Deck 13: Fitness Concepts, Products, and Services

Question 1

Behavior modification shows promise as a method for weight control.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

OTC appetite suppressant products have little value for weight control.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fasting can be hazardous because it can cause breakdown of proteins in the muscles, heart, and kidneys.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The two basic factors involved in weight loss and weight control are caloric intake and energy expenditure.

Question 5

Fasting causes rapid weight reduction during the first week because of water loss.

Question 6

Phenylpropanolamine has been banned by the FDA in OTC weight-reduction products.

Question 7

Doses of thyroid hormone large enough to produce weight loss can strain the heart.

Question 8

Obesity refers to an accumulation of excess fatty tissue in the body.

Question 9

Most individuals who participate in fad diets do not retain weight losses.

Question 10

Weight loss of more than one to two pounds a week may be hazardous to health.

Question 11

Americans are generally getting heavier.

Question 12

Many weight-loss clinics present incorrect nutrition information and make misleading claims.

Question 13

Many people attempt to lose weight even though they are not overweight.

Question 14

In most cases, exercise does not unduly increase appetite.

Question 15

The ratio of waist and hip circumference is related to the risk of heart disease.

Question 16

Very few studies have been done to evaluate whether commercial weight loss programs are effective.

Question 17

Experts now advise obese people to emphasize physical fitness rather than "dieting."

Question 18

Many nonprescription diet products are dangerous.

Question 19

Preventing obesity in childhood may lower the chance of obesity in adult life.

Question 20

Obesity is related to both the number of fat cells and the amount of fat they contain.

Question 21

Many popular diets are unsafe.

Question 22

Evidence is accumulating that heredity may be a major factor in determining how much people weigh.

Question 23

Fat substitutes have not been proven effective for the treatment of obesity.

Question 24

The safety of fat substitutes has been demonstrated for replacing large amounts of dietary fats.

Question 25

Meal replacement drinks and will power have been found effective for long-term weight loss.

Question 26

Since 1990, the FTC has been strongly criticized for not taking any regulatory action against marketers who make False claims about weight control products.

Question 27

Most of the money spent on weight control products is well spent.

Question 28

Consuming 1,000 fewer calories per day will enable most people to lose one pound of weight weekly.

Question 29

Bulking agents effectively suppress appetite by filling the stomach.

Question 30

The FDA and a majority of American physicians agree that benzocaine is a safe and effective weight-loss aid.

Question 31

Anorexia nervosa poses little threat to health because thin people have low cholesterol levels.

Question 32

Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a harmless drug used in OTC diet products.

Question 33

Complete fasting is the most effective way to lose a few pounds.

Question 34

Most low-carbohydrate diets limit the intake of protein and fats.

Question 35

Drugs or drug products have considerable value in helping individuals lose weight.

Question 36

Body wraps can reduce selected body parts without dieting.

Question 37

Exercising the abdominal muscles is an effective way to reduce the girth of the abdomen.

Question 38

Ma huang tea, when used in moderation, is an effective weight-reduction product.

Question 39

Chromium picolinate supplements have been extensively tested and shown to help people lose weight.

Question 40

Cellulite is a special type of fat that can be removed by exercising the affected body parts.

Question 41

Injections of hormones is an effective weight-reduction aid.

Question 42

Low-protein diets tend to produce ketosis with rapid weight loss, but most of the lost weight is not fat.

Question 43

Drinking eight glasses a day of water is a good idea for dieters, because it prevents dehydration and can help flush fat and fat metabolites out of the body.

Question 44

Burning 500 calories a day more than you eat will result in a weight loss of about 2 pounds a week.

Question 45

A person's "fat thermostat"may be reset by

A) consuming less fat.
B) increasing his or her level of activity.
C) adjusting his or her cortisol level.
D) both consuming less fat and increasing his or her level of activity.
E) both increasing his or her level of activity and adjusting his or her cortisol level.

Question 46

All of the following are True about eating disorders except they

A) reflect preoccupation with the body image of others around them.
B) may result in death.
C) may involve the use of laxatives and vomiting.
D) may respond to medical treatment and therapy.
E) do all of the choices.

Question 47

Which of the following is a sign of a reliable diet promotion?

A) It claims to be a revolutionary new idea.
B) It suggests that a particular nutrient or food group is the key to weight reduction.
C) It promises weight loss exceeding two pounds per week.
D) The author has a medical degree or Ph.D.
E) It recommends a loss of only one pound per week.

Question 48

Which of the following is least likely to be helpful in a weight-loss program?

A) Reduce overall calorie intake.
B) Increase physical activity.
C) Eat a balanced diet.
D) Drink half a gallon of water each day.
E) Identify and attempt to modify circumstances that trigger eating behaviors.

Question 49

The proportion of obese individuals who regain the weight they lose is

A) lowest among people who take vitamin supplements while dieting.
B) 20% to 40%.
C) about half.
D) over 90%.

Question 50

Being overfat increases the health risk for all the following except

A) heart disease.
B) high blood pressure.
C) diabetes.
D) skin cancer.

Question 51

Which of the following is not an artificial sweetener?

A) neotame
B) aspartame
C) acesulfame-k
D) benzocaine