Question 1

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is used to assess:

Accepted Answer

A)  energy expenditure.
B)  genetic predisposition for obesity.
C)  body composition.
D)  body mass index (BMI) .E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 2

Which condition is conducive to weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  low leptin sensitivity
B)  high ghrelin sensitivity
C)  low peptide YY sensitivity
D)  increased uncoupling-protein activityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about using daily dietary records?

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A)  Most individuals estimate their daily intake accurately.
B)  Most individuals underestimate their daily intake.
C)  They are accurate during periods of weight loss.
D)  They are accurate only if done by a dietician.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Jamie eats 240 gm of carbohydrate,220 gm from fat,and 132 gm from protein each day.What is Jamie's daily Caloric intake?

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A)  592 kcal
B)  3,028 kcal
C)  3,468 kcal
D)  4,584 kcalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is evidence for the set-point theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  At rest and during active times,energy expenditure is constant.
B)  The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is common.
C)  Native American tribes have been exposed to cycles of feast and famine for centuries.
D)  Many people maintain a certain weight over long periods despite changes in energy intake.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In women,a waist-to-hip ratio greater than ________ is associated with an increased disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0
B)  0.8
C)  0.2
D)  80E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A BMI value above ________ is associated with increased risks of chronic health diseases.

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5
B)  20
C)  25
D)  30E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our total energy output each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sharon has high triglycerides,low HDL levels,and high blood pressure.With which condition is this cluster of risk factors associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglycemia
B)  cataracts
C)  osteoporosis
D)  metabolic syndromeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following methods measures energy expenditure under both resting and physically active conditions and is the most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct calorimetry
B)  indirect calorimetry
C)  doubly labeled water
D)  dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DX
A)  E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which method of determining the body's energy expenditure measures the amount of heat the body releases?

Accepted Answer

A)  doubly labeled water
B)  bioelectrical impedance analysis (BI
A)  
C)  direct calorimetry
D)  indirect calorimetryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Individuals with a body mass index (BMI)of less than 18.5 have a decreased risk of health problems and death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

Jerome is 5' 9" tall and weighs 210 pounds.Jerome's BMI indicates that he is:

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight.
B)  at a healthy weight.
C)  overweight.
D)  obese.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The thrifty gene theory suggests that,during times of plenty,a person with a thrifty metabolism:

Accepted Answer

A)  burns more Calories.
B)  is more resistant to weight loss.
C)  has more lean muscle mass.
D)  draws on fat stored in adipose tissue.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A skinfold test is considered the gold standard for estimating body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Body mass index is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a percentage of body weight.
B)  a measure of body density.
C)  the ratio of a person's body weight to his or her height squared.
D)  the ratio of a person's height to the square of his or her body weight.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The majority of obese people have a depressed basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which agency regulates prescription and over-the-counter medications in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) 
B)  CDC (Centers for Disease Control) 
C)  AMA (American Medical Association) 
D)  FDA (Food and Drug Administration) E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is an appetite-stimulating hormone produced by the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin
B)  ghrelin
C)  peptide YY
D)  uncoupling proteinsE) All of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 20

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual's:

Accepted Answer

A)  gender.
B)  fat tissue mass.
C)  lean tissue mass.
D)  age.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is used to assess:

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Which condition is conducive to weight loss?

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Which of the following is TRUE about using daily dietary records?

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Jamie eats 240 gm of carbohydrate,220 gm from fat,and 132 gm from protein each day.What is Jamie's daily Caloric intake?

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Which of the following statements is evidence for the set-point theory?

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In women,a waist-to-hip ratio greater than ________ is associated with an increased disease risk.

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A BMI value above ________ is associated with increased risks of chronic health diseases.

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The energy expended due to physical activity accounts for the majority of our total energy output each day.

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Sharon has high triglycerides,low HDL levels,and high blood pressure.With which condition is this cluster of risk factors associated?

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Which of the following methods measures energy expenditure under both resting and physically active conditions and is the most commonly used?

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Which method of determining the body's energy expenditure measures the amount of heat the body releases?

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Individuals with a body mass index (BMI)of less than 18.5 have a decreased risk of health problems and death.

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Jerome is 5' 9" tall and weighs 210 pounds.Jerome's BMI indicates that he is:

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The thrifty gene theory suggests that,during times of plenty,a person with a thrifty metabolism:

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A skinfold test is considered the gold standard for estimating body composition.

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Body mass index is:

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The majority of obese people have a depressed basal metabolic rate.

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Which agency regulates prescription and over-the-counter medications in the United States?

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Which of the following is an appetite-stimulating hormone produced by the stomach?

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