Deck 14: Weight Management

Question 1

A person with a body mass index of 26.5 is classified as

A)underweight.
B)normal weight.
C)overweight.
D)obese.

Answer 1

overweight.

Question 2

The amount of visceral fat in a given individual is the result of all of the following,EXCEPT

A)climate.
B)sex.
C)age.
D)metabolism.

Answer 2

climate.

Question 3

Type 2 diabetes

A)occurs in 1 in 25 Americans.
B)is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.
C)always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment.
D)has obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Answer 3

is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.

Question 4

Which of the following are activities that use calories?

A)vital body functions
B)physical activity
C)food digestion
D)All of these activities use calories.

Question 5

All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes,EXCEPT

A)age.
B)obesity.
C)a diet high in protein.
D)physical inactivity.

Question 6

The amount of subcutaneous body fat in females is about ________ of total body weight.

A)1-3 percent
B)5-9 percent
C)8-12 percent
D)15-20 percent

Question 7

According to the National Institutes of Health,about _______ of American adults are overweight.

A)35 percent
B)52 percent
C)68 percent
D)83 percent

Question 8

Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with ____________ to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

A)caloric intake estimates
B)activity assessments
C)resting metabolic rate
D)waist circumference

Question 9

A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for

A)obesity.
B)depression.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)diabetes.

Question 10

According to standards issued by the National Institutes of Health,a healthy BMI is between

A)12.5 and 19.5.
B)16.5 and 21.5.
C)18.5 and 24.9.
D)22.5 and 27.5.

Question 11

A person with diabetes may benefit from all of the following,EXCEPT

A)increasing intake of refined carbohydrates.
B)increasing physical activity.
C)substituting monounsaturated for saturated fats.
D)increasing fiber intake.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

A)About 10 percent of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes.
B)Elevated blood glucose levels associated with pre-diabetes do not increase heart attack risk,but levels associated with full-blown diabetes do.
C)Risk of a heart attack or stroke is increased by 50 percent.
D)Treatment with medication is more important than lifestyle measures for people with pre-diabetes.

Question 13

To lose one pound,you need to create a negative energy balance of _____ calories.

A)500
B)1,000
C)3,500
D)7,000

Question 14

A condition called the female athlete triad consists of all of the following,EXCEPT

A)abnormal eating patterns.
B)premature osteoporosis.
C)amenorrhea.
D)muscle dysmorphia.

Question 15

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

A)underweight.
B)normal weight.
C)overweight.
D)obese.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about genetic factors in obesity is TRUE?

A)The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75 percent.
B)The weight of an adopted child is more closely related to the weights of the adoptive parents than to the weights of the biological parents.
C)Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D)Genetic factors influence body fat distribution.

Question 17

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

A)body mass index.
B)body density.
C)fat weight.
D)height and total body weight.

Question 18

People who tend to store body fat in the _________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

A)thighs
B)buttocks
C)abdomen
D)hips

Question 19

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)depression.
B)schizophrenia
C)body dissatisfaction.
D)low self-esteem.

Question 20

The amount of subcutaneous fat in males is about ________ of total body weight.

A)1-3 percent
B)3-5 percent
C)9-12 percent
D)12-15 percent

Question 21

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

A)Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
B)Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content.
C)Watch for hidden calories.
D)Drink fewer calories.
E)All of the above choices are effective.

Question 22

Recent research indicates that drinking more than one diet soda per day may be associated with

A)eating disorders.
B)nutritional deficiencies.
C)metabolic syndrome.
D)gum disease.

Question 23

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 24

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following,EXCEPT

A)increasing muscle mass.
B)increasing resting metabolic rate.
C)building strength during exercise.
D)burning calories during the exercise itself.

Question 25

Fat substitutes

A)are not yet on the market.
B)can be carbohydrate- or protein-based.
C)generally contribute the same amount of calories per gram as fat.
D)are used only in dessert foods and snacks.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

A)being of certain racial and ethnic groups
B)living in a city
C)family eating patterns
D)having a low income

Question 27

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a 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 or to rotate levels of calorie intake to effect weight loss

Question 28

The largest component of metabolism is

A)metabolic equivalency rate.
B)resting metabolic rate.
C)base metabolic expenditure.
D)caloric expenditure rate.

Question 29

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

A)lower the resting metabolic rate.
B)higher the resting metabolic rate.
C)more fat that is needed in the diet.
D)easier it is to gain weight.

