Question 1

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

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A)  body dysmorphic disorder.
B)  female athlete triad.
C)  amenorrhea.
D)  borderline eating disorder.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

What are the characteristics of android obesity?

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A)  Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease.
B)  Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
C)  Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
D)  Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

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A)  It is almost always a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
B)  It can be controlled only by major weight loss.
C)  It is hereditary rather than influenced by lifestyle.
D)  It is treated with medication rather than lifestyle changes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest component of metabolism is

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A)  metabolic equivalency rate.
B)  resting metabolic rate.
C)  base metabolic expenditure.
D)  caloric expenditure rate.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college. He has never had a weight problem. In high school, he was active every day in school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably are not as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He does not snack between meals, because he does not get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan is not involved with any college sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in college than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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A)  reduced activity level.
B)  poor eating habits.
C)  the inevitable result of reaching adulthood.
D)  stress related to leaving home.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

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A)  removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin.
B)  modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake.
C)  tightening sagging skin to improve body image.
D)  cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the National Institutes of Health,which of the following trends is occurring?

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A)  The percentage of overweight Americans is declining.
B)  The percentage of overweight men is declining but the percentage of overweight women is increasing.
C)  The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing.
D)  The percentage of overweight women is declining but the percentage of overweight men is increasing.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

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A)  Exercise improves heart health by reducing resting metabolic rate.
B)  Exercise will cause a loss in lean body mass.
C)  Exercise can help reduce stress eating by lifting mood.
D)  Exercise assists with weight loss because it reduces appetite.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The fiber in diet pills

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A)  serves as a substitute for whole grains,fruits,and vegetables.
B)  has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C)  contains a chemical that suppresses appetite.
D)  contributes little to the recommended daily intake of fiber.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college. He has never had a weight problem. In high school, he was active every day in school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably are not as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He does not snack between meals, because he does not get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan is not involved with any college sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in college than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-An initial step that Alan can take toward solving the cause of his weight gain is to

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A)  take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class.
B)  adopt a vegetarian diet.
C)  eat two large meals instead of three each day.
D)  eliminate all snacks.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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A)  Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
B)  Always check food labels for serving size,calories,and nutrient content.
C)  Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
D)  All of these choices are effective.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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A)  as an antidote for boredom
B)  to alleviate loneliness
C)  to fuel life's activities
D)  as a pickup when fatiguedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

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A)  higher the body's set point.
B)  higher the resting metabolic rate.
C)  more fat is needed in the diet.
D)  easier it is to gain weight.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure.
B)  eroded tooth enamel.
C)  chronic hoarseness.
D)  stomach rupture.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

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The largest component of metabolism is

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The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

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Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

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Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

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Surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

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Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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The fiber in diet pills

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Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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A person has control over both parts of the energy equation.

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Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

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According to the National Institutes of Health,which of the following trends is occurring?

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The greater the amount of muscle mass,the

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What are the characteristics of android obesity?

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Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short term weight loss.

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Carrots have a higher energy density than potato chips.

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

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The largest component of metabolism is

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The guiding principle for the development of healthy eating habits for weight management is "everything in moderation."

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Which statement about exercise and weight management is TRUE?

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Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance,body type,and/or body composition is

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Surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

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Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

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According to the National Institutes of Health,which of the following trends is occurring?

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