Deck 7: Body Image, Body Weight

Question 1

Obesity is associated with lower levels of this type of cholesterol, which can lead to atherosclerosis.

A) LDL
B) Triglycerides
C) HDL
D) Saturated

Answer 1

HDL

Question 2

All of the following factors have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States except

A) a low intake of dietary protein.
B) an excessive intake of foods high in fat and sugar.
C) a lack of physical activity.
D) an increase in portion sizes.

Answer 2

a low intake of dietary protein.

Question 3

Obese people are at a higher risk of developing ________, a condition in which a person may stop breathing for short periods during sleep.

A) sleep apnea
B) insomnia
C) metabolic syndrome
D) osteoarthritis

Answer 3

sleep apnea

Question 4

A person's basal metabolic rate can be negatively impacted by

A) being over 6 feet tall.
B) being over 45 years old.
C) being physically active.
D) being a vegetarian.

Question 5

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing which of the following medical conditions?

A) Osteoporosis
B) Breast cancer
C) Narcolepsy
D) Colo-rectal cancer

Question 6

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity

A) affects over 75% of U.S. adults.
B) rates are dropping annually in the United States.
C) is uniquely an American health epidemic.
D) is considered a national epidemic.

Question 7

Bob is 6'1" and 204 pounds, with a BMI of 27. According to a standard BMI chart, Bob is

A) underweight.
B) a healthful weight.
C) overweight.
D) obese.

Question 8

Miranda is an obese female who is trying to plan her pregnancy. By losing weight before conceiving she will reduce her risk of all the following complications during pregnancy except

A) insulin resistance.
B) high blood glucose.
C) low blood sugar.
D) high blood pressure.

Question 9

All of the following factors contribute to first-year college student weight gain except

A) being less physically active after starting college.
B) consuming more calories.
C) being overweight before starting college.
D) becoming involved in student life activities.

Question 10

Waist-to-hip ratio assesses a person's

A) percentage of body fat.
B) disease risk based on where they carry fat.
C) body mass index.
D) likelihood of developing a body image disorder.

Question 11

An estimated ________ of American children and teenagers between the ages of 12 to 19 are obese.

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

Question 12

Type 2 diabetes most often affects individuals who are overweight or obese due to

A) their low blood pressure.
B) their resistance to insulin.
C) the inability of their pancreas to manufacture insulin.
D) their reduced levels of blood glucose.

Question 13

The majority of the energy a person utilizes daily goes toward

A) digesting food.
B) regulating body temperature.
C) physical activity expenditure.
D) basal metabolism.

Question 14

Many first year college students gain ________ pounds.

A) 7-8
B) 15-16
C) 20-22
D) 25-30

Question 15

Which of the following factors can increase a person's risk for obesity?

A) Having obese parents.
B) Having a long car commute.
C) Having a specific variety of an FTO gene.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

A person who is overweight is more likely to have high blood pressure than an average weight person for all the following reasons except

A) an increased capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.
B) a higher blood volume.
C) a higher heart rate.
D) a reduced capacity of the blood vessels to transport blood.

Question 17

Rhonda has gained fifteen pounds since she started a sedentary part-time job and began eating fast food more frequently. Her weight gain is likely due to ________ factors.

A) environmental
B) psychological
C) genetic
D) gender

Question 18

When the calories you consume is equal to the calories you expend, you have achieved

A) weight loss.
B) weight gain.
C) energy balance.
D) thermogenesis.

Question 19

Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating whether or not a person is a healthful weight?

A) Body composition
B) Age
C) Body type
D) All of the above answers should be considered.

Question 20

Doctors will only recommend surgical weight-loss procedures for people who meet which of the following criteria?

A) Have a BMI of 30 or more
B) Have a BMI of 25
C) Have osteoarthritis in the hips
D) Recently gained weight and wish to lose it quickly

Question 21

Gastric bypass surgery works by

A) permanently reducing the size of the stomach.
B) partitioning off part of the stomach with an adjustable band.
C) cutting the nerves in the stomach that control appetite.
D) partitioning off part of the intestines with an adjustable band.

Question 22

Which is a possible limitation of using BMI as an indicator of healthful weight?

A) It is not a reliable calculator for pregnant females.
B) It often overestimates body fat in geriatric patients.
C) It is difficult to calculate correctly in sedentary populations.
D) It is not a reliable indicator for athletes with higher amounts of lean muscle mass..