Question 30

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

A)one small meal per day
B)four to five small meals per day,including breakfast and snacks
C)three larger meals per day with no snacks
D)one large meal in the evening

Question 31

Even processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may

A)be high in calories
B)contain hidden fats.
C)be as satisfying as high fat foods.
D)contain high levels of cholesterol.

Question 32

Most weight problems are problems of

A)metabolic disorders.
B)lifestyle.
C)emotional disorders.
D)childhood abuse.

Question 33

On average,Americans exercise ____ minutes per day.

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

Question 34

Which of the following books is most likely to contain 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 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

A)It is located at waist level.
B)It contains many biologically active substances.
C)It is considered an active endocrine organ.
D)It is not associated with increased health risks.

Question 36

Resting metabolic rate is

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 37

A person's ongoing internal comments about events happening to him and around him is called

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

Question 38

A hormone thought to be linked to obesity is

A)leptin.
B)adrenalin.
C)epinephrine.
D)creatine.

Question 39

What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

A)certain nutritional supplements
B)a 1,000-calories-per-day diet plan
C)physical activity
D)at least 8 glasses of water per day

Question 40

An example of a snack low in energy density is

A)an apple.
B)crackers.
C)a cookie.
D)an ice cream cone.

Question 41

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry,EXCEPT

A)very-low-carbohydrate diets.
B)60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity.
C)diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat.
D)frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight.

Question 42

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging is

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

Question 43

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

A)low blood pressure.
B)eroded tooth enamel.
C)chronic hoarseness.
D)stomach rupture.

Question 44

Adverse effects of ephedra include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)panic attacks.
B)nausea.
C)seizures.
D)lethargy.

Question 45

Which one of the following 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 46

Fear of fat is most strongly associated with

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

Question 47

Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over ______.

A)30
B)40
C)45
D)50

Question 48

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)fear of becoming fat.
B)significant weight loss.
C)bingeing followed by purging.
D)concern about control.

Question 49

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

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

Question 50

Eating disorders in America affect

A)mostly adults.
B)mostly minorities.
C)mostly women.
D)all groups equally.

Question 51

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

A)group support
B)behavior modification advice
C)outside recommendations for individualized nutrition plans
D)physical activity recommendations

Question 52

What is the over-the-counter,lower dose version of the prescription fat-blocking drug Orlistat?

A)sibutramine
B)Alli
C)leptin
D)phentermine

Question 53

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

A)restoring body weight.
B)treating depression.
C)stabilizing eating patterns.
D)changing thought processes associated with body image.

Question 54

Prescription drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

A)15.
B)20.
C)30.
D)40.

Question 55

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

A)body dysmorphic disorder.
B)female athlete triad.
C)amenorrhea.
D)bipolar disorder.

Question 56

The fiber in diet pills

A)satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement.
B)has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C)provides dietary fiber and suppresses appetite.
D)acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach.

Question 57

A health problem associated with bulimia is

A)dry skin.
B)muscle wasting.
C)fine body hair.
D)tooth decay.

Question 58

Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is associated least with

A)below-average academic achievement.
B)perfectionist beliefs.
C)unreasonable demands for self-control.
D)excessive self-criticism.

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

A)eating more rapidly than normal
B)eating when not hungry
C)eating alone
D)purging

Question 60

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

A)change the person's body image.
B)provide vitamin supplements.
C)restore adequate body weight.
D)initiate psychological support.

Question 61

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

Question 62

Most people overestimate the amount of food they eat.

Question 63

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

Question 64

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

Question 65

According to CDC statistics,Hispanics have the highest rate of diagnosed diabetes cases.

Question 66

Most people with pre-diabetes will develop full-blown diabetes if they don't adopt preventive lifestyle measures.

Question 67

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)reflects the minimal energy expenditure necessary for exercise to be beneficial in weight loss.

Question 68

Genetic predisposition to weight gain has been identified as the main reason for the high rate of obesity in the United States.

Question 69

Waist fat is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

Question 70

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

Question 71

According to a long-term study of women,being even mildly overweight can increase your risk of coronary heart disease.

Question 72

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

Question 73

People with diabetes should obtain carbohydrate from enriched refined grains.

Question 74

It is not total weight,but rather percentage of body fat that is most important to health.

Question 75

Men tend to have higher rates of obesity at higher income levels than do women.

Question 76

A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

Question 77

In women,an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone mass.

Question 78

Energy density of foods refers to the number of calories per gram of weight.

Question 79

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Question 80

Eating patterns are often an intricate component of family values.