Question 1

Rudy has been on a strict diet of 1000 calories per day for the last six weeks. He lost considerably more weight in the first three weeks of his diet than in the last three because

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The answer of Rudy has been on a strict diet...

Question 2

Although Cara has been obese for as long as she can remember, she is determined to lose excess body weight with a low-calorie diet. Cara is most likely to have difficulty becoming and staying thin because

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Individuals may have a higher-than-average set point for body weight, a genetically determined range of body weight, which can make it difficult for them to lose and maintain weight loss. Therefore, even with a low-calorie diet, Cara may struggle to become and stay thin if her set point is higher than her desired weight.

Question 3

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

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The answer of Research on obesity and weight control indicates...

Question 4

A variant of a gene called ________ nearly doubles the risk of becoming obese.

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The variant of the FTO gene was found to nearly double the risk of becoming obese. The other choices are not genes but rather measurements or viruses.

Question 5

People are more vulnerable to obesity if they experience

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Studies have found that lack of sleep can disrupt the hormones that regulate hunger and appetite, leading to increased cravings for high-calorie foods and a greater risk of obesity. A, C, and D may also be factors, but they are not specifically mentioned in relation to obesity vulnerability.

Question 6

The relentless pursuit of thinness puts people at ________ risk of malnutrition and at ________ risk of smoking.

Accepted Answer

The pursuit of thinness can lead to restrictive diets and unhealthy behaviors, increasing the risk of malnutrition. Additionally, studies have shown that individuals who are more concerned about their weight are more likely to smoke or start smoking, further increasing their health risks. Therefore, both risks are increased with the pursuit of thinness.

Question 7

Research studies suggest that workplace discrimination against those who are overweight is ________ common than gender discrimination and ________ common than race discrimination.

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The answer of Research studies suggest that workplace discrimination against...

Question 8

Research on the genetic and environmental influences on body weight has revealed that

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Studies have shown that the weight of adopted individuals is more strongly linked to their biological parents' weight than their adoptive parents' weight, suggesting a genetic influence on body weight.

B) is incorrect because identical twins reared together are more highly correlated in weight than identical twins reared apart, not fraternal twins.

C) is also incorrect because obesity rates have actually risen in the United States over the past 50 years.

D) is also incorrect because there is no significant difference in weight similarity between identical twin men and women.

Question 9

A study that followed 370 obese women found that after seven years they were making ________ money and were ________ likely to be married than an equally intelligent comparison group of nonobese women.

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The study found that obese women were making less money and were less likely to be married compared to a nonobese group with similar intelligence.

Question 10

Among dieters who consciously restrain their eating, the urge to eat is likely to be unleashed by

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Drinking alcohol can lower inhibitions and increase the likelihood of overeating, particularly in dieters who are consciously restricting their food intake. This is because alcohol can impair the decision-making processes in the brain and lead to a loss of control over eating behaviors. Additionally, alcohol often contains high amounts of calories, which can add up quickly and derail weight loss efforts.

Question 11

Which of the following statements would be the BEST advice for people who plan to lose weight by going on a restricted diet?

Accepted Answer

Eating simple meals that include only a few different foods can help people stick to a restricted diet because it makes it easier to track what they are eating and to avoid the temptation of unhealthy foods. It also helps with portion control. The other options are not helpful and may even be detrimental to weight loss efforts.

Question 12

Compared with past years, people in developed countries today are consuming ________ food and engaging in ________ physical activity.

Accepted Answer

There is evidence to suggest that people in developed countries are consuming more high calorie, processed foods and engaging in less physical activity than they did in the past. This can lead to a range of health problems, including obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Quiz 32: A: Basic Motivational Concepts and Hunger

Rudy has been on a strict diet of 1000 calories per day for the last six weeks. He lost considerably more weight in the first three weeks of his diet than in the last three because

Although Cara has been obese for as long as she can remember, she is determined to lose excess body weight with a low-calorie diet. Cara is most likely to have difficulty becoming and staying thin because

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

A variant of a gene called ________ nearly doubles the risk of becoming obese.

People are more vulnerable to obesity if they experience

The relentless pursuit of thinness puts people at risk of malnutrition and at risk of smoking.

Research studies suggest that workplace discrimination against those who are overweight is common than gender discrimination and common than race discrimination.

Research on the genetic and environmental influences on body weight has revealed that

A study that followed 370 obese women found that after seven years they were making money and were likely to be married than an equally intelligent comparison group of nonobese women.

Among dieters who consciously restrain their eating, the urge to eat is likely to be unleashed by

Which of the following statements would be the BEST advice for people who plan to lose weight by going on a restricted diet?

Compared with past years, people in developed countries today are consuming food and engaging in physical activity.