Question 1

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

China has the highest prevalence rates of smoking in the world, with over 300 million smokers. This high number of smokers is expected to lead to a significant number of lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years. While smoking rates have decreased in urban cities in the United States and France, and rural communities in the United States, they are still relatively high in comparison to China.

Question 2

In distinguishing between the body-mass-index and the body-shape-index,you know that the BMI is a calculation of ________,whereas the BSI is a measure that mainly takes into consideration ________.

Accepted Answer

Body-mass-index (BMI) is a calculation of body weight relative to height, whereas Body-shape-index (BSI) is a measure that mainly takes into consideration the amount of one's abdominal fat. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 3

Research suggests that the average adult smoker,compared to the nonsmoker,:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the average adult smoker can plan to live about a decade less compared to a nonsmoker.

Question 4

All of the following groups of people may have to be at least somewhat skeptical of the accuracy of their BMI measurements in predicting health outcomes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

None of the other groups mentioned in the options have factors that would directly affect the accuracy of BMI measurements, but college students may fall under a wider range of ages and body compositions, making BMI less accurate in predicting health outcomes for this group.

Question 5

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Accepted Answer

While eating disorders can affect individuals of any gender, research and statistics show that binge-eating disorder is more common among men compared to anorexia and bulimia, which have higher prevalence rates among women. Therefore, given the gender information provided, it is more likely for Jeffrey to have binge-eating disorder.

Question 6

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that bulimia nervosa is more prevalent than anorexia nervosa among adolescent girls. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which states that adolescent girls are more likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa compared to anorexia nervosa.

Question 7

LaShawna has no siblings,and her parents do not smoke.Jayda has an older brother and mother who smoke.Who would be more likely to start smoking,and why?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that parental or sibling smoking, as well as exposure to smoking behavior or attitudes, are major risk factors for adolescent smoking. LaShawna's lack of family smoking and Jayda's exposure to her mother's smoking make Jayda more likely to start smoking.

Question 8

Researchers from the 2013 meta-analysis found that individuals with a BMI between ________ had the lowest probably of dying from any cause during the study periods,which may suggest that there is some merit in being ________.

Accepted Answer

The 2013 meta-analysis found that individuals with a BMI between 25-30, which is classified as overweight, had the lowest probability of dying from any cause during the study periods. This suggests there may be some merit in being slightly overweight.

Question 9

Which country has the highest proportion of smokers worldwide?

Accepted Answer

China has the highest proportion of smokers worldwide, with an estimated 316 million adults (or about 28% of the population) being smokers according to the World Health Organization.

Question 10

John comes from a family in which everyone is overweight,even though people in the family appear to eat only moderate amounts of food.These circumstances are consistent with research showing that:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that genes do play an important role in determining who becomes overweight. This is especially true in cases where there is a strong family history of obesity. It is not necessarily the amount of food that is eaten, but rather how the body processes and stores it that can be influenced by genetics.

Question 11

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is NOT confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complemented on how attractive she is.Dora:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dora is a moderately obese woman with...

Question 12

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

Accepted Answer

The fact that prisoners gained less weight than they should have when fed large amounts of food suggests that their bodies were adjusting to maintain their set-point weight. When they resumed a regular diet, they returned to their normal weight, further supporting the idea of a set-point.

Question 13

One difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa involves:

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa involves severely restricting the amount of food consumed, while bulimia nervosa involves consuming large amounts of food followed by purging behaviors. Thus, the amount of food that is typically consumed is a key difference between the two disorders.

Question 14

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia differ in that:

Accepted Answer

Anorexia is associated with a higher mortality rate than bulimia.

Question 15

Attempting to restrain the amount you eat in order to control your weight:

Accepted Answer

Restricting food intake can lead to a mindset of all-or-nothing, where one perceives the diet as already "broken" and gives up on controlling food intake. This can result in overeating and ultimately defeat the purpose of attempting to restrain the amount one eats. It's important to find a balance and approach food in a healthy, sustainable way rather than following strict and rigid rules.

Question 16

Your sister has been quite thin ever since the eighth grade,but expresses a great fear of becoming fat and is always looking for ways to lose more weight.Of the following,she is likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Based on the given information, the most likely condition that the sister is suffering from is anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a preoccupation with food and weight, extreme weight loss, and a fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. People with anorexia often have a distorted body image and a relentless pursuit of thinness, despite having a very low body weight. The fact that the sister has been thin for a long time and is always looking for ways to lose more weight suggests that she may have anorexia nervosa.

