Question 1

Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

Accepted Answer

A)   2,500
B)   5000
C)   7500
D)   10,000
E)   15,000F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   eat energy-dense foods
B)   drink energy-dense beverages
C)   eat a large number of meals all day
D)   engage in regular physical exercise
E)   consume extra snacks.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Savoring each bite also activates?

Accepted Answer

A)   pleasure centers of the brain
B)   ghrelin
C)   white adipose tissue
D)   brown adipose tissue
E)   Prader-Willi syndromeF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration.
B)   Physical activity increases the energy required to meet nutrient needs.
C)   Physical activity cannot reduce abdominal fat without weight loss.
D)   Being active increases hunger.
E)   Physical activity does not affect metabolism.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

About how many U.S. adults are underweight?

Accepted Answer

A)   .2%
B)   2%
C)   5%
D)   10%
E)   15%F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

All the genetic information of a population at a given time is called a "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the genetic information of a population...

Question 7

Why is appetite suppressed after intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thirst overpowers the desire for food and water is satiating.
B)   The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin.
C)   Glucose and fatty acids are abundant in the blood.
D)   Exercise causes smell and taste to be suppressed for at least an hour.
E)   Leptin secretion increases during workouts.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The postexercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%
E)   25%F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

When people give up cigarettes, they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   10
C)   15
D)   25
E)   30F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

How do leptin and ghrelin work to control food intake? What role does leptin play in genetic causes of obesity?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have identified an obesity g...

Question 11

To maintain weight loss, one should aim to lose 5 to 10% of initial body weight in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   6 weeks
B)   3 months
C)   6 months
D)   9 months
E)   1 yearF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Improvements in physical capabilities and quality of life begin with a ________ weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   25%
E)   30%F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

________ is a technique that uses a tube to empty the contents of the stomach after every meal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a technique that uses a...

Question 14

For overweight adults, a reasonable weight loss is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ½ pound per day
B)   ½ to 2 pounds per week
C)   ½ to 2 pounds per month
D)   1 pound per day
E)   10% of body weight per monthF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Of the following, which would be considered a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating only cold, green foods for one month
B)   joining WW (formerly, Weight Watchers)  and a gym
C)   eating mostly a plant-rich diet
D)   adding time and new activities to a current workout plan
E)   limiting sweets to once per monthF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   18.5
B)   20
C)   22.5
D)   25
E)   30F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up.
B)   I want to be at my healthiest weight by my next doctor's appointment.
C)   I will eat only healthy foods.
D)   I will eat a healthy breakfast and run 3 miles every day.
E)   I will start running 2 miles every morning and then run a marathon next month.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Describe three bariatric surgical procedures, including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

Accepted Answer

In gastric bypass, the surgeon construct...

Question 19

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   altered receptor activity for ghrelin
B)   a genetic disorder resulting in obesity
C)   fat accumulation in the liver of leptin-resistant patients
D)   a failure to adapt to alternating periods of excess and inadequate energy intake
E)   a genetic disorder characterized by loss of appetiteF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss, at least for a short time?

Accepted Answer

A)   They suggest the correct amount macronutrients needed in the diet.
B)   They prevent rapid rises and falls in blood glucose level.
C)   They do not require kcalorie counting, so compliance is better.
D)   They limit energy intake to about 1200 kcal/day.
E)   They are enthusiastically followed by those trying to lose some weight.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 9: Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

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Savoring each bite also activates?

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When people give up cigarettes, they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

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Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

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Meeting an activity goal of ________ steps a day is an excellent way to support a healthy BMI.

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Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?

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Describe three bariatric surgical procedures, including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

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A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

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________ is a technique that uses a tube to empty the contents of the stomach after every meal.

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Why is appetite suppressed after intense exercise?

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For overweight adults, a reasonable weight loss is ________.

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All the genetic information of a population at a given time is called a "________."

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The postexercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum of ________.

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Which of the following would NOT be part of a successful program of weight gain in an underweight individual?

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Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss, at least for a short time?

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Improvements in physical capabilities and quality of life begin with a ________ weight loss.

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