Question 1

Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program. What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

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To reduce energy intake and begin a weig...

Question 2

Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?

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A)  carbohydrate
B)  alcohol
C)  fat
D)  proteinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Describe the methods that are presently used to determine body composition. What are the strengths and limitations of each?

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There are several methods currently used...

Question 4

Serotonin and cholecystokinin increase satiety in humans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A limitation in using the body mass index is that it

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A)  is difficult to determine.
B)  does not take body composition into account.
C)  is not a good indicator of health risks.
D)  is not accurate when used on women.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

A person who is ill with a fever will experience

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A)  an increased basal metabolic rate.
B)  a decreased basal metabolic rate.
C)  an increased thermic effect of food.
D)  a decreased thermic effect of food.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the MOST well-known high-protein diet?

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A)  Ornish diet
B)  DASH diet
C)  Atkins diet
D)  grapefruit dietE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is trying to gain weight?

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A)  Eat an additional 500 to 1,000 kcal a day.
B)  Do not exercise.
C)  Eat small, frequent meals.
D)  Eat approximately 25 to 30% of kilocalories from fat.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Describe the thrifty gene and set point theories and how they relate to the genetic influences on body weight.

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The thrifty gene hypothesis suggests tha...

Question 13

Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than

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A)  24 kg/m2.
B)  30 kg/m2.
C)  35 kg/m2.
D)  40 kg/m2.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The three components of total energy expenditure include

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A)  basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and adaptive thermogenesis.
B)  basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food.
C)  basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and sleep activity.
D)  basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and adaptive thermogenesis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A woman with a hip-to-waist ratio higher than .80 is at an increased risk for the development of some chronic diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,375 kcal
B)  1,855 kcal
C)  3,024 kcal
D)  3,360 kcalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Lance would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?

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A)  2,000
B)  2,500
C)  3,200
D)  3,700E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Keeping a journal or log of daily food intake, including social or emotional cues that cause overeating, helps modify unhealthy eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the part of the body in control of hunger regulation, by detecting and responding to the body's physiological signals?

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach
B)  the hypothalamus
C)  the small intestine
D)  the mouthE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Lower-body obesity significantly increases one's risk for chronic disease.

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Waist circumference alone can indicate one's risk for chronic disease.

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Describe the thrifty gene and set point theories and how they relate to the genetic influences on body weight.

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Describe the methods that are presently used to determine body composition. What are the strengths and limitations of each?

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Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is trying to gain weight?

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Which of the following is the part of the body in control of hunger regulation, by detecting and responding to the body's physiological signals?

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A person who is ill with a fever will experience

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A woman with a hip-to-waist ratio higher than .80 is at an increased risk for the development of some chronic diseases.

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

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Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?

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The three components of total energy expenditure include

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A limitation in using the body mass index is that it

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One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition.

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Serotonin and cholecystokinin increase satiety in humans.

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Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?

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Keeping a journal or log of daily food intake, including social or emotional cues that cause overeating, helps modify unhealthy eating behaviors.

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Scott wants to begin a weight-loss program. What specific and practical suggestions can you give him to reduce his energy intake?

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Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than

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