Question 23

Many popular diets do not result in long term weight management because

A) participants do not see results quickly.
B) they promote exercise as part of the plan.
C) they are expensive.
D) they fail to educate participants on changing their lifestyle habits.

Question 24

Which of the following can occur as a result of bulimia nervosa?

A) Stomach rupture
B) Dental problems
C) Dehydration
D) Kidney stones

Question 25

What is the best choice to safely gain more muscle mass without gaining excess fat?

A) Having a "cheat day" that includes foods such as pizza, burgers and fries.
B) Regularly doing strength training and consuming more calories from a variety of healthful foods.
C) Taking dietary supplements.
D) Eating three large meals every day.

Question 26

Recall Viege's Student Story in the chapter. It seems from her story that her friend, Lisa, likely has

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) disordered eating.
D) binge-eating disorder.

Question 27

Which weight loss drug has received approval from the FDA for sale as an over-the-counter weight-loss medication?

A) Human chorionic gonadotropin, HCG
B) Hydroxycut supplements
C) Alli
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 28

The physiological sensation caused by a lack of food is called

A) satiety.
B) appetite.
C) hunger.
D) volumetrics.

Question 29

Which of the following is true of weight loss pills sold over-the-counter?

A) They are only minimally regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
B) They do not need to be proven safe by the manufacturer unless they include a new ingredient.
C) They are not tested by the Food and Drug Administration before becoming available on the market.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 30

Which of the following is considered a drawback of the Jenny Craig diet plan?

A) Prepackaged meals are not conducive for teaching dieters how to shop and prepare foods.
B) The diet is not balanced and too high in fat.
C) Weekly meetings can be inconvenient.
D) The diet is based on blood type which has no scientific basis.

Question 31

Anne exercises 2 hours a day, eats only one meal most days, is 5'5" and weighs 90 pounds, and is terrified of gaining weight. Her behavior is characteristic of someone suffering from

A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) binge eating disorder.
D) binge and purge disorder.

Question 32

A common side effects of prescription weight loss drugs may include

A) decreased blood pressure.
B) chronic diarrhea.
C) sleep apnea.
D) increased blood pressure and heart rate.

Question 33

Having body dysmorphic disorder

A) lowers a person's risk for developing an eating disorder.
B) improves the way a person eats.
C) always results in a binge eating disorder.
D) affects men and women equally.

Question 34

All of the following factors increase a person's risk for developing an eating disorder except

A) being preoccupied with being thin.
B) being in a healthy relationship.
C) depression.
D) participating in a sport that values low body weight.

Question 35

Justin is trying to lose weight. What healthful strategies should he look for in a weight management plan?

A) Expending more calories than he consumes daily.
B) Increasing his intake of natural juices.
C) Using and over-the-counter supplement to control his appetite.
D) Eliminating all carbohydrates.

Question 36

The psychological response to the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food that prompts or postpones eating is called

A) satiety.
B) appetite.
C) hunger.
D) energy balance.

Question 37

Which of the following behaviors are more strongly associated with bulimia nervosa?

A) A refusal to eat, a refusal to maintain a normal body weight, and a distorted body image.
B) A regular pattern of binging and purging and an obsession with body weight and shape.
C) Eating only one meal per day.
D) Using food as a reward, eating even when not hungry, and thinking about food throughout the day.

Question 38

Disordered eating is

A) the same as an eating disorder.
B) a mental disorder characterized by physiological or psychological disturbances in appetite or food intake.
C) unhealthful eating habits used to deal with emotional issues that do not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder.
D) a condition in which a person's dietary intake may consist mostly of comfort foods.

Question 39

The FTO gene is responsible for which of the following?

A) Reducing a person's appetite
B) Influencing a person's activity level
C) Increasing a person's appetite
D) Encouraging fat storage

Question 40

All of the following guidelines are important for a healthy fat intake except

A) cut trans fats from the diet.
B) consume more good fats, such as olive oil.
C) fats should comprise 45% of your daily caloric intake.
D) include a little fat with each meal to provide satiety.

Question 41

Being overweight puts a person at a higher risk for which disease?

A) Crohn's disease
B) Type II Diabetes
C) Type I Diabetes
D) Lung Cancer

Question 42

Being obese can increase a person's risk for developing sleep apnea.

Question 43

High blood pressure is twice as common in obese adults.

