the calories you burn by the calories you eat.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  as an antidote for boredom
B)  to alleviate loneliness
C)  to fuel life's activities
D)  as a pickup when fatiguedE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
B)  Learn appropriate porion sizes for various foods.
C)  Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
D)  All of these choices are effective.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

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

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A)  assessing body composition.
B)  assessing body weight.
C)  comparing weight to height.
D)  classifying individuals as obese.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A person's ongoing internal comments about events happening to him and around him is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-blame.
B)  self-image.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  self-talk.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

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A)  physical activity with resting metabolism.
B)  body weight with body composition.
C)  calories consumed with calories burned.
D)  body image and body composition.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Complications associated with diabetes include nerve damage and circulatory problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A useful weight management strategy is to eat small,frequent meals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Weight Management

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Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

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Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

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A health problem associated with bulimia is

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Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

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The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

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Complications associated with diabetes include nerve damage and circulatory problems.

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Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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Resting metabolic rate is

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Body mass index is a fairly accurate measure of weight-related health risks for most average people.

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

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People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

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An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

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

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Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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A person's ongoing internal comments about events happening to him and around him is called

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Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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