Question 1

Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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A)   a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin
B)   uncontrollable binge eating
C)   near-normal body weight
D)   self-induced vomitingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The body mass index (BMI)of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s,paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

Accepted Answer

A)   The High Protein, High-Fat Diet
B)   Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins
C)   The Five Day Fat Burning Program
D)   The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss PlanE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

What is energy density?

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A)   the amount of fat in food
B)   the number of calories in food
C)   the number of calories per ounce or gram of weight in food
D)   the portion size of foodE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What defines resting metabolic rate?

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A)   The energy required to maintain vital body functions.
B)   The sum of all the processes by which food energy is used by the body.
C)   The body's daily energy expenditure.
D)   The energy required to digest food.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is the best way to control one's body weight?

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A)   balance calories consumed with calories expended
B)   follow the latest commercial weight loss program
C)   take dietary supplements and eat a low calorie diet
D)   eat a low carbohydrate dietE) All of the above
F) A) and C) A

Question 7

Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating alone
B)   purging
C)   eating when hungry
D)   eating slowlyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management.You can include factors relating to diet and eating habits,activity habits,emotions,patterns of thinking,and coping strategies.

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1. Balanced Diet: Consuming a variety of...

Question 10

Mari would like to lose a few pounds,but she doesn't want to spend money on a special book or program or on special foods.Mari usually fixes and eats her own breakfast and dinner at home,but she has lunch in her school's food court.Describe at least eight lifestyle strategies she could try for successful weight loss on her own.

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1. Portion control: Mari can try to redu...

Question 11

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the roles that physical activity,endurance training,and resistance training can play in a weight-loss program.

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Physical activity, endurance training, a...

Question 13

People who eat out usually consume more calories than people who eat at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 to 10%
B)   15 to 20%
C)   25 to 30%
D)   35 to 40%E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

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Body image refers to the perception and ...

Question 16

Books and programs advocating low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets have flooded the market.Give two pros and two cons for each of these dietary patterns.In addition,list three general weight-loss strategies advocated by many experts.

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Low-carbohydrate diet:
Pros:
1. Rapid we...

Question 17

Which of the following criteria is the best indication of a truly helpful diet book?

Accepted Answer

A)   advocacy of special diets
B)   advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
C)   claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
D)   recommendations to combine foods in special waysE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 18

Which is a good strategy for a successful weight loss program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decrease calorie intake by no more than 250 to 500 calories per day
B)   Lose weight out of concern for how others view your appearance
C)   Avoid writing about daily food choices
D)   Adjust energy balance by first decreasing physical activityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which is an adverse effect of ephedra?

Accepted Answer

A)   lethargy
B)   diarrhea
C)   calmness
D)   panic attacksE) All of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 20

According to the National Institutes of Health,what percentage of American adults are overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)   38%
B)   58%
C)   68%
D)   88%E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

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