Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Reported side effects of prescription appetite suppressants Belviq,Qsymia,Contrave,and Saxenda include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeplessness.
B)  euphoria.
C)  increased blood pressure.
D)  decreased heart rate.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?

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

Question 4

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 5

Prescription appetite suppressants like Belviq and Qsymia are among the few medications that promote weight loss without side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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A)  reduced activity level.
B)  poor eating habits.
C)  the inevitable result of reaching adulthood.
D)  stress related to leaving home.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The fiber in OTC diet aids

Accepted Answer

A)  serves as a substitute for whole grains,fruits,and vegetables.
B)  has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C)  contains a chemical that suppresses appetite.
D)  contributes little to the recommended daily intake of fiber.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  a belief that one is fat even when dangerously thin
B)  uncontrollable eating of large amounts of food
C)  near-normal body weight
D)  self-induced vomitingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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

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Question 10

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating more rapidly than normal
B)  eating when not hungry
C)  eating alone
D)  purgingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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) A) and C)

Question 12

One useful weight management strategy is to eat moderate or small meals every 3-4 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise improves heart health by reducing resting metabolic rate.
B)  Exercise will cause a loss in lean body mass.
C)  Exercise creates a higher quality of sleep.
D)  Exercise assists with weight loss because it reduces appetite.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

Accepted Answer

A)  advocacy of special diets that promote or eliminate certain foods
B)  advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
C)  claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
D)  recommendations to combine foods in special ways to effect weight lossE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of becoming fat.
B)  significant weight loss.
C)  binge-eating followed by purging.
D)  concern about control.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to standards developed by the National Institutes of Health,which of the following is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roughly 36 percent of American youth are obese.
B)  More adult men than adult women are obese.
C)  Roughly 38 percent of American women are obese.
D)  Among age groups in the U.S. ,adolescents aged 12-19 have the highest rate of obesity.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  climate.
B)  hormones.
C)  age.
D)  metabolism.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Most people overestimate the number of calories they eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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...

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Most people overestimate the number of calories they eat.

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Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

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Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

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

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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

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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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Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

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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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The fiber in OTC diet aids

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The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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What additional strategy would help Alan manage his weight?

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One useful weight management strategy is to eat moderate or small meals every 3-4 hours.

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Prescription appetite suppressants like Belviq and Qsymia are among the few medications that promote weight loss without side effects.

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According to standards developed by the National Institutes of Health,which of the following is accurate?

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Reported side effects of prescription appetite suppressants Belviq,Qsymia,Contrave,and Saxenda include all of the following EXCEPT

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Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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