Deck 6: Managing Your Weight

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals who binge eat?

A)They eat more rapidly than usual.
B)They eat alone because of embarrassment.
C)They have a strict schedule for mealtimes.
D)They eat large amounts of food even when full.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of bulimia?

A)repeated binge eating
B)feeling a sense of control over food
C)taking laxatives to control weight
D)fasting to prevent weight gain

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A life-threatening condition in which body mass index is above 40 is called:

A)mild obesity.
B)moderate obesity.
C)moderately overweight.
D)severe or morbid obesity.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

All of the following may signal a potential problem with compulsive overeating EXCEPT:

A)refusing to eat when depressed,lonely,or rejected.
B)a history of failed diets.
C)eating quickly and without pleasure.
D)fear of not being able to stop eating after starting.

Question 5

With the exception of Asians,an individual is considered overweight if their body mass index is between:

A)15-19.9.
B)20-24.9.
C)25-29.9.
D)30-34.9.

Question 6

Which would NOT be used by individuals in the binge-eating/purging type of anorexia?

A)fasting
B)laxative use
C)vomiting
D)using diuretics

Question 7

Emotional eating refers to:

A)eating when you can't think of anything else to do.
B)eating when you are not hungry.
C)eating to reward yourself.
D)all of these

Question 8

A BMI (body mass index)of 30 or more would indicate that the person is:

A)underweight.
B)of average weight for his/her height.
C)borderline overweight.
D)considered to be obese.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding women with anorexia nervosa?

A)Most are hungry all the time.
B)They see food as a reward.
C)They have regular menstrual cycles.
D)They have a decreased sensitivity to cold.

Question 10

The physiological drive to consume food is known as:

A)caloric need.
B)hunger.
C)appetite.
D)satiety.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of binge eating?

A)rapidly consuming large quantities of food in a short time
B)picking at food and selecting only certain things to eat
C)purging after consuming large amounts of food
D)strictly adhering to minute quantities or low-calorie consumption

Question 12

A feeling of fullness is:

A)satiety.
B)appetite.
C)hunger.
D)set-point.

Question 13

All of the following are characteristics of someone suffering from the restricting type of anorexia EXCEPT:

A)avoiding all fatty foods.
B)quitting smoking.
C)fasting.
D)exercising.

Question 14

The average age for developing bulimia is:

A)14.
B)18.
C)21.
D)35.

Question 15

What is meant by the basal metabolic rate?

A)body mass index
B)metabolic rate
C)appetite
D)calories needed to sustain your body at rest

Question 16

The hormone that sends a signal to the brain that affects appetite is known as:

A)cysteine.
B)pepcid.
C)leptin.
D)selenium.

Question 17

Sandra has strictly cut back on calories and become preoccupied with what she eats and weighs.She has increased her physical activity and her weight loss has now caused her to feel weakness and sensitivity to cold.Sandra has become a(n):

A)binge eater.
B)extreme dieter.
C)compulsive overeater.
D)compulsive undereater.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding anorexia nervosa is FALSE?

A)The number of cases of anorexia is rising among males and preteens.
B)The peak age for the onset of anorexia is 14.5 to 18 years old.
C)The incidence of anorexia has decreased in developing countries.
D)About 1 percent of American women develop anorexia.

Question 19

All of the following are factors that increase the risk of developing eating disorders EXCEPT:

A)social pressure.
B)an obsessive-compulsive personality.
C)having a first period after age 15.
D)having perfectionistic traits.

Question 20

Which of the following statements concerning exercise is FALSE?

A)Moderate exercise of 30 to 60 minutes a day reduces the risk of heart disease.
B)Moderate exercise of 200 to 300 minutes weekly is necessary to maintain weight loss.
C)Exercise programs for weight loss should include aerobic and resistance training.
D)Exercise decreases the immune response.

Question 21

Which of the following is recommended for trying to gain weight?

A)Stop exercising.
B)Drink soda instead of fruit juice.
C)If you have a small appetite,eat 2 to 3 large meals per day.
D)Eat a wider variety of foods.

Question 22

A bizarre,often dangerous pattern of food consumption is known as a(n):

A)eating disorder.
B)disordered metabolism.
C)emotional imbalance.
D)disordered body mass index.

Question 23

A mathematical formula that correlates with body fat and is the ratio of weight to height squared is called:

A)body composition.
B)body mass index.
C)body ratio.
D)waist-to-hip ratio.

