Question 1

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) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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A)  It is located at waist level.
B)  It contains many biologically active substances.
C)  It is stored in a layer directly under the skin.
D)  It is associated with increased health risks.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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) A) and B)

Question 5

Recent research indicates that drinking more than one soda per day may be associated with

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A)  eating disorders.
B)  female athlete triad.
C)  metabolic syndrome.
D)  gum disease.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the fat-blocking prescription drug Xenical (orlistat) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olean
B)  Alli
C)  Garcinia Cambogia
D)  GuaranaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An example of a snack low in energy density is

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A)  celery sticks.
B)  crackers.
C)  a cookie.
D)  ice cream.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

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A)  physical activity with resting metabolism.
B)  body weight with body composition.
C)  calories consumed with calories burned.
D)  body image and body composition.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)  has been decreasing in recent decades.
B)  is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.
C)  always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment.
D)  has obvious symptoms in the early stages.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  get surgical treatment for obesity
B)  try over-the-counter weight loss aids for at least six months
C)  try lifestyle modification for at least six months
D)  seek professional counselingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing

Accepted Answer

A)  your weight by the circumference of your waist.
B)  the calories you eat by the calories you burn.
C)  your weight by the square of your height.
D)  the calories you burn by the calories you eat.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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1. Increased availability of processed a...

Question 14

Resting metabolic rate is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of becoming fat.
B)  significant weight loss.
C)  bingeing followed by purging.
D)  concern about control.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  depression.
B)  schizophrenia.
C)  body dissatisfaction.
D)  low self-esteem.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A health problem associated with bulimia is

Accepted Answer

A)  dry skin.
B)  muscle wasting.
C)  fine body hair.
D)  tooth decay.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Name and describe the four major types of eating disorders discussed in the text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

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The four major types of eating disorders...

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What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the fat-blocking prescription drug Xenical (orlistat) ?

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The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

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Recent research indicates that drinking more than one soda per day may be associated with

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A health problem associated with bulimia is

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Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

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

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Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following,EXCEPT

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According to federal guidelines,what should people do before trying prescription weight loss drugs?

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Type 2 diabetes

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The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing

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Resting metabolic rate is

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Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

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

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An example of a snack low in energy density is

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Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is LEAST associated with

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