Chapter 12: Weight Management
Which of the following are ways to develop a positive body image?
Focus on healthy habits. Practice body acceptance. View eating as morally neutral.
Which of the following statements about slow weight gain are true?
It refers to gaining one or two pounds per year. Slow weight gain is a major cause of overweight and obesity.
Which of the following are reasons to reject a diet book?
It relies on gimmicks. It promises quick weight loss. It claims to have a "secret to success."
__________ is a serious degree of overweight that has a number of health risks.
Obesity or Obese
A medicine can cause weight loss if it does which of the following?
Reduces feelings of hunger Increases feelings of fullness
The term "body image" refers to ______.
The term "body image" refers to ______.
Which of the following foods are low in energy density?
air-popped popcorn fresh vegetables fresh fruits
What are the main categories of eating disorders?
binge-eating disorder bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa
What is the term for an extreme dissatisfaction with a person's own body image?
body dysmorphic disorder
Consumers should be particularly careful to evaluate the use of weight-loss products that do which of the following?
claim to have a secret to success promise rapid weight loss
Which of the following are examples of foods that are high in energy density?
cookies potato chips ice cream
Lack of physical exercise can result in which of the following?
decrease in metabolic rate loss in lean body mass
What is the disease that disrupts normal metabolism, interfering with cells' ability to take in glucose for energy production?
diabetes mellitus
Individuals concerned about their weight should do which of the following?
eat healthy foods think positively exercise regularly
People with very low body fat may suffer from which of the following?
fatigue muscle wastage eating disorders
Which of the following are proper ways to use food?
fuel life's activities foster growth
Which of the following are common side effects of weight loss drugs?
headaches sleeplessness nervousness
BMI is a measure of body weight that is based on the concept that weight should be proportional to ___________
height or hieght
Negative body ____________ is characterized by dissatisfaction with the body in general or some part of the body in particular.
image
Which of the following are benefits of physical activity?
improving quality of sleep increasing self-esteem burning calories
Metabolic syndrome is associated with which of the following conditions?
insulin resistance chronic inflammation hypertension
When deciding on a weight-loss goal, individuals should focus most on their ______.
lifestyle
Weight loss aids that are Blank______ are not regulated as heavily as over-the-counter medications.
marketed as dietary supplements
What are gimmicks used by some diet books?
matching eating to blood types combining foods in specific ways
Many overweight and obese people suffer from a group of symptoms, called _________ syndrome, which includes insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, unhealthy cholesterol levels, chronic inflammation, and abdominal fat.
metabolic
It is possible to lose weight when you maintain a(n) ______ energy balance.
negative
Research indicates that individuals with weight problems have ______.
negative emotional problems
According to the set-point theory, ______.
our bodies are designed to maintain a healthy and generally stable weight within a narrow range
In the carbohydrate-insulin model, what is the primary cause of obesity?
overeating refined carbohydrates
What is the general term for total body weight that is above the recommended range for good health?
overweight
Which of the following are features of a responsible, safe weight loss program?
promoting slow, steady weight loss recommending a balanced diet including plans for weight maintenance
The greater the disparity between the ideal self and actual self, the greater the impact on ______.
self-esteem
An eating disorder is a psychological condition that is characterized by which of the following?
severe disturbances in body image
What are the primary treatments for people with BDD?
therapy medication
In the United States, the energy equation generally is ______.
tipped toward "energy in"
How do people use eating as a way to cope, comparable to the way people use drugs, alcohol, or gambling?
to alleviate loneliness to combat boredom to escape problems
Which of the following are the simplest methods for measuring body fat distribution?
waist circumference measurement waist-to-hip ratio calculation
People on a safe and effective weight loss program should plan to lose how many pounds per week?
0.5--2
What does the Centers for Disease Control consider a healthy, gradual weight loss?
1--2 pounds per week
What does the Centers for Disease Control consider a healthy, gradual weight loss?`
1--2 pounds per week
Obesity diminishes a person's life expectancy by about ______ years.
10--20
Body dysmorphic disorder affects about ______% of Americans.
2
Type ___________ diabetes is strongly associated with obesity.
2, two, or II
According to researchers, about ______ deaths worldwide are associated with being overweight or obese.
3 million
Essential fat comprises ______% of men's body weight.
3--5
For women, a waist circumference greater but not less than ______ inches is associated with a greater risk for chronic disease.
35
The NHANES recommends weight loss surgery only for patients with a BMI greater than ______.
40
The Federal Trade Commission reports that more than Blank______ of ads for weight loss products make false claims.
50%
The percentage of American adults who are considered morbidly obese is about ______%.
8
Essential fat comprises ______% of women's body weight.
8--12
Women with less than ______% body fat are considered underweight.
8--12
It is easier to maintain a given weight after gaining and losing a large number of pounds than it is to maintain a long-term original weight.
False
According to the carbohydrate-insulin model, what happens when you eat processed foods that elevate insulin levels?
Calories are trapped in fat cells.
According to set-point theory, we cannot ever maintain weight loss.
False
According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who lose weight quickly are more likely to maintain the weight loss than those who lose weight gradually.
False
Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat.
False