Question 44

What potential influence does the FTO gene have?

A) It decreases a person's risk of obesity.
B) It increases a person's risk of acquiring an eating disorder.
C) It increases a person's risk of obesity.
D) It increases a person's risk of type 2 diabetes.

Question 45

A diet that emphasizes the consumption of protein and fat over carbohydrates is known as the ________ Diet.

A) Jenny Craig
B) Atkins
C) Weight Watchers
D) Volumetrics

Question 46

A social factor that contributes to obesity rates that researchers call the "food insecurity-obesity paradox"

A) is based on cultural differences.
B) has resulted in increased portion sizes in America.
C) only exists in southern states.
D) has a higher impact on families of lower socioeconomic status.

Question 47

According to statics collected by the CDC, the ethnic group with the lowest prevalence of obesity in the United States is currently

A) Caucasian Americans.
B) Asian Americans.
C) Hispanic Americans.
D) African Americans.

Question 48

A health risk associated with being underweight is gallbladder disease.

Question 49

Which is associated with the Female Athlete Triad?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Weight gain
C) Binge eating
D) Purging regularly

Question 50

Which of the following would be the most effective way to help a friend you suspect of having an eating disorder?

A) Encourage your friend to seek the assistance of trained professionals and support groups that might help change the friend's self-perceptions and habits.
B) Constantly talk to your friend about his or her dieting, weight, or body size.
C) Angrily accuse your friend of not taking care of himself/herself.
D) Wait until your friend's behavior results in a medical problem.

Question 51

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following except

A) large waistline.
B) high LDL.
C) high triglycerides.
D) high HDL.

Question 52

Characteristics of night-eating syndrome include all of the following except

A) consuming starchy or sugary foods in the evening.
B) eating breakfast daily.
C) waking up during the night to eat.
D) it may be treated successfully with melatonin supplements.

Question 53

Low carbohydrate diets work by causing an initial loss of ________ weight.

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

Question 54

Being physically inactive contributes to a higher metabolic rate.

Question 55

Fatty liver disease only affects alcoholics.

Question 56

Being obese is a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Question 57

Jan eats 2,000 calories daily and expends 1,500 calories. Based on energy balance, how will Jan's weight be affected?

A) Jan will lose weight over time.
B) Jan will gain weight over time.
C) Jan will stay the same weight.
D) It is impossible to predict.

Question 58

Which diet aims to maximize the amount of food eaten per calorie?

A) Volumetrics
B) South Beach
C) Weight Watchers
D) Jenny Craig

Question 59

Which disorder is characterized by a person who often secretly eats large quantities of food without taking steps to expend the calories consumed?

A) Binge eating disorder
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Anorexia nervosa
D) Body dysmophic disorder

Question 60

Obesity increases a person's risk of having a stroke.

Question 61

Fatty liver disease is a condition associated with anorexia nervosa.

Question 62

Seventy percent of adults get the recommended minimum of 30 minutes of moderate activity a day.

Question 63

Women store fat that may be used for pregnancy and breast feeding.

Question 64

Environmental factors that contribute to obesity include a decrease in physical activity, a lack of access to healthy foods, and an increased intake of high calorie foods.

Question 65

To lose weight, a person must expend the same number of calories that he or she consumes.

Question 66

A BMI of 25 indicates healthful weight.

Question 67

Excess weight can put pressure on the joints and cause osteoarthritis.

Question 68

The major contributing causes of obesity in college students are increased caloric consumption and decreased physical activity.

Question 69

The average American today eats about 570 more calories per day than in 1977.

Question 70

Research shows that eating certain foods according to your blood type is an effective way to prevent disease.

Question 71

On college campuses, obesity is higher in female students than male students.

Question 72

You are more likely to develop health problems if you carry fat mainly in your hips and thighs.

Question 73

Obese individuals have a lower life expectancy than people who are a healthful weight.

Question 74

As more countries adopt Westernized eating habits, obesity becomes more of a global epidemic.

Question 75

As an individual ages, their basal metabolic rate increases.

Question 76

Obesity statistics from 2014 showed that every state in the United States had an obesity rate of 20% or more.

Question 77

Aging has no effect on a person's body weight.

Question 78

Consuming larger portions of protein and fat will help you lose weight.

Question 79

Pubescent boys need more calories than pubescent girls.

Question 80

Consuming higher than recommended amounts of protein will help you lose weight.