Question 17

Dieting as a method of controlling weight has proved ineffective in part because:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that weight gain occurs more rapidly after each episode of dieting is terminated, which contributes to the ineffectiveness of dieting as a long-term method of weight control. This is thought to occur because the body responds to periods of low caloric intake by slowing metabolism and conserving energy, so when food is reintroduced, the body is more efficient at storing the calories as fat.

Question 18

Of those who develop anorexia nervosa,what percentage eventually dies from the disorder?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of those who develop anorexia nervosa,what percentage...

Question 19

The Body Mass Index (BMI)of an adopted child will be ________ to the BMI of the adoptive parents and ________ to the BMI of the biological parents.

Accepted Answer

The adopted child's BMI will not be related to the biological parents' BMI since genetics plays a limited role in determining BMI. However, the adopted child's BMI may be similar to the BMI of the adoptive parents' due to environmental factors such as shared diet and lifestyle habits. Therefore, the best answer is C - unrelated to biological parents' BMI and similar to adoptive parents' BMI.

Question 20

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that attitudes towards obesity vary among different cultures. For example, in some cultures, being overweight is associated with wealth and prosperity, while in others it is seen as a negative characteristic associated with laziness and lack of self-control. Therefore, obesity is stigmatized in some cultures and respected in others.

Quiz 11: Health and Well-Being

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

In distinguishing between the body-mass-index and the body-shape-index,you know that the BMI is a calculation of ,whereas the BSI is a measure that mainly takes into consideration .

Research suggests that the average adult smoker,compared to the nonsmoker,:

All of the following groups of people may have to be at least somewhat skeptical of the accuracy of their BMI measurements in predicting health outcomes EXCEPT:

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

LaShawna has no siblings,and her parents do not smoke.Jayda has an older brother and mother who smoke.Who would be more likely to start smoking,and why?

Researchers from the 2013 meta-analysis found that individuals with a BMI between had the lowest probably of dying from any cause during the study periods,which may suggest that there is some merit in being .

Which country has the highest proportion of smokers worldwide?

John comes from a family in which everyone is overweight,even though people in the family appear to eat only moderate amounts of food.These circumstances are consistent with research showing that:

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is NOT confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complemented on how attractive she is.Dora:

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

One difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa involves:

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia differ in that:

Attempting to restrain the amount you eat in order to control your weight:

Your sister has been quite thin ever since the eighth grade,but expresses a great fear of becoming fat and is always looking for ways to lose more weight.Of the following,she is likely suffering from:

Dieting as a method of controlling weight has proved ineffective in part because:

Of those who develop anorexia nervosa,what percentage eventually dies from the disorder?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) of an adopted child will be to the BMI of the adoptive parents and to the BMI of the biological parents.

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is:

Quiz 11: Health and Well-Being

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

In distinguishing between the body-mass-index and the body-shape-index,you know that the BMI is a calculation of ________,whereas the BSI is a measure that mainly takes into consideration ________.

Research suggests that the average adult smoker,compared to the nonsmoker,:

All of the following groups of people may have to be at least somewhat skeptical of the accuracy of their BMI measurements in predicting health outcomes EXCEPT:

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

LaShawna has no siblings,and her parents do not smoke.Jayda has an older brother and mother who smoke.Who would be more likely to start smoking,and why?

Researchers from the 2013 meta-analysis found that individuals with a BMI between ________ had the lowest probably of dying from any cause during the study periods,which may suggest that there is some merit in being ________.

Which country has the highest proportion of smokers worldwide?

John comes from a family in which everyone is overweight,even though people in the family appear to eat only moderate amounts of food.These circumstances are consistent with research showing that:

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is NOT confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complemented on how attractive she is.Dora:

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

One difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa involves:

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia differ in that:

Attempting to restrain the amount you eat in order to control your weight:

Your sister has been quite thin ever since the eighth grade,but expresses a great fear of becoming fat and is always looking for ways to lose more weight.Of the following,she is likely suffering from:

Dieting as a method of controlling weight has proved ineffective in part because:

Of those who develop anorexia nervosa,what percentage eventually dies from the disorder?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) of an adopted child will be ________ to the BMI of the adoptive parents and ________ to the BMI of the biological parents.

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is:

In distinguishing between the body-mass-index and the body-shape-index,you know that the BMI is a calculation of ,whereas the BSI is a measure that mainly takes into consideration .

Researchers from the 2013 meta-analysis found that individuals with a BMI between had the lowest probably of dying from any cause during the study periods,which may suggest that there is some merit in being .

The Body Mass Index (BMI) of an adopted child will be to the BMI of the adoptive parents and to the BMI of the biological parents.