Question 1

Harper is a teenaged competitive gymnast who has spent years restricting her eating habits to appear lean in her team leotard. What adverse consequences of Harper's disordered eating habits are likely?

Accepted Answer

A prolonged, inadequate energy intake ha...

Question 2

The amount of energy that the human body derives from foods is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   basal metabolism
B)   food combustion
C)   bomb calorimetry value
D)   physiological fuel value
E)   psychological fuel valueF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following parameters are essential to compute a woman's BMR?

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A)   body fat, height, and age
B)   body weight, height, and age
C)   physical activity level, body weight, and height
D)   energy intake, physical activity level, and body weight
E)   physical activity and ageF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

What are some health risks for those who are underweight?

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An underweight person, especially an old...

Question 5

Which of the following represents the BMI of a person classified as obese?

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   18.5
C)   22
D)   27
E)   34F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Running at 9 mph expends 0.103 kcalories per pound per minute. About how many kcalories will a 120-pound woman expend during a 30-minute run?

Accepted Answer

A)   13
B)   309
C)   370
D)   730
E)   903F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Why is the body mass index a good method for assessing healthy weight? What two valuable pieces of information for assessing disease risk does it overlook?

Accepted Answer

A range of healthy body weights has been...

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the resting metabolic rate is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It measures energy use for a person at rest in a comfortable setting.
B)   It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to physical activity.
C)   It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to recent food intake.
D)   It is easier to determine than the BMR.
E)   It typically is slightly lower than the BMR.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The body minus its fat is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body minus its fat is called...

Question 10

Which food component has the lowest thermic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol
B)   fat
C)   protein
D)   carbohydrate
E)   mineralsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ________inches.

Accepted Answer

A)   26
B)   29
C)   35
D)   42
E)   55 inchesF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Research shows that ________ of women have suffered from anorexia nervosa at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 1%
B)   2%
C)   3.5%
D)   5%
E)   10%F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

How is chronic inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation accompanies obesity...

Question 14

Which term refers to fat stored within the abdominal cavity in association with the internal abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   visceral fat
B)   subcutaneous fat
C)   waist fat
D)   dual fat
E)   ectopic fatF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   5-10%
B)   18-21%
C)   22-30%
D)   32-40%
E)   41-47%F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The integrated response to the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food that initiates or delays eating is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The integrated response to the sight, smell,...

Question 17

Signs of illness, diminished work capacity, and poor reproductive function become apparent when the BMI is below ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   14
C)   17
D)   18.5
E)   20F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What is the first treatment objective when treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   stop weight loss
B)   eat foods with a lower energy density at first
C)   decrease physical activity
D)   eat foods with higher fiber content
E)   decrease fat intakeF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

The generation of heat is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The generation of heat is ____________________....

Question 20

Imagine that Tom, a 51-year-old man, breaks his foot and is nonambulatory for 8 weeks. What term describes the increase in Tom's energy expenditures?

Accepted Answer

A)   febrile hyperthermia
B)   physical hyperthermia
C)   specific thermogenesis
D)   adaptive thermogenesis
E)   stress hyperthermiaF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition

Running at 9 mph expends 0.103 kcalories per pound per minute. About how many kcalories will a 120-pound woman expend during a 30-minute run?

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The integrated response to the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food that initiates or delays eating is called "________."

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Harper is a teenaged competitive gymnast who has spent years restricting her eating habits to appear lean in her team leotard. What adverse consequences of Harper's disordered eating habits are likely?

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What are some health risks for those who are underweight?

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Which term refers to fat stored within the abdominal cavity in association with the internal abdominal organs?

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Which food component has the lowest thermic effect?

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Which of the following parameters are essential to compute a woman's BMR?

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What is the first treatment objective when treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?

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A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ________inches.

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The amount of energy that the human body derives from foods is known as the ____.

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Body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age should be ________.

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Why is the body mass index a good method for assessing healthy weight? What two valuable pieces of information for assessing disease risk does it overlook?

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Research shows that ________ of women have suffered from anorexia nervosa at some point in their lives.

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The body minus its fat is called "________."

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Signs of illness, diminished work capacity, and poor reproductive function become apparent when the BMI is below ________.

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The generation of heat is ____________________.

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How is chronic inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome?

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Imagine that Tom, a 51-year-old man, breaks his foot and is nonambulatory for 8 weeks. What term describes the increase in Tom's energy expenditures?

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Which of the following statements about the resting metabolic rate is FALSE?

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Which of the following represents the BMI of a person classified as obese?

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