Deck 9: Weight Management

Question 1

Which group has a higher metabolic rate?

A) people who exercise on a regular basis
B) people with a history of weight loss
C) women as compared to men
D) sedentary people

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which is an example of a snack that is low in energy density?

A) an apple
B) crackers
C) a cookie
D) an ice cream cone

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Many experts maintain that U.S. agricultural policy encourages farmers to focus on ________ and related byproducts rather than on fruits and vegetables.

A) dairy
B) beef
C) corn
D) pork

Answer 3

C

Question 4

People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

A) protein.
B) fat.
C) carbohydrates.
D) fiber.

Question 5

Body mass index (BMI) is most useful for assessing the health risks of

A) muscular athletes.
B) average people.
C) people under 5 feet tall.
D) older adults with little muscle mass.

Question 6

Which statement is true regarding psychological and social factors in eating behaviors?

A) Food is rarely used to help deal with stress.
B) Binge eating usually indicates extreme hunger.
C) Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy.
D) Food is often associated with social gatherings.

Question 7

Energy density is a measure of the ________ per ounce or gram of food.

A) fiber
B) fat
C) calories
D) vitamins

Question 8

Which is the largest component of metabolism, accounting for about 65% to 70% of daily energy expenditure?

A) physical activity
B) food digestion
C) resting metabolism
D) weight cycling

Question 9

Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

Question 10

Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

A) The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%.
B) The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents.
C) Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D) Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added.

Question 11

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

A) positive energy balance
B) neutral energy balance
C) negative energy balance
D) metabolic balance

Question 12

Research shows that people who lose weight and do not regain it usually burn about 2,800 calories per week in physical activity, which is the equivalent of about one hour of ________ every day.

A) light activity
B) running
C) weightlifting
D) brisk walking

Question 13

What is the best way to control one's body weight?

A) Balance calories consumed with calories expended.
B) Follow the latest commercial weight loss program.
C) Take dietary supplements and eat a low-calorie diet.
D) Consume a low-carbohydrate diet.

Question 14

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

A) one small meal per day
B) small, frequent meals
C) three larger meals per day
D) one large meal in the evening

Question 15

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately what percentage of American adults are overweight?

A) 30%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 90%

Question 16

What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

A) It lowers the resting metabolic rate.
B) It raises the resting metabolic rate.
C) It requires more fat in the diet.
D) It makes it easier to gain weight.

Question 17

What percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals?

A) 5% to 10%
B) 15% to 20%
C) 25% to 30%
D) 35% to 40%

Question 18

The occurrence of obesity is greatest in

A) upper-income households.
B) women in upper-income households.
C) moderate-income households.
D) low-income households.

Question 19

According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time-using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

A) 4.5
B) 6.5
C) 8.5
D) 10.5

Question 20

Which hormone is believed to be linked to obesity?

A) leptin
B) adrenaline
C) epinephrine
D) creatine

Question 21

Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

A) bariatric surgery.
B) aggressive exercise programs.
C) psychotherapy.
D) behavior modification.

Question 22

What does the fiber in diet pills do?

A) It satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement.
B) It has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C) It provides significant dietary fiber and suppresses appetite.
D) It acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not the stomach.

Question 23

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Question 24

For people who undergo weight-loss surgery, the ultimate key to success is

A) choosing the right image of an ideal body.
B) an ongoing program of medication.
C) motivation and adequate follow-up.
D) the choice of surgery method.

Question 25

Noncommercial weight loss programs such as TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) or OA (Overeaters Anonymous) do not advocate

A) exercise or reduced calorie intake.
B) a spiritual orientation.
C) seeking professional diet advice.
D) any particular diet.

Question 26

A healthy, realistic goal for weight loss is to lose ________ pounds per week.

A) 0.5 to 2.0
B) 1.0 to 2.5
C) 1.5 to 3.0
D) 2.0 to 3.5

Question 27

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

A) The High Protein, High-Fat Diet
B) Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins
C) The Five-Day Fat Burning Program
D) The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss Plan

Question 28

Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

A) genetic or hereditary
B) racial or ethnic
C) metabolic or physical
D) dietary or psychosocial

Question 29

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

Question 30

A truly helpful diet book promotes

A) special diets that enable quick weight loss.
B) a balanced approach to diet and exercise.
C) the latest scientific breakthroughs.
D) elimination of one harmful food group.

Question 31

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

A) 15 to 30 minutes
B) 30 to 60 minutes
C) 60 to 90 minutes
D) 90 to 120 minutes

Question 32

People with muscle dysmorphia tend to

A) view themselves as small and out of shape.
B) see themselves as being extremely overweight.
C) view themselves as more muscular than they are.
D) avoid building their muscles.

Question 33

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Question 34

Which characteristic is most likely to indicate a binge-eating disorder?

A) eating alone
B) purging
C) eating when hungry
D) eating slowly

Question 35

If both parents are obese, there is an 80% risk of their children being obese.

Question 36

Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 40

Question 37

To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

A) exercise and intake a large amount of energy.
B) adopt a low-calorie diet.
C) exercise and cut energy intake to a small amount.
D) adopt a high-calorie diet.

Question 38

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

A) weight that is not below normal.
B) an extremely low body weight.
C) the tendency to binge and purge.
D) excessive nighttime food consumption.

Question 39

Which of the following actions characterize(s) bulimia nervosa?

A) a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight
B) high fat intake and a low level of physical activity
C) alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
D) normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption

Question 40

Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight?

A) body dysmorphic disorder
B) anorexia nervosa
C) bulimia nervosa
D) binge-eating disorder

Question 41

Define overweight and obesity, as well as the health risks associated with these conditions.

Question 42

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person has a BMI greater than 40.

Question 43

Research indicates that people who struggle with their weight also tend to have extremely high self-esteem, with a tendency to think that they have already achieved an "ideal self."

Question 44

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves addressing both eating patterns and psychological issues.

Question 45

Discuss at least two of the factors-genetic, physiological, lifestyle, psychosocial, and environmental-that can contribute to excess body fat.

Question 46

Incidence of overweight is related to excessive screen time.

Question 47

Overeating can cause the body to create fat cells.

Question 48

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

Question 49

The body mass index (BMI) of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s, paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

Question 50

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

Question 51

A food with high energy density has a small number of calories per ounce of weight.

Question 52

If you have a friend with an eating disorder, it is a good strategy to offer advice about eating habits and praise the person's appearance.

Question 53

People with eating disorders view food as a source of pleasure that reinforces positive views about themselves.

Question 54

Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

Question 55

Most people overestimate the amount of food and calories they consume.

Question 56

People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

Question 57

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Question 58

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Question 59

African American, European American, and Latina females tend to have similar views on body image.

Question 60

Not getting enough sleep can cause an increase of BMI, as well as abdominal obesity.

Question 61

Define body image; discuss the relationship between body image, gender, and ethnicity; and list ways to avoid and overcome body image problems.

Question 62

Discuss the various types of weight-loss programs-noncommercial, commercial, and clinical-as well as the criteria for choosing which one is best for a particular individual.

Question 63

Describe research pertaining to high-tech monitoring devices (apps and wearables) used to aid overweight patients with weight and fat loss.

Question 64

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