Deck 16: Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Question 1

When setting goals for weight/fat loss or gain,it is best to set

A)lofty goals so that you will always strive for your best.
B)moderate goals that challenge you under pressure.
C)small goals that seem realistic to accomplish.
D)a specific outcome goal for desired weight.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral goal?

A)Do cardiovascular exercises three times per week.
B)Lose 15 pounds in three months.
C)Consume five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
D)Do resistance exercises two times per week.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What level of the social-ecological framework captures the contributions from workplaces,schools,and grocery stores?

A)individual
B)societal
C)settings
D)environmental

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding high-protein diets?

A)They are effective in long-term weight loss.
B)Long-term adverse effects have been documented.
C)The weight lost is water,not fat.
D)They are considered more effective than low-carbohydrate diets.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the concept of "calorie sparing?"

A)the reduction in basal metabolism that occurs on low-calorie diets
B)the perception that diet soft drinks will help people eat less
C)the regulation of hunger from participation in physical activity
D)balancing calorie intake with a corresponding amount of activity

Question 6

Which of the following is good advice for weight/fat control?

A)Eat fast so you do not think about food.
B)Space meals equally throughout the day.
C)Skip lunch or breakfast if you do not feel hungry.
D)Eat a large dinner and a small breakfast and lunch.

Question 7

Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for long-term weight control?

A)Go on a caloric restriction diet once a month.
B)Skip breakfast to cut calories.
C)Eat a low-fat diet and perform regular exercise.
D)Never eat out at a restaurant.

Question 8

Which of the following would make it difficult to buy healthy foods at the grocery store?

A)taking a supportive friend
B)sticking to your grocery list
C)going soon after you have eaten
D)choosing prepackaged "quick" foods

Question 9

The best dietary guideline for reducing body fat is to

A)eat no fat.
B)eliminate meat.
C)eliminate breakfast.
D)moderately reduce caloric intake.

Question 10

Which is NOT true of light activity?

A)It falls between rest and moderate activity on the energy expenditure continuum.
B)It is recommended as an alternative to excess sedentary time.
C)It can be accumulated by taking standing breaks or by using active workstations.
D)It provides sufficient benefits for good health.

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding Ephedra?

A)It is the only FDA approved weight loss compound.
B)Unexplained deaths led to banning by the FDA.
C)It is basically a high-powered stimulant similar to caffeine.
D)It will not be available in the United States until further clinical trials are completeD.

Question 12

"Empty calories" refers to

A)food that does not make you fat.
B)calories with a low caloric content.
C)regurgitation of food to prevent weight gain.
D)food that is low in nutrients and high in calories.

Question 13

Hunger is best described as a

A)good appetite.
B)craving for a food.
C)rumbling in your stomach.
D)physiological need for sustenance.

Question 14

What is a key reason why physical activity should be combined with diet for weight loss (instead of relying on diet alone)?

A)It reduces bloating and water retention.
B)It reduces the metabolic rate.
C)It prevents the loss of lean muscle tissue.
D)It prevents calcification of bones.

Question 15

Large short-term changes in body weight from day to day are most likely to result from changes in

A)body fat.
B)body water.
C)protein.
D)bone.

Question 16

Brady currently weighs 170 pounds and would like to get down to 160 pounds.Which weight-loss goal corresponds to the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine?

A)1ose 10 pounds in 1 week
B)lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks
C)lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks
D)lose 10 pounds in 20 weeks

Question 17

What are the typical estimates of daily calories for women and men?

A)women: 600 to 1,000;men: 1,000 to 1,400
B)women: 1,200 to 1,600;men: 1,500 to 2,000
C)women: 1,800 to 2200;men: 1,800 to 2,200
D)women: 2,000 to 2,250;men: 2,250 to 2,500

Question 18

Reducing consumption of snacks in vending machines is an example of which weight control technique?

A)environmental change
B)practicing dietary restraint
C)self-monitoring
D)avoiding social norms

Question 19

Which of the following are considered appropriate short-term goals?

A)losing 50 lbs.in a month
B)losing 2 lbs.per week
C)not eating for 3 days
D)none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of daily energy expenditure?

A)energetics
B)basal metabolism
C)physical activity
D)thermogenesis

Question 21

Which is true of appetite suppressants?

A)Saxenda works by suppressing hunger.
B)Drugs such as Belviq and Qsymia are designed to promote "fullness" to help people stop eating.
C)Alli and Xenical are thought to enhance weight loss by reducing the absorption of fat.
D)Meridia was pulled from the market and is no longer available.

Question 22

Which of the following captures the essence of "emotional eating?"

A)eating based on periodic changes in mood
B)restricting eating patterns during social settings
C)balancing intake with expenditure
D)using food as a source of comfort when you feel sad,anxious,or bored

Question 23

Which level is at the inner circle of the social-ecological model?

A)individual
B)environmental
C)settings/places
D)societal

Question 24

Which of the following is a useful strategy for making food choices conducive to weight control?

A)Read food labels to compare foods.
B)Shop before you eat to minimize snacking.
C)Buy more expensive products to promote smaller portions.
D)Eat at restaurants to avoid having food in the house or apartment.

Question 25

When eating,what suggestions are recommended?

A)Eat slowly.
B)Eat everything.
C)Watch television when eating.
D)all of the above

Question 26

The term "obesogenic" has been used to describe which of the following?

A)epidemic of childhood obesity
B)weight gain due to genetics
C)elements of our environment that collectively promote eating and inactivity
D)weight gain caused by eating at restaurants

Question 27

What is the most important consideration for a long-term fat-loss diet?

A)making small changes that can be maintained over a long period of time
B)making changes that lead to reductions in consumption of carbohydrates
C)switching to supplements that have balanced and controlled nutrients
D)restricting the number of meals consumed to reduce intakes over time

Question 28

Which of the following is true of a procedure called "lipodissolve?"

A)It is a safe and effective fat loss injection tested in clinical studies.
B)It is a dietary supplement that increases calorie burning.
C)The FDA has issues warnings about false claims.
D)It is a suppressant banned along with ephedra due to health risks.

Question 29

What strategy is most important for long-term weight control?

A)a careful balancing of dietary nutrients
B)a plan based on timing of meals
C)an approach that includes both diet and physical activity
D)a systematic reduction in fat content of meals

Question 30

Which of the following is used to describe the concept of viewing food as "providing sustenance or energy for healthy living"?

A)behavioral eating
B)mindful eating
C)calculated eating
D)sustainable eating

Question 31

Which best characterizes the concept of "Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis?"

A)energy expended following exercise
B)basal metabolism
C)light physical activity
D)calories burned while sleeping