Question 1

Basal metabolism is the energy expended

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A)  when sleeping.
B)  when doing moderate activity.
C)  when resting,but awake,and in a fasting state.
D)  to make food available to the body.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.

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A)  plateauing
B)  energy balancing
C)  mindful eating
D)  yo-yo dietingE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

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A)  planning what to eat for breakfast.
B)  decreeing candy bars off limits.
C)  replacing eating reactions to stress with helpful relaxing alternatives.
D)  keeping a food intake diary to identify triggers for eating.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The thermic effect of food

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A)  represents the calories needed to digest,absorb,and process ingested food.
B)  represents approximately 20% of total energy expenditure.
C)  is included in the measurement of basal metabolism.
D)  refers to energy expended to produce heat in response to a cold environment.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is not correct about android obesity?

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A)  It refers to upper body obesity.
B)  High testosterone levels encourage it.
C)  A low waist-to-hip ratio is indicative of it.
D)  It is related to heart disease,hypertension,and diabetes mellitus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Mary wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks.Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalories per day.How many kilocalories should she consume daily to begin to lose this weight,assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

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A)  1,800 to 1,900
B)  1,600 to 1,700
C)  1,400 to 1,500
D)  1,100 to 1,200E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following does not contribute to total energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal metabolic rate
B)  Thermic effect of food
C)  Energy content of food
D)  Adaptive thermogenesisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m2.

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A)  5
B)  25
C)  31
D)  50E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The calorie cost of the thermic effect of food is ______ of energy consumed.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 2%
B)  5% to 10%
C)  15% to 20%
D)  20% to 25%E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

______ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 25% to 40%.

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A)  Adaptive thermogenesis
B)  Thermic effect of food
C)  Metabolism
D)  Physical activityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Forming a plan of action to respond to a situation in which overeating is likely, such as when snacks are within arm's reach at a party
Changing one's frame of mind regarding eating, such as instead of overeating after a difficult day, try substituting other pleasures for rewards, such as a walk with a friend
Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television
Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating
Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight

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The Answer of Self-monitoring and Cognitive restructuring and Stimulus control is...

Question 12

Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day.What would be his energy expenditure,in kilocalories,from the thermic effect of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  125 to 250
B)  250 to 375
C)  300 to 550
D)  425 to 600E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

Accepted Answer

A)  storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells.
B)  digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine.
C)  absorption by decreasing bile secretion.
D)  circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m2.

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5
B)  19.5
C)  20
D)  21.5E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines.
B)  neurotransmitters.
C)  diuretics.
D)  statins.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes quick solutions and rapid weight loss.
B)  It uses scientific evidence,presenting the pros and cons.
C)  It limits food selections.
D)  It often recommends supplements and expensive meals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using MyPlate as a sample pattern for food choices.
B)  Using a plan that adapts to habits and tastes.
C)  The plan should have a minimum weight loss goal of at least 3 to 5 pounds per week.
D)  The plan should be socially acceptable,adapting to social gatherings and restaurants.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body mass index
B)  Bioelectrical impedance
C)  Skinfolds
D)  Underwater weighingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Peg's parents are both obese.She has dieted at least six times,each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it.Peg does not exercise.Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her frequent yo-yo dieting have likely led to greater amounts of lean body mass.
B)  Her problem is genetic and there is no reason for her to attempt to lose weight.
C)  When she ends a diet,she likely regains additional body fat.
D)  Her problem results from poor habits,but genetics will prevent her from ever losing weight.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal

Accepted Answer

A)  18.
B)  23.
C)  27.
D)  32.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Bill consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day.What would be his energy expenditure,in kilocalories,from the thermic effect of food?

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John weighs 80 kilograms and is 1.6 meters tall.His body mass index is ______ kg/m².

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Which of the following is not characteristic of a fad diet?

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An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

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Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called _______.With each cycle,it is easier to gain weight and harder to lose.

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Mary wishes to lose 5 pounds before her vacation in approximately 5 weeks.Her average consumption is 2,100 kilocalories per day.How many kilocalories should she consume daily to begin to lose this weight,assuming her activity pattern remains unchanged?

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Which of the following is not correct about android obesity?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sound weight-loss program?

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Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m².

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Basal metabolism is the energy expended

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The calorie cost of the thermic effect of food is ______ of energy consumed.

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A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

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Which of the following is not a tool for measuring body fatness?

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Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

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______ increases energy expenditure above basal energy needs by about 25% to 40%.

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Match each of the following definition with terms.

Peg's parents are both obese.She has dieted at least six times,each time losing a considerable amount of weight and subsequently regaining it.Peg does not exercise.Which of the following is true about Peg's situation?

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For a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms,the body mass index would equal

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Which of the following does not contribute to total energy expenditure?

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The thermic effect of food

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An example of cognitive restructuring for weight control is

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Underweight is defined as a body mass index below _______ kg/m2.

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A group of medications often used for weight loss that induce stimulation of the central nervous system are

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