Question 1

Heredity plays an important role in the development of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A)  age.
B)  obesity.
C)  excess physical activity.
D)  a family history of diabetes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Fat around the waist area is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  group support
B)  behavior modification advice
C)  advice to consult outside dieticians
D)  physical activity recommendationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  a loving,accepting family.
B)  perfectionist beliefs.
C)  unreasonable demands for self-control.
D)  excessive self-criticism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most people with prediabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One health problem associated with bulimia is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

Accepted Answer

A)  removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin.
B)  modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake.
C)  tightening sagging skin to improve body image.
D)  cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Eating patterns are often linked to a person's family values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term obese refers to a more serious degree of overweight that carries higher health risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's resting metabolic rate (RMR) EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  low-calorie intake.
B)  weight loss.
C)  waking earlier in the morning.
D)  building muscle mass.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Resting metabolic rate is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What are the characteristics of the android pattern of fat distribution?

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

A person has control over aspects of both sides of the energy balance equation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Weight Management

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

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What are the characteristics of the android pattern of fat distribution?

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Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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Eating patterns are often linked to a person's family values.

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Heredity plays an important role in the development of eating disorders.

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The term obese refers to a more serious degree of overweight that carries higher health risks.

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Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

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

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Resting metabolic rate is the

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Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

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Fat around the waist area is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

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One health problem associated with bulimia is

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

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All of the following behaviors can reduce a person's resting metabolic rate (RMR) EXCEPT

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

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A person has control over aspects of both sides of the energy balance equation.

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Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

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

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Most people with prediabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

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The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

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