chapter 6 Weight Management

The mechanism that seems to regulate how much a person weighs is known as a. setpoint b. weight factor c. basal metabolic rate d. metabolism e. energy-balancing equation

a. set point

Tolerable weight is a body weight a. that is not ideal but one that you can live with b. that will tolerate the increased risk of chronic diseases c. with a BMI range between 25 and 30 d. that meets both ideal values for percent body fat and BMI e. All are correct choices

a. that is not ideal but one that you can live with

When the body uses protein instead of a combination of fats and carbohydrates as a