Question 1

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry,EXCEPT

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A)  very-low-carbohydrate diets.
B)  60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity.
C)  diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat.
D)  frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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

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A)  a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin
B)  uncontrollable binge eating
C)  near-normal body weight
D)  self-induced vomitingE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the National Institutes of Health,about _______ of American adults are overweight.

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A)  35 percent
B)  52 percent
C)  68 percent
D)  83 percentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  abnormal eating patterns.
B)  premature osteoporosis.
C)  amenorrhea.
D)  muscle dysmorphia.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

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A)  group support
B)  behavior modification advice
C)  outside recommendations for individualized nutrition plans
D)  physical activity recommendationsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In women,an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone mass.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

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)  family eating patterns
D)  having a low incomeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

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

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A)  age.
B)  obesity.
C)  a diet high in protein.
D)  physical inactivity.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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A)  body mass index.
B)  body density.
C)  fat weight.
D)  height and total body weight.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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A)  change the person's body image.
B)  provide vitamin supplements.
C)  restore adequate body weight.
D)  initiate psychological support.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have flooded the market.Give one pro and one con for each of these two dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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One pro of a low-carbohydrate diet is th...

Question 17

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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A)  as an antidote for boredom
B)  to alleviate loneliness
C)  to satisfy hunger needs
D)  as a pickup for fatigueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A health problem associated with bulimia is

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

Question 19

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

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Body image refers to the perception and ...

Question 20

According to CDC statistics,Hispanics have the highest rate of diagnosed diabetes cases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Weight Management

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

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Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

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In women,an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone mass.

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

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Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

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

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According to the National Institutes of Health,about _______ of American adults are overweight.

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