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The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults should engage in a minimum of ________ minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week to decrease risks for chronic diseases.


A) 60
B) 90
C) 150
D) 250

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

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Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Stimulus control


A) Breaking the link between two or more behaviors that encourage overeating, such as snacking while watching television
B) Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating, such as removing foods from sight
C) Tracking foods eaten and conditions affecting eating
D) 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
E) 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

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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When individuals lose weight quickly, most of the weight lost is from


A) fat, water, and glycogen.
B) water, muscle tissue, and bone.
C) water, glycogen, and muscle tissue.
D) fat, water, and muscle tissue.

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

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A very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) , also known as protein-sparing modified fast, allows a person ________ kcal per day, often in liquid form.


A) 200 to 400
B) 400 to 800
C) 800 to 1000
D) 1200 to 1400

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

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


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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Martha is maintaining her current weight by eating 2500 kcal per day. To lose 1 pound of fat per week, she would have to decrease her energy intake to ________ kcal per day.


A) 2200 to 2300
B) 1900 to 2000
C) 1500 to 1600
D) 1000 to 1200

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is correct about android obesity?


A) It refers to obesity in the lower part of the body.
B) Low 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 D)
F) B) and D)

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The method for determining energy expenditure in which the amount of oxygen a person uses is measured is called


A) direct calorimetry.
B) indirect calorimetry.
C) thermocalorimetry.
D) bomb calorimetry.

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

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What would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kcal daily for one month?


A) 2 pounds
B) 3 pounds
C) 4 pounds
D) 6 pounds

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Thermogenesis refers to all of the following except


A) the ability to regulate body temperature.
B) shivering when cold and fidgeting.
C) brown adipose tissue, especially in hibernating animals.
D) the energy you require during sleep at night.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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The expenditure of energy to produce heat in response to a cold environment and as a result of overfeeding is called


A) adaptive thermogenesis.
B) thermic effect of cold.
C) heat metabolism.
D) thermic metabolism.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Lorcaserin hydrochloride (Belviq) is a weight-loss medication that work by


A) stimulating functional fibers.
B) blocking digestive enzymes.
C) stimulating ghrelin release.
D) influencing appetite signals in the brain.

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

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Cycles of loss and regain of weight are called


A) plateauing.
B) energy balancing.
C) mindful eating.
D) yo-yo dieting.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Bob is a 34-year-old male who weighs 150 pounds and is a long-distance cycler. He is engaged in vigorous activity. Based on the MyPlate Calorie Guidelines, Bob needs approximately ________ kcal per day.


A) 2000
B) 2600
C) 3000
D) 3200

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

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Bill expends 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from basal metabolism?


A) 250 to 375 kcal
B) 500 to 1050 kcal
C) 1200 to 1500 kcal
D) 1500 to 1875 kcal

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

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Basal metabolism is the energy expended


A) when sleeping in a cool environment.
B) when doing moderate activity.
C) while in a fasting state when resting and awake in a warm, quiet environment.
D) to make food more available to the body.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is true about basal metabolism?


A) It represents about 30% of total energy expenditure.
B) It is energy expenditure to maintain a heartbeat, respiration, other basic functions, and daily activities.
C) It represents about 60% to 75% of total calories used by a sedentary person during each day.
D) It includes the energy used to digest food.

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

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Carol eats 800 kcal a day to lose weight. She is 40 years old. Carol has been walking briskly 60 minutes daily for the past 2 months. When she was younger, she lifted weights, but she has lost considerable lean body mass over the years due to inactivity. Recently, Carol was diagnosed with hypothyroidism which lowers metabolism. Which of the following factors increases Carol's energy output and promotes weight loss?


A) Her 800-kcal diet
B) Her age
C) Her loss of lean body mass
D) Her walking routine

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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What is the name of the recently FDA-approved obesity treatment device that uses a surgically implanted tube placed into the stomach to drain the stomach contents after every meal?


A) DrainAssist
B) FatDrain
C) EatPurge
D) AspireAssist

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

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When considering physical activity for weight control, keep in mind that sustained aerobic activity, including brisk walking, jogging, or cycling, burns more ________ than resistance activity.


A) fat
B) protein
C) carbohydrates
D) muscle

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

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