Question 1

Which of the following is 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 promotes a wide variety of food selections.
D)   It prohibits supplements and expensive meals.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Shivering in response to a cold environment is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   adaptive thermogenesis.
B)   thermic effect of food.
C)   metabolism.
D)   physical activity.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

According to the 3500-kcal rule, a daily deficit of 500 kcal should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Indirect calorimetry

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurement of the amount of heat produced by a subject enclosed within a small chamber
B)  Also known as a protein-sparing modified fast; calories generally are consumed in liquid form
C)  Minimal energy the body requires to support itself when resting, awake, and in a fasted state
D)  Also called gynoid obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution in which estrogen and progesterone encourage body fat storage in the buttocks and thighs
E)  A condition characterized by a body mass index below 18.5F) A component of body composition, calculated by subtracting body fat weight from total body weightG) A condition characterized by excess body fatH) Method of measuring a body's energy use by measuring its oxygen uptake and then using formulas to convert that gas exchange into energy useI) Metabolism that characteristically conserves more energy than normal, and eventually increases the risk of weight gain and obesityJ) Also called android obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution associated with a higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetesK) All of the above
L) B) and G)

Question 5

Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulus control.
B)   self-monitoring.
C)   chain-breaking.
D)   cognitive restructuring.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The term for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ________. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

Accepted Answer

A)   adenosine triphosphate
B)   basal metabolism
C)   thermogenesis
D)   thermic effect of foodE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Mindy has been following a weight-loss plan for the past five months, but she has reached a plateau. It seems like she cannot lose any more weight. A good strategy to stimulate further weight loss is to

Accepted Answer

A)   increase physical activity.
B)   go off the weight control program and take a break.
C)   eliminate dairy products.
D)   further reduce food intake to 1000 kcal per day.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Restricting food and beverage intake by ________ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to a weight loss of about 1 pound per week.

Accepted Answer

A)   100
B)   250
C)   500
D)   1000E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A good weight-loss program should

Accepted Answer

A)   restrict food intake to less than 1200 kcal per day.
B)   include meal replacement shakes or bars.
C)   adapt to personal and cultural preferences.
D)   include a weight-loss goal of 3 to 5 pounds per week.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following increases basal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)   A decrease in body temperature
B)   A low calorie intake
C)   An increase in lean body mass
D)   A high fiber intakeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The body's set point has been suggested to be

Accepted Answer

A)   a weight the body attempts to maintain closely.
B)   one's desirable and most healthy body weight.
C)   one's minimum body weight.
D)   the weight that is reached and maintained during mid-life.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Bill consumes 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from the thermic effect of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   125 to 250 kcal
B)   250 to 375 kcal
C)   300 to 550 kcal
D)   425 to 600 kcalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry. The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius. The final reading is 2015 degrees Celsius. How many calories did he expend?

Accepted Answer

A)   1000
B)   1500
C)   2000
D)   2500E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

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 partyF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

Accepted Answer

A)   chain-breaking.
B)   stimulus control.
C)   contingency management.
D)   cognitive restructuring.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following health conditions is not related to android obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart disease
B)   Diabetes mellitus
C)   Hypertension
D)   Lung cancerE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Men with body fat levels greater than ________ have increased health risks.

Accepted Answer

A)   20%
B)   25%
C)   30%
D)   35%E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men results in an obesity diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)   8%
B)   20%
C)   25%
D)   30%E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Cognitive restructuring

Accepted Answer

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 partyF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 7: Energy Balance and Weight Control

When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity, body fat above ________ for men results in an obesity diagnosis.

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Which of the following health conditions is not related to android obesity?

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Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Cognitive restructuring

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According to the 3500-kcal rule, a daily deficit of 500 kcal should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?

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Shivering in response to a cold environment is an example of

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The body's set point has been suggested to be

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A good weight-loss program should

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Restricting food and beverage intake by ________ kcal per day below calorie needs typically leads to a weight loss of about 1 pound per week.

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Changing one's frame of mind related to weight control and nutrition is called

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Men with body fat levels greater than ________ have increased health risks.

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Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Self-monitoring

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Mindy has been following a weight-loss plan for the past five months, but she has reached a plateau. It seems like she cannot lose any more weight. A good strategy to stimulate further weight loss is to

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The term for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive is ________. This represents about 60% to 75% of total energy expenditure.

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Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Indirect calorimetry

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Which of the following is characteristic of a fad diet?

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Which of the following increases basal metabolism?

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Bill consumes 2500 kcal per day. What would be his approximate energy expenditure from the thermic effect of food?

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Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry. The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius. The final reading is 2015 degrees Celsius. How many calories did he expend?

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Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called

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

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