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Most weight problems are caused by


A) metabolic disorders.
B) unhealthy lifestyle.
C) emotional disorders.
D) childhood abuse.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Type 2 diabetes


A) has been decreasing in recent decades.
B) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.
C) always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment.
D) has obvious symptoms in the early stages.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A person who weighs an appropriate amount may still have too high a percentage of body fat.

A) True
B) False

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

A) True
B) False

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In America,eating disorders affect


A) mostly adults.
B) mostly minorities.
C) mostly women.
D) all groups equally.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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An example of a snack low in energy density is


A) celery sticks.
B) crackers.
C) a cookie.
D) ice cream.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT


A) depression.
B) schizophrenia.
C) body dissatisfaction.
D) low self-esteem.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

A) True
B) False

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The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all of the following EXCEPT


A) climate.
B) sex.
C) age.
D) metabolism.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.

A) True
B) False

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What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?


A) quitting his part-time job
B) increasing calories from protein
C) reducing portion sizes
D) reducing calories from complex carbohydrates

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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For many Americans,maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

A) True
B) False

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Body mass index is a direct measure of a body's fat-free mass.

A) True
B) False

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Treatment of eating disorders usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medical management.

A) True
B) False

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Define essential fat and percent body fat.Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

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