Question 1

Describe research pertaining to high-tech monitoring devices to aid overweight patients with weight/fat loss.

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Research pertaining to high-tech monitor...

Question 2

Which group is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?

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A)   those who plan meals
B)   those who eat frequent but small meals
C)   those who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables
D)   those who skip breakfastE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which hormone may link to obesity?

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A)   leptin
B)   adrenaline
C)   epinephrine
D)   creatineE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

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A)   physical activity
B)   food digestion
C)   resting metabolism
D)   weight cyclingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

On average,Americans spend about ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Children of two overweight parents are twice as likely to be overweight as children with one overweight parent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a person's ongoing internal comments and discussion called?

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A)   self blame
B)   self image
C)   self esteem
D)   self talkE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How large of a negative energy balance of calories is needed to produce a one pound weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   2,500
B)   3,000
C)   3,500
D)   4,000E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Describe the steps in creating an individualized weight-management plan.

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Creating an individualized weight-manage...

Question 11

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)   They replace the need to exercise.
B)   They replace the need to reduce food intake.
C)   They can be taken without a physician's supervision.
D)   They are not recommended for modest weight loss.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   15 or more minutes
B)   30 or more minutes
C)   45 or more minutes
D)   60 or more minutesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What is the number of premature deaths among Americans each year attributed to inactivity and overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)   50,000
B)   100,000
C)   250,000
D)   400,000E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

What does the fiber in diet pills do?

Accepted Answer

A)   It satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement.
B)   It has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C)   It provides significant dietary fiber and suppresses appetite.
D)   It acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   body dysmorphic disorder
B)   anorexia nervosa
C)   bulimia nervosa
D)   binge-eating disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which statement regarding psychological and social factors of eating behavior is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Food is not often used to help deal with stress.
B)   Binge eating may indicate extreme hunger.
C)   Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy.
D)   Food is often associated with social gatherings.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

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The energy balance equation is a simple ...

Question 19

Individuals who increase their fat free mass increase their metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%.
B)   The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents.
C)   Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.
D)   Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Weight Management

Which is the largest component of metabolism?

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Which group is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?

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What does the fiber in diet pills do?

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How large of a negative energy balance of calories is needed to produce a one pound weight loss?

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Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

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Individuals who increase their fat free mass increase their metabolic rate.

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Which hormone may link to obesity?

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Children of two overweight parents are twice as likely to be overweight as children with one overweight parent.

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Which statement regarding psychological and social factors of eating behavior is true?

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What is the number of premature deaths among Americans each year attributed to inactivity and overweight?

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Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity?

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Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight?

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Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person is more than 50 pounds overweight.

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On average,Americans spend about ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.

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Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

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How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

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Describe research pertaining to high-tech monitoring devices to aid overweight patients with weight/fat loss.

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