Question 1

Small dietary changes like switching from full- fat to nonfat dairy products or replacing an afternoon soda with a glass of water

Accepted Answer

These small dietary changes can help reduce the overall calorie intake, contributing to weight management or loss. Switching to lower-calorie options like nonfat dairy or water instead of soda decreases the number of calories consumed.

Question 2

For successful, long- term weight loss, overweight persons can reduce their daily kilocalorie intake, increase their physical activity, and

Accepted Answer

Eating more fruits, vegetables, and fiber can help with weight loss by increasing satiety, reducing overall calorie intake, and providing essential nutrients.

Question 3

Choosing low- energy- density, high- volume vegetables and fruits, along with lean- protein foods, can help________ satiety.

Accepted Answer

Choosing low-energy-density, high-volume foods like vegetables and fruits, along with lean proteins, helps increase satiety because they provide more bulk and nutrients with fewer calories, making one feel fuller for longer.

Question 4

Self- monitoring by keeping a food log, controlling environmental cues that trigger eating when not hungry, and learning how to better manage stress represent examples of

Accepted Answer

These strategies are examples of behavior modification, as they involve changing one's actions and environment to improve eating habits and health outcomes.

Question 5

An appropriate reward for meeting a dietary goal is

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The answer of An appropriate reward for meeting a dietary...

Question 6

To control calorie intake, going to a place where eating is prohibited would be an example of

Accepted Answer

Behavior modification involves changing one's surroundings or circumstances to help change behavior; in this case, going to a place where eating is prohibited to control calorie intake is an example of altering the environment to support a change in eating behavior.

Question 7

Low- kilocalorie, high nutrient- density foods include

Accepted Answer

Fruits with no added sugar are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a good example of low-kilocalorie, high nutrient-density foods.

Question 8

People who lose weight are most likely to keep it off if they maintain the________habits that helped them lose the weight.

Accepted Answer

Maintaining dietary and exercise habits that helped in losing weight is crucial for long-term weight management, as these habits directly influence calorie intake and expenditure.

Question 9

Approximately ________percent of bariatric patients die from complications relating to the surgery.

Accepted Answer

The mortality rate for bariatric surgery is relatively low, with studies showing that approximately 1-2% of patients die from complications related to the surgery. This low percentage reflects advances in surgical techniques and post-operative care.

Question 10

Approximately_________percent of bariatric patients experience post- surgical complications such as gallstones, ulcers, and bleeding in the stomach and intestines.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 10 percent of bariatric patients experience post-surgical complications such as gallstones, ulcers, and bleeding in the stomach and intestines.

Question 11

Gastric bypass surgery reduces the _ 	_ of the stomach and bypasses the duodenum,

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass surgery primarily reduces the size of the stomach to limit food intake and bypasses the duodenum to affect nutrient absorption, leading to weight loss.

Question 12

One surgical approach to reduce chronic disease risks is to

Accepted Answer

Reducing the size of the stomach, as in bariatric surgery, can help with weight loss and reduce risks associated with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Question 13

Over- the- counter or prescribed weight- loss drugs suppress appetite, reduce fat absorption, or

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The answer of Over- the- counter or prescribed weight- loss...

Question 14

Over- the- counter or prescribed weight- loss drugs suppress appetite, reduce fat absorption, or increase satiety and

Accepted Answer

Many over-the-counter or prescribed weight-loss drugs can have serious side effects, which is why they should be used under medical supervision.

Question 15

In gastric bypass, most of the stomach is closed off and a small pouch is left that can hold about________of food at a time.

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The answer of In gastric bypass, most of the stomach...

Question 16

The psychological risks of overweight and obesity include an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, whereas underweight increases the risk for anemia, heart irregularities, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

The statement mixes psychological and physical risks. Overweight and obesity increase the risk for physical health issues like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, while underweight conditions increase the risk for physical issues such as anemia, heart irregularities, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Psychological risks associated with overweight and obesity often include depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which are not mentioned in the statement.

Question 17

The physical effects of obesity and underweight include discrimination, low self- esteem, depression, suicide, and drug problems.

Accepted Answer

The physical effects of obesity and underweight primarily include health-related issues such as heart disease, diabetes, malnutrition, and weakened immune system, rather than social or psychological effects like discrimination, low self-esteem, depression, suicide, and drug problems, which are considered psychological or social effects.

Question 18

Appetite is a desire for food prompted by factors other than hunger.

Accepted Answer

Appetite is influenced by psychological, social, and environmental factors, not just the physiological need for food, which is what hunger represents.

Question 19

It is important to identify triggers such as the smell, taste, texture, or color of the food; external cues such as time of day, social occasions; other people; and emotions such as stress, fear, and depression because they may increase appetite.

Accepted Answer

Identifying triggers is crucial because they can significantly influence eating behaviors, often leading to increased appetite and potentially unhealthy eating patterns. Recognizing these triggers allows for better management of food intake and supports healthier dietary choices.

Question 20

Once eating begins, hunger subsides as the feeling of fullness, or satiation, sets in and you stop eating.

Accepted Answer

As you eat, your body senses the intake of food, leading to the release of satiety hormones and the stretching of the stomach, which together signal your brain to reduce hunger and promote a feeling of fullness or satiation, causing you to stop eating.

Quiz 15: Weight Management