Question 1

Which is an adverse effect of ephedra?

Accepted Answer

A)  lethargy
B)  diarrhea
C)  calmness
D)  panic attacksE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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)  consume a low-carbohydrate dietE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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) A) and B)

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating alone
B)  purging
C)  eating when hungry
D)  eating slowlyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which characterizes muscle dysmorphia?

Accepted Answer

A)  distorted body image
B)  a refusal to eat enough food
C)  binge eating and low activity
D)  avoidance of looking at oneself in the mirrorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive energy balance
B)  neutral energy balance
C)  negative energy balance
D)  metabolic balanceE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What percentage of American adults participate in daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 60%
B)  approximately 45%
C)  approximately 30%
D)  less than 5%E) All of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 13

Which group has a higher metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  people who exercise on a regular basis
B)  people with a history of weight loss
C)  women as compared to men
D)  sedentary peopleE) A) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 14

Which statement regarding psychological and social factors in eating behaviors 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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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

Question 16

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 C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 17

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 D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which lifestyle factor leads to successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)  scheduling more relaxation time
B)  eating to relieve emotional distress
C)  not using food as a means of coping
D)  eating large meals three times a dayE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per ounce of weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Weight Management

Which is an adverse effect of ephedra?

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

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

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

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Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

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

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

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Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder?

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Which characterizes muscle dysmorphia?

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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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Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

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What percentage of American adults participate in daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day?

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

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