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11. People are considered obese when their body weight exceeds the recommended weight for their height by(BLANK) percent.
- A 10
- B20
- C30
- D40
22. People gain weight when they
- AEat high-fat foods
- BSnack between meals.
- CAvoid strenuous physical activity.
- DConsume more calories than they need.
33. How are the terms overweight and obesity used differently?
- APeople who are 1-19 percent above their desired weight are called overweight, while those 20 percent or more above their desired weight are called obese.
- BAll cases of above-desired weight are labeled overweight, while only the most extreme cases are considered obesity.
- CPeople are called overweight when their extra weight is in muscle, and obese when their extra Weight is in fat
- DBoth terms mean the same thing.
44. Sandy’s desirable weight is 150 pounds, but she is now about 280. She would be classified as
- AOverweight.
- BMildly obese.
- CMorbidly obese
- DSeverely obese.
55. The body mass index is
- ABased on popular body images
- BAn age-graded obesity measure
- CA height/weight index in metric units.
- DA method of measuring body composition
66. Ashley is 5’1” and weighs 135 pounds. According to the body mass index chart, she is Considered
- AHealthy.
- BOverweight.
- CObese.
- D Morbidly obese.
77. Which of the following is TRUE regarding standardized height/weight tables? They are
- AAn excellent method for determining body composition.
- BAn excellent method for determining obesity.
- C No longer considered the best way to determine whether body weight is acceptable.
- DA precise method for determining the amount of adipose tissue.
88. WHR assessment procedure was developed
- ATo accurately measure the proportions of lean tissue to fat tissue.
- BIn response to the growing concern over the rate of obesity in the United States.
- CAs a clinical marker for the treatment of obesity.
- DIn response to the growing concern over the relationship between the amount of fat in the Abdominal cavity and the development of serious health problems.
99. Skinfold measurements, the bod pod, and hydrostatic weighing are all measures of
- ABody composition.
- BObesity.
- CWeight.
- Dfitness.
1010. When an individual expends more calories than are taken in, this is referred to as
- A The thermic effect of food.
- BPositive caloric balance.
- CCaloric balance.
- DNegative caloric balance.
1111. The Bod Pod determines body composition by
- AUsing a nomogram.
- BMeasuring displaced air.
- CRelating weight to height.
- DMeasuring electrical resistance under the skin.
1212. The normal range of body fat for young adult men is percent.
- A10 to 15
- B15 to 19
- C20 to 25
- D25 to 30
1313. Which of the following is FALSE regarding a skinfold measurement?
- AIt is used to calculate the percentage of body fat.
- BIt is a measurement to determine the thickness of the fat layer just under the skin.
- COnly one key site on the body is necessary to accurately determine the percentage of body fat.
- DThese measurements are taken using a special device known as a caliper.
1414. Which of the following methods of body fat measurement involves measuring the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer?
- ASkinfold measurements
- BDual energy x-ray absorptiometry
- CElectrical impedance
- DHydrostatic weighing
1515. Which of the following BEST explains the causes of obesity?
- AObesity generally occurs among people who lack sufficient leptin output.
- BResearch indicates that genetic makeup is the main cause of most obesity.
- CAlthough no definitive cause is known, it is believed that several factors play a role.
- DObesity is the product of overeating and lack of exercise, over which everyone has equal control.
1616. Which of the following BEST describes the influence of genetics on obesity?
- ABody type is the only known obesity factor that is strongly affected by genetics.
- BYour genetic makeup determines whether you will be obese.
- CThere are many possible genetic influences on obesity.
- DGenetics has little direct influence on obesity.
1717. The body’s appetite controls are mainly located in the
- ALiver.
- BStomach.
- CLarge intestine.
- DHypothalamus.
1818. The appetite center controls
- AWhen you eat.
- BHow much you eat.
- CHow your body uses food.
- DWhen you feel hungry or satisfied.
1919. Which of the following BEST summarizes the set point theory?
- AEach person has a point beyond which he or she cannot lose weight.
- BEach person’s body regulates its use of energy to maintain a certain weight range.
- CThe body begins to store fat when eating reaches a certain point.
- DOnce an overweight person has lost weight, it becomes easier to lose more weight up to a certain point.
2020. Changes in the body’s metabolic rate due to a lack, or abundance, of calories is known as
- AAdipose recession.
- BDigestive generatively.
- CComestible stabilization.
- DAdaptive thermogenesis.
2121. What is the percentage of people who go on a diet and gain all of their weight back within a year of going off the diet?
- A90 percent
- B75 percent
- C50 percent
- D25 percent
2222. Is equal to tobacco as a threat to American’s health and disproportionately affects Women of color and lower socioeconomic classes.
- ABreast cancer
- BObesity
- CStroke
- DHypertension
2323. Many researchers believe that overfed infants become overweight later in life because
- AThey develop more fat cells than infants who are not overfed do.
