Deck 8: Weight Management

Question 1

Obesity is a controllable risk factor for heart disease.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Modest weight loss can have a significant impact on one's health.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

John and Jim have the same height and weight. John appears obese but runs regularly, while Jim appears slim and leads a sedentary life. An examining physician determined that John is leading a healthy life.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Research indicates that all children of obese parents become obese.

Question 5

Dieting can affect metabolic rate.

Question 6

Eating a 500-calorie dessert followed by exercise that burns 500 calories is an example of creating a positive energy balance.

Question 7

Body fat distribution can change during pregnancy.

Question 8

Resting metabolic rate is higher after exercise than before exercise.

Question 9

Generally, the lower a woman's income, the higher that woman's level of body fat.

Question 10

Many people have learned to use food as a means of coping with stress and negative emotions.

Question 11

One needs to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours which include eating healthy, regular physical activity, and making appropriate lifestyle choices to ensure permanent weight loss.

Question 12

Research indicates that all the problems associated with being overweight arise from poor lifestyle choices.

Question 13

Food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per gram of weight.

Question 14

Individuals feel fuller after eating 20 baby carrots than 4 twists of pretzels, even though they both contain the same 100 calories.

Question 15

Dieting increases resting metabolic rate.

Question 16

During exercise, a slightly higher proportion of energy comes from fat during low-intensity exercise compared with high-intensity exercise.

Question 17

If one simply walked around during TV commercials while watching 2 hours of prime-time programming, they would accumulate more than 30 minutes of physical activity for the day.

Question 18

Resistance training is slow and builds muscle mass, hence does not have an impact on resting metabolic rate.

Question 19

Endurance training increase the rate at which your body uses calories after your exercise session is over.

Question 20

People with low self-esteem mentally compare the actual self to an internally held picture of the "ideal self, "
an image based on perfectionistic goals and beliefs about how they and others should be.

Question 21

Self-talk is usually only self-deprecating.

Question 22

Some individuals who overeat might be using food as a source to alleviate loneliness.

Question 23

It is recommended that a person who needs to lose body fat should lose no more than 0.5-2 pounds per week.

Question 24

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body fat at first.

Question 25

For many Canadians, maintaining weight loss is a bigger challenge than losing weight.

Question 26

Most dieters accept books that advocate a balanced approach to diet plus exercise and sound nutritional advice.

Question 27

Carbohydrates should make up no more than 30% of your daily calories.

Question 28

If you are trying to maintain weight loss, authorities recommend at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.

Question 29

TOPS and Overeaters Anonymous mainly provide group support and rapid action diet.

Question 30

Orlistat (Xenical) is a prescription drug for weight loss that works by reducing hunger.

Question 31

Surgical intervention may be necessary if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Question 32

When concern about body weight and shape has developed into an eating disorder, professional help is recommended.

Question 33

Body image does not affect eating choices.

Question 34

People who are dissatisfied with their looks are especially sensitive to hurtful comments from others which may lead to eating disorders.

Question 35

There are limits to the changes that can be made to body weight and body shape, both of which are influenced by heredity.

Question 36

Only 1% of Canadian males will have anorexia nervosa.

Question 37

Anorexia nervosa has been linked to a variety of medical complications, including disorders of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems.

Question 38

A bulimic person may rapidly consume thousands of calories during a binge.

Question 39

Bulimia typically begins in adolescence or young adulthood.

Question 40

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by uncontrollable eating and purging behaviours.

Question 41

If you have a friend with an eating disorder, it is a good strategy to offer advice about eating habits thus showing you care.

Question 42

Using a friend or family member to support you in your weight loss program is an effective strategy.

Question 43

A healthy weight loss is:

A) 1 kg/week.
B) 1.5 kg/week.
C) 2 kg/week
D) 2.5 kg/week.

Question 44

A weight loss of just _____________ in obese individuals can reduce the risk of weight-related conditions and increase life expectancy.

A) 40-50%
B) 30-40%
C) 20-30%
D) 5-10%

Question 45

A 200-pound man who loses 20 pounds can decrease his risk of:

A) diabetes.
B) AIDS.
C) lung cancer.
D) accidental injuries.

Question 46

Which of the following is false?

A) Physical inactivity and overweight account for 21, 000 premature deaths each year
B) Heart disease and diabetes are health conditions associated with obesity
C) Obesity increases the risk of certain cancers
D) Weight loss of 5% can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

Question 47

Choose the only statement that is TRUE about obesity in Canada.

A) Obesity levels have declined in the last 10 years.
B) Obesity levels have remained about the same in the last 10 years.
C) Obesity levels have risen in the last 10 years but are expected to level off this year.
D) Obesity levels continue to rise year after year.

Question 48

Which of the following factors contributes to excess body fat?

A) Genetic factors
B) Physiological factors
C) Psychosocial factors
D) Regular exercise

Question 49

Which of the following statements 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 related to the weight of his or her adoptive parents than to that of his or her biological parents.
C) Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D) Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added.

Question 50

If both parents are overweight, their children have an _____% risk of being obese; while children with one obese parent face a _____% risk of becoming obese.

A) 80; 40
B) 70; 30
C) 60; 20
D) 80; 20

Question 51

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) constitutes __________ of total metabolism in the body.

A) 65-70%
B) 55-60%
C) 45-50%
D) 35-40%

Question 52

The energy required to digest food accounts for _________ of daily exergy expenditure.

