Deck 9: Weight Management

Question 1

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

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

Answer 1

C

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

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

A) 15 or more minutes
B) 30 or more minutes
C) 45 or more minutes
D) 60 or more minutes

Question 5

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

A) 38%
B) 58%
C) 68%
D) 88%

Question 6

What is energy density?

A) the amount of fat in food
B) the number of calories in food
C) the number of calories per ounce or gram of weight in food
D) the portion size of food

Question 7

Which hormone may link to obesity?

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

Question 8

Which element in the energy balance equation is under individual control?

A) energy for food digestion
B) energy for resting metabolism
C) energy for basic body functions
D) energy intake from food

Question 9

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) eat a low carbohydrate diet

Question 10

What is the number of premature deaths among Americans each year attributed to inactivity and overweight?

A) 50,000
B) 100,000
C) 250,000
D) 400,000

Question 11

How large of a negative energy balance of calories is needed to produce a one pound weight loss?

A) 2,500
B) 3,000
C) 3,500
D) 4,000

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Since 1983,how much (as a percentage)has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 18%

Question 15

What defines resting metabolic rate?

A) The energy required to maintain vital body functions.
B) The sum of all the processes by which food energy is used by the body.
C) The body's daily energy expenditure.
D) The energy required to digest food.

Question 16

On average,how many minutes per day do Americans exercise?

A) 60
B) 45
C) 30
D) 15

Question 17

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

Question 18

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

A) one small meal per day
B) small, frequent meals, on a regular basis
C) three larger meals per day with no snacks
D) one large meal in the evening

Question 19

Which statement regarding psychological and social factors of eating behavior is true?

A) Food is not often used to help deal with stress.
B) Binge eating may indicate extreme hunger.
C) Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy.
D) Food is often associated with social gatherings.

Question 20

Which lifestyle factor leads to successful weight management?

A) scheduling more relaxation time
B) eating to relieve emotional distress
C) not using food as a means of coping
D) eating large meals three times a day

Question 21

Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

A) They replace the need to exercise.
B) They replace the need to reduce food intake.
C) They can be taken without a physician's supervision.
D) They are not recommended for modest weight loss.

Question 22

Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

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

Question 23

Which is a good strategy for a successful weight loss program?

A) Decrease calorie intake by no more than 250 to 500 calories per day
B) Lose weight out of concern for how others view your appearance
C) Avoid writing about daily food choices
D) Adjust energy balance by first decreasing physical activity

Question 24

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Question 25

Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder?

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

Question 26

What is a person's ongoing internal comments and discussion called?

A) self blame
B) self image
C) self esteem
D) self talk

Question 27

Children of two overweight parents are twice as likely to be overweight as children with one overweight parent.

Question 28

Body weight and body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expended in daily activities.

Question 29

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

A) as an antidote for boredom
B) to alleviate loneliness
C) to satisfy hunger needs
D) as a pickup for fatigue

Question 30

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Question 31

Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

A) They have an unrealistically positive body image.
B) They have an accurate body image.
C) They are at increased risk for depression and suicide.
D) They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance.

Question 32

Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

A) a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin
B) uncontrollable binge eating
C) near-normal body weight
D) self-induced vomiting

Question 33

Which group is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?

A) those who plan meals
B) those who eat frequent but small meals
C) those who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables
D) those who skip breakfast

Question 34

Which characterizes muscle dysmorphia?

A) distorted body image
B) a refusal to eat enough food
C) binge eating and low activity
D) avoidance of looking at oneself in the mirror

Question 35

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 36

Which of the following criteria is the best indication of a truly helpful diet book?

A) advocacy of special diets
B) advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
C) claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
D) recommendations to combine foods in special ways

Question 37

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 38

Which is an adverse effect of ephedra?

A) lethargy
B) diarrhea
C) calmness
D) panic attacks

Question 39

Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?

A) a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight
B) high fat intake and 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

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 in the stomach.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

People who eat out usually consume more calories than people who eat at home.

Question 47

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have flooded the market.Give two pros and two cons for each of these dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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

On average,Americans spend about ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.

Question 50

Individuals who increase their fat free mass increase their metabolic rate.

Question 51

Describe the roles that physical activity,endurance training,and resistance training can play in a weight-loss program.

Question 52

Ninety-five percent of people affected by anorexia nervosa are women.

Question 53

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

Question 54

Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book or program or on special foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least eight lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.

Question 55

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

Question 56

Most over-the-counter diet aids containing fiber contribute about half of a day's recommended dietary fiber intake.

Question 57

Disturbed eating patterns can develop when food is used to regulate emotions.

Question 58

It is recommended that a person should lose no more than 0.5 to 2 pounds per week.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

Describe the steps in creating an individualized weight-management plan.

Question 62

Describe research pertaining to high-tech monitoring devices to aid overweight patients with weight/fat loss.

Question 63

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.

Question 64

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.