Chapter 9: Quiz

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

5 to 10%

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

70%

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Small, frequent meals, on a regular basis

Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?

alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics

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

balance calories consumed with calories expended

Which characterizes muscle dysmorphia?

distorted body image

What defines resting metabolic rate?

energy required to maintain vital body functions

Which hormone may be linked to obesity?

leptin

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

less than 5%

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

negative energy balance

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