Deck 9: Weight Management

Question 1

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 1

A

Question 2

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 2

B

Question 3

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

A)positive energy balance
B)neutral energy balance
C)negative energy balance
D)metabolic balance

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

A)309%
B)59%
C)69%
D)89%

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Which statement regarding psychological and social factors in eating behaviors 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 10

Which hormone may be linked to obesity?

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

Question 11

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 12

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)consume a low-carbohydrate diet

Question 13

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 14

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 15

What percentage of American adults participate in daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day?

A)more than 60%
B)approximately 45%
C)approximately 30%
D)less than 5%

Question 16

Which of the following is most critical to someone's overall health?

A)weight
B)body composition
C)age
D)resting metabolic rate

Question 17

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

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

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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

Question 22

Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder?

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

Question 23

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 24

Which is a good strategy for successful weight loss?

A)Aim to lose ½ to 2 pounds a week.
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 25

If both parents are obese,there is an 80% risk of their children being obese.

Question 26

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

Which is an adverse effect of ephedra?

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

Question 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Question 41

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 42

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

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

Incidence of overweight is related to excessive screen time.

Question 53

Those with borderline disordered eating have some symptoms of an eating disorder but do not meet all of the criteria for a diagnosis.

Question 54

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

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 58

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

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

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 62

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

Question 63

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.

Question 64

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