- BThe heavy calorie load slows down their metabolisms.
- COvereating habits are established early in life.
- DTheir fat cells grow in size.
2424. According to weight management experts, the single most important factor leading to obesity in The United States is
- AInactivity.
- BFamily dietary habits.
- CThe mass promotion of junk foods
- DEndocrine dysfunction.
2525. Your body’s energy needs are based on your diet, your activities, and your General health.
- A General health
- BBasal metabolism.
- CDegree of obesity.
- DEndocrine function.
2626. Consuming about (blank) calories more than is needed results in a weight gain of one pound of fat
- A2,200
- B1,500
- C 3,500
- D2,700
2727. Why do the body’s energy requirements decrease with age? Because
- ABasal metabolic rate declines with age.
- BOlder adults are less active than younger adults.
- CAging results in the gradual loss of muscle tissue.
- DSome body systems are no longer required in older adults.
2828. Which of the following is NOT related to basal metabolic rate?
- AAge
- BCaloric intake
- CActivity level
- DGender
2929. The amount of energy our bodies require for the digestion, absorption, and transportation of food Is known as the (blank) of food.
- AThermic effect
- BThermatic metabolism
- CMolecular fusion
- DHyper thermogenesis
3030. According to the experts, you should set a goal to lose no more than (BLANK) pounds a week.
- A5
- B 2
- C3
- D 4
3131. Effective and lasting weight loss requires
- AA diet that significantly reduces calorie intake.
- BGoing on a diet for a specific period of time.
- CFollowing a diet plan that is restrictive and demanding.
- DA lifestyle change that includes healthy eating and regular exercise.
3232. Which of the following is FALSE regarding a balanced diet supported by portion control‘! It
- AIs best undertaken with a nutritionist and physicians knowledgeable in diet management.
- BIs a diet designed to produce rapid weight loss
- CReflects a nutritionally sound program that offers some probability of success.
- DDoes not force an individual to adopt a restrictive approach to eating.
3333. Why is a diet based on portion control a better idea than so-called low-calorie or fad diets?
- APeople can consume more of the foods that they enjoy with portion control.
- BPortion control diets achieve results more quickly.
- CPortion control typically cuts more calories from a meal.
- DPortion control is typically a more rigidly enforced approach.
3434. People use fad diets in an attempt to achieve
- AA gradual weight loss.
- BA more nutritionally balanced approach to weight loss.
- CRapid weight loss.
- DMaking dieting easier and more enjoyable.
3535. Dehydration, electrolyte loss, and possible kidney problems are complications associated with which fad diet?
- AThe Atkins Diet
- BEating Thin for Life
- CThe New Beverly Hills Diet
- DJenny Craig
3636. Many prescription and over-the-counter diet drugs achieve their purpose by
- ASlowing digestion.
- BElevating heart rate.
- CStimulating excretion.
- DSuppressing appetite.
3737. The problem with the over-the-counter appetite suppressant phenylpropanolan1ine (PPA) is
- A Its association with higher risk of stroke.
- BIt actually stimulates the appetite.
- CIt interferes with digestion for most people.
- DThat research has found it to be ineffective.
3838. Which of the following substances was found in many herbal supplements until it was banned in 2003?
- APhenylpropanolamine
- BEphedrine
- CAristolochia fangchi
- DDexfenfluramine
3939. Gastroplasty achieves its effectiveness as anti-obesity surgery by
- A
Reducing the size of the stomach. - BTightening the muscles around digestive organs.
- CShortening the path of food through the digestive tract.
- DRouting food away from the areas of greatest absorption.
- A
4040. A moderately obese, college-age friend of yours wants to try liposuction to solve her problem with obesity. Why is this a bad idea?
- ALiposuction is cosmetic and not a life-long behavior change.
- BLiposuction is a high risk procedure compared with others.
- CLiposuction is more body sculpting than weight loss.
- DAll of the choices are true of liposuction.
4141. You are dangerously obese and you are a compulsive eater. The most effective surgical procedure to enable you to lose weight would be
- ALiposuction.
- BGastroplasty.
- CBody wrapping.
- DGastric band surgery.
4242. Tim is thin, and he wants to gain weight for football. He does not have an eating disorder. The best way for Tim to proceed would be to
- AEat only high-fat foods and lift weights.
- BCombine a balanced, calorie-dense diet with strength training.
- CTrain twice a day and consume lots of high-calorie foods.
- DCombine resistance training with an over-the-counter weight gaining supplement.
4343. The key to maintaining a healthy weight is
- ACaloric expenditure through regular exercise.
- BRegular counseling sessions.
- COver-the-counter weight loss products.
- DAcupuncture.
4444. Which of the following is the most effective tool for eliminating fat from the body?
- APrescription steroids
- BPhysical activity
- CEducation
- DDieting
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