Question 1

Overfat is a more accurate term than overweight when describing the condition of having too much body fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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A)  a belief that one is fat even when dangerously thin
B)  uncontrollable eating of large amounts of food
C)  near-normal body weight
D)  self-induced vomitingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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A)  eating more rapidly than normal
B)  eating when not hungry
C)  eating alone
D)  purgingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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A)  eating one small meal per day
B)  eating every three to four hours
C)  eating three large meals per day with no snacks
D)  eating one large meal in the eveningE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with ____________ to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

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A)  caloric intake estimates
B)  activity assessments
C)  resting metabolic rate
D)  waist circumferenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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One con of a low-carbohydrate diet is th...

Question 9

Eating patterns are often intricately connected to a person's family values.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  group support
B)  behavior modification advice
C)  advice to consult outside dieticians
D)  physical activity recommendationsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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1. Increased availability of processed a...

Question 14

Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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A)  electrical conduction through tissue.
B)  body density and water displacement.
C)  air displacement by the body.
D)  height and total body weight.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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

Question 17

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes is a chronic condition characte...

Question 18

Which of the following are activities that use calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  vital body functions
B)  physical activity
C)  food digestion
D)  all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Name and describe the four major types of eating disorders discussed in the text.List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

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The four major types of eating disorders...

Question 20

In women,having an extremely low percentage of body fat is associated with a loss of bone density.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The largest component of metabolism is

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Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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Ephedra is a safe and effective supplement that promotes weight loss.

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance is TRUE?

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Hydrostatic weighing is used to predict percent body fat based on

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The fiber in diet pills

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Americans currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago,and they engage in less physical activity.Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

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Which of the following are activities that use calories?

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Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate,low-fat,or high-protein diets have flooded the market.Give one con for each of these three dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with ____________ to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

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