A) 70%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 10%

Question 53

Hormonal changes during the following stages of life lead to weight gain in women, EXCEPT:

A) Puberty
B) Exercise
C) Pregnancy
D) Menopause

Question 54

What are the main reasons people are obese?

A) Genetics
B) Lifestyle choices
C) Hormones
D) Stress

Question 55

The Neilsen company reported that _____% of Canadians eat at a restaurant once or twice a week.

A) 54
B) 44
C) 34
D) 24

Question 56

Canadians eat out an average of 5-6 times per week. People who eat out are more likely to:

A) eat foods higher in protein.
B) consume healthier foods.
C) eat less because of the cost.
D) under estimate the amount of food they consume.

Question 57

Over the past 15 years, daily caloric intake has increased by over _____ calories.

A) 400
B) 600
C) 800
D) 1000

Question 58

Which of the following can be considered a psychosocial factor linked to weight gain?

A) A glass of wine with your partner at dinner
B) Eating when feeling sad
C) Being too busy to work out
D) A genetic predisposition to carrying weight

Question 59

Successful weight management does NOT include:

A) physical activity.
B) dieting.
C) stress management.
D) healthy eating

Question 60

A daily intake of about 2800 calories is most likely appropriate for which of the following groups?

A) Active women
B) Older adults
C) Sedentary men
D) Children

Question 61

An example of a snack low in energy density is:

A) a bowl of grapes.
B) non-salted crackers.
C) a low-fat cookie.
D) an ice cream cone.

Question 62

Fat substitutes:

A) are not yet on the market.
B) can be high in calories.
C) generally, contribute the same amount of calories per gram as fat.
D) are used only in dessert foods and snacks.

Question 63

Which of the following patterns of eating is best for weight management?

A) One small meal per day
B) Better to consume majority of the calories during the day, rather than in the evening
C) Three larger meals per day with no snacks
D) One large meal in the evening

Question 64

Which of the following diet strategies is most likely to lower body fat without causing other health problems?

A) A high-protein low-carbohydrate plan
B) A very low-calorie diet for two weeks followed by balanced eating
C) A non-meat product diet
D) A moderate-calorie intake plan based on Canada's Food Guide

Question 65

Which of the following strategies can be an effective strategy for increasing metabolic rate?

A) Skipping breakfast
B) Avoiding eating after 6:00 p.m.
C) Increasing muscle mass
D) Having water with every meal

Question 66

Which one of the following is the best strategy for increasing metabolic rate?

A) Drinking sports drink
B) Consuming more fiber
C) Performing physical exercise
D) Getting more sleep

Question 67

What is an example of energy balance?

A) Eating only when you feel hungry
B) Eating a balanced diet
C) Exercising off the extra calories you took in over and above your metabolic requirement
D) Eating several small meals, a day

Question 68

The primary role of resistance training in weight management is to:

A) burn calories during each training session.
B) build muscle mass.
C) cut one's appetite.
D) increase resting metabolic rate in the period immediately following each training session.

Question 69

After several weeks of a moderate weight loss program, _________ is mostly lost.

A) water
B) fat
C) muscle
D) carbohydrate

Question 70

All of the following about self-talk is true EXCEPT:

A) be self-deprecating.
B) be positively motivating.
C) do nothing at all.
D) depend on beliefs and attitudes.

Question 71

All of the following are legal coping strategies people use to cope, EXCEPT:

A) using drugs.
B) using prescription medicines.
C) using weight reduction strategies.
D) using self-talk.

Question 72

Which of the following would contain the highest number of calories?

A) Diet cola
B) Sports drinks
C) Skim milk
D) Unsweetened orange juice

Question 73

Achieving a negative weight balance of 250 - 1000 calories per day, one will be able to produce the recommended weight loss of _____.

A) ½ -2 pounds per week
B) 2-3 pounds per week
C) 3-4 pounds per week
D) 4-5 pounds per week

Question 74

Which of the following statements about high-protein diets is false:

A) They are about as effective as low-fat diets over a six-month period only.
B) They have a high drop-out rate.
C) They have side effects that include headaches and constipation.
D) There are no adverse side effects to a high-protein diet.

Question 75

All of the following are true about diet books that provide an unbalanced approach to weight management, EXCEPT that:

A) they claim to be based on scientific breakthroughs.
B) they promise quick weight loss.
C) They provide advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
D) they utilize gimmicks such as matching eating to blood type.

Question 76

All of the following are characteristics of a responsible commercial weight loss program, EXCEPT that:

A) it does not provide group support.
B) it provides nutritional education.
C) it provides physical activity recommendation.
D) it provides behaviour modification advise.

Question 77

Appetite suppressants have been shown to:

A) have negative side effects.
B) increase hyperactivity.
C) work in helping someone to lose weight.
D) promote eating disorders as people substitute pills for eating.

Question 78

The drug used to facilitate weight loss by blocking fat absorption is:

A) sibutramine.
B) orlistat.
C) leptin.
D) phentermine.

Question 79

Prescription drugs that treat obesity:

A) replace the need to exercise.
B) replace the need to reduce food intake.
C) can be taken without a physician's supervision.
D) produce modest weight loss.

Question 80

Approximately 3% of Canadians are morbidly obese, meaning they have a BMI of _____ or higher.

A) 30
B) 35
C) 40
D) 45