Question 1

Women readily develop lower body fat around the hips and thighs and men readily develop central body fat around the abdomen.This primarily is due to gender differences in

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A)   blood insulin levels. 
B)   the activity of lipoprotein lipase. 
C)   set points. 
D)   the activity of lipoprotein synthetase. 
E)   patterns of physical activity.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

MATCHING
-Daily circumstances that push people toward fatness

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A)  2
B)  40
C)  70
D)  200-300
E)  Intragastric balloonF) Yo-yo dietingG) LeptinH) PhentermineI) GhrelinJ) OrlistatK) Set pointL) White fatM) StomachN) Brown fatO) Brite adipocytesP) LiposuctionQ) UnderweightR) Lipoprotein lipaseS) Spot reducingT) Obesogenic environmentU) F) and R)
V) G) and S)

Question 3

Describe three bariatric surgical procedures,including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

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In gastric bypass,the surgeon constructs...

Question 4

Most fad diets ________.

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A)   produce long-lasting results 
B)   limit food choices, which reduces energy intake 
C)   are balanced and do not require a dietary supplement 
D)   support good health over the long term 
E)   embrace a variety of foods by proposing how to proportion energy nutrientsF) A) and C)
G) B) and D) B

Question 5

Those on a weight loss regimen should aim to create an energy intake deficit of ________ kcalories per day.

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A)   100 
B)   250 
C)   500 
D)   1,000 
E)   1,500F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

List three weight-gain strategies for those who are underweight.

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Eat Energy-Dense Foods Energy-dense food...

Question 7

A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

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A)   18.5 
B)   20 
C)   22.5 
D)   25 
E)   30F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Leptin acts as a hormone,primarily in the ________.

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A)   pancreas 
B)   intestines 
C)   liver 
D)   hypothalamus 
E)   hippocampusF) B) and D)
G) C) and E) D

Question 9

Jules burns 100 kcalories during her morning walk.How many additional kcalories is she likely to burn in the post-exercise period?

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A)   10 
B)   15 
C)   30 
D)   45 
E)   60F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes weight gain and genetics?

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A)   Obese people can change their genome and influence their epigenome. 
B)   Exercise has little, if any, effect on the genetic influence on weight gain. 
C)   Fraternal twins are more likely to weigh the same than are identical twins. 
D)   Adopted children tend to have body weights more like their biological parents than their adoptive parents. 
E)   Most cases of obesity stem from a single gene.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The post-exercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum ________.

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A)   5% 
B)   10% 
C)   15% 
D)   20% 
E)   25%F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Using large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   calometrics 
B)   minimetrics 
C)   densification 
D)   volumetrics 
E)   substitutionF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss,at least for a short time?

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A)   They suggest the correct amount macronutrients needed in the diet. 
B)   They prevent rapid rises and falls in blood glucose level. 
C)   They do not require kcalorie counting, so compliance is better. 
D)   They limit energy intake to about 1200 kcal/day. 
E)   They are enthusiastically followed by those trying to lose some weight.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

________ involves maintaining body mass in a healthy range by preventing gradual weight gains over time and losing weight if overweight.

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The answer of ________ involves maintaining body mass in a...

Question 15

Underweight people expend so much energy adapting to a higher food intake at first that about ________ extra kcalories may be needed to gain a pound a week.

Accepted Answer

A)   350 
B)   500 
C)   750 
D)   900 
E)   1200F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 16

When people give up cigarettes,they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 
B)   10 
C)   15 
D)   25 
E)   30F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

The ________ theory that relates to body weight proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ theory that relates to body...

Question 18

Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of kcalories spent in an activity depends on body weight, intensity, and duration. 
B)   Physical activity increases the energy required to meet nutrient needs. 
C)   Physical activity cannot reduce abdominal fat without weight loss. 
D)   Being active increases hunger. 
E)   Physical activity does not affect metabolism.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

What proportion of the U.S.adult population is considered overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)   50% 
B)   60% 
C)   70% 
D)   80% 
E)   90%F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements accurately describes the "browning" of white fat cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   White fat cells undergo browning when they take on the activity of coupled proteins. 
B)   White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics sometimes are called beige adipocytes. 
C)   Brown fat cells are more abundant than brite fat cells in adults. 
D)   Interestingly, physical activity stops the browning process. 
E)   After much study, researchers have found little connection between GI microbiota and the browning process.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C) B

Exam 9: Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

Women readily develop lower body fat around the hips and thighs and men readily develop central body fat around the abdomen.This primarily is due to gender differences in

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MATCHING -Daily circumstances that push people toward fatness

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Describe three bariatric surgical procedures,including the overall benefits and adverse side effects.

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Most fad diets ________.

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Those on a weight loss regimen should aim to create an energy intake deficit of ________ kcalories per day.

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List three weight-gain strategies for those who are underweight.

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A person is considered underweight until his BMI reaches ________.

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Leptin acts as a hormone,primarily in the ________.

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Jules burns 100 kcalories during her morning walk.How many additional kcalories is she likely to burn in the post-exercise period?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes weight gain and genetics?

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The post-exercise effect on one's metabolism may raise energy expenditure to a maximum ________.

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Using large quantities of low-energy-density foods in a diet is sometimes referred to as ________.

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Why do fad diets typically produce weight loss,at least for a short time?

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________ involves maintaining body mass in a healthy range by preventing gradual weight gains over time and losing weight if overweight.

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Underweight people expend so much energy adapting to a higher food intake at first that about ________ extra kcalories may be needed to gain a pound a week.

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When people give up cigarettes,they gain an average of ________ pounds in the first year.

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The ________ theory that relates to body weight proposes that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls.

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Which of the following statements about physical activity is true?

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What proportion of the U.S.adult population is considered overweight or obese?

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