Deck 12: Weight Management

Question 1

Which of the following factors play a role in obesity?

A) behavior
B) culture
C) genetics
D) socioeconomic status
E) all of the above

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of an environmental influence on obesity?

A) widespread availability of food.
B) supersizing of American portions
C) slow metabolism
D) parks to exercise in

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which type of fat is more threatening to your health?

A) fat around the stomach
B) fat around the hips
C) brown fat
D) white fat

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An obese individual is at increased risk for:

A) low blood pressure
B) low blood cholesterol
C) heart disease
D) low blood sugar

Question 5

An obese person is more likely to have:

A) Type 2 diabetes
B) a stroke
C) some forms of cancer
D) all of the above

Question 6

A good sandwich idea for dieters is:

A) turkey and cheese club sandwich with mayonnaise
B) chicken salad on a whole?wheat bagel
C) corned beef, lettuce, and tomato on pumpernickel bread
D) whole-wheat pita stuffed with fresh vegetables and low?fat yogurt

Question 7

A good substitute for French fries is:

A) an extra serving of meat
B) sliced apples
C) buttered noodles
D) cheese-stuffed baked potato

Question 8

A weight loss diet should be:

A) high in protein
B) high in carbohydrate
C) low in fat
D) lower in kcalories than what you normally eat

Question 9

A weight reduction diet should emphasize:

A) fruits and vegetables
B) whole grains
C) fat-free or low-fat dairy
D) all of the above

Question 10

Which snack is lowest in kcalories?

A) air-popped popcorn with chili powder
B) tortilla chips with sour cream dip
C) crackers with cheese
D) chocolate whole milk

Question 11

Overweight individuals who lose even relatively small amounts of weight are likely to:

A) lower their blood pressure
B) raise bad cholesterol
C) raise blood sugar
D) all of the above

Question 12

A woman should not eat less than ___________ kcalories a day, even when dieting.

A) 1500
B) 1200
C) 1000
D) 800

Question 13

When trying to lose weight, eat foods that have lots of:

A) fat
B) water
C) fiber
D) b and c

Question 14

When dieting, limit how much you eat of:

A) refined grains and added sugars in cookies
B) fiber in fresh fruit
C) protein in chicken
D) alcoholic drinks

Question 15

The key to a successful exercise program is:

A) choosing an enjoyable activity
B) good running sneakers
C) overexerting yourself
D) listening to music while exercising

Question 16

Regular physical activity helps to:

A) control appetite
B) strengthen the heart
C) improves self-esteem
D) all of the above

Question 17

To lose weight and keep it off, you should increase your weekly minutes of aerobic physical activity to:

A) 100 minutes
B) 150 minutes
C) 200 minutes
D) 250 minutes

Question 18

Jogging or playing soccer would be considered a:

A) moderate intensity activity
B) vigorous intensity activity
C) stretching activity
D) light activity

Question 19

Keeping your kitchen counter clear of all foods except fruit is an example of:

A) self-monitoring
B) stimulus or cue control
C) reinforcement
D) self-control

Question 20

One reward that would be inappropriate when trying to lose weight is:

A) eating a special treat
B) seeing a friend
C) watching television
D) doing a hobby

Question 21

Strategies that appear to support weight maintenance include:

A) keeping eating patterns consistent regardless of changes in routine
B) continued exercise
C) continued self-monitoring
D) all of the above

Question 22

Which of the following is a dieting myth?

A) Eat 3 meals and snack as needed.
B) Use non-fat or low-fat milk.
C) Natural or herbal weight-loss products are safe and effective.
D) Weigh yourself frequently.

Question 23

Eating fewer kcalories than you use will result in weight gain.

Question 24

BMI is not useful for a very muscular person.

Question 25

When losing weight, weigh yourself once a month so you don't get discouraged.

Question 26

Whatever diet you choose, be sure to get in adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grain, legumes, fat-free or low-ft dairy, and lean proteins.

Question 27

When dieting, you should do moderate intensity activity 1½ hours/week.

Question 28

Appetite is when you are physically hungry.

Question 29

Walking briskly (at 3-1/2 mph) is considered moderate level activity.

Question 30

An example of a behavioral modification technique that may help you lose weight is to plan meals and make a shopping list.

Question 31

Nuts are fattening and you should not eat them if you are dieting.

Question 32

How do people who have lost weight keep it off long-term?

Question 33

Briefly discuss three benefits of exercise for someone trying to lose weight.

Question 34

Give five examples of low-kcalorie snacks.

Question 35

Write a low-kcalorie dinner menu including one menu item in each of these categories: appetizer, entrée, side dish, dessert. Evaluate your menu based on flavor and appearance.

Question 36

Why is this a dieting myth: Lifting weights is not good to do if you want to lose weight, because it will make you "bulk up."