Question 24

The makeup of the body in terms of lean mass and fat mass is called:

A)body composition.
B)body mass index.
C)body ratio.
D)waist-to-hip ratio.

Question 25

In order to avoid yo-yo syndrome and overcome its negative effects,individuals should ____________________.

Question 26

It is estimated that 30 percent of new cases of obesity are a direct result of:

A)passive television viewing.
B)emotional influences.
C)more calories in foods.
D)physical inactivity.

Question 27

____________________ surgery is recommended only for those with a BMI above 40 or those who are more than 100 pounds overweight.

Question 28

Which of the following statements regarding the effects of being overweight or obese is FALSE?

A)Overweight people have more substances in their blood that cause inflammation.
B)Obesity contributes to more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the U.S.each year.
C)The federal government has yet to recognize obesity as a serious and potentially fatal disease.
D)Obese individuals are less likely to graduate from college.

Question 29

A surgical procedure where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon band around the stomach is known as:

A)gastric bypass.
B)elasticithis.
C)banding.
D)ballooning.

Question 30

Dieters who become preoccupied with what they eat and weigh are known as __________ ____________.

Question 31

To find your waist-to-hip ratio:

A)divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
B)divide your hip measurement by your waist measurement.
C)add your waist and hip measurements together.
D)add your waist and hip measurements together and divide by two.

Question 32

The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the __________ __________ __________.

Question 33

Overweight men and women are more likely to have all of the following EXCEPT:

A)knee surgery.
B)spinal disc degeneration.
C)increased risk of kidney stones.
D)more sleep.

Question 34

It takes __________ minutes for the brain to register fullness.

Question 35

Bizarre,often dangerous patterns of food consumption are known as __________ _________.

Question 36

Continuing to eat even when you are no longer hungry is a sign of __________ overeating.

Question 37

Repeated cycles of rapid weight gain is called ____________________ syndrome.

Question 38

Unplanned activities,such as fidgeting or pacing,can enhance some weight reduction through a process called:

A)yo-yo syndrome.
B)nonexercise activity thermogenesis.
C)bariatric procedure.
D)weight cycling effect.

Question 39

The hormones __________ and ______________ send signals to the brain that affect appetite.

Question 40

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and weight loss is FALSE?

A)The drug fenphen was taken off the market after being linked to heart valve problems.
B)Ephedra-containing dietary supplements were prohibited after thousands of reports of side-effects.
C)So far,there have not been any reported problems with the over-the-counter weight loss pill Alli.
D)In the 1960s and 1970s,addictive amphetamines were common diet aids.

Question 41

Men are more prone to develop a(n)__________ shape characteristic of obesity,while women are more prone to develop a(n)__________ shape.

Question 42

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
physiological drive to consume food

Question 43

A waist circumference of ________ inches in women and __________ in men signals greater health risks.

Question 44

What are the reasoning and assumptions behind how and why more Americans are becoming obese today?

Question 45

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
number of calories needed to sustain the body at rest

Question 46

Obesity rates in young ____________ ___________ are higher than the general population.

Question 47

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
bizarre,dangerous patterns of food consumption

Question 48

The makeup of the body in terms of lean mass (muscle,bone,organs)and fat mass is called ______ __________.

Question 49

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
refusal to eat

Question 50

Those that have "central" obesity,characterized by fat deposits in the abdominal area,are known as being _____________-shaped.

Question 51

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
ratio between height and weight

Question 52

______________ is a feeling of fullness after eating.

Question 53

The physiological drive to consume food is called ____________.

Question 54

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
condition having BMI between 25-29.9

Question 55

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
rapid consumption of large amounts of food in a short period

Question 56

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
condition with BMI of 40 or higher

Question 57

__________ __________ is a psychological disorder in which refusal to eat leads to malnutrition,severe weight loss,and possibly death.

Question 58

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
feeling of fullness after eating

Question 59

Match the items.
a.hunger
b.eating disorders
c.basal metabolic rate (BMR)
d.overweight
e.anorexia
f.satiety
g.binge eating
h.severe obesity
i.body mass index (BMI)
j.appetite
psychological desire to eat food

Question 60

The psychological desire to eat and influence and control our desire for food is called __________.

Question 61

Describe the characteristics associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Question 62

Describe two or three different types of diet traps and explain how they can be harmful to your health.

Question 63

Give four or five suggestions that the National Weight Control Registry gives to succeed in weight loss.

Question 64

Describe the difference between hunger and appetite.List two hormones that influence hunger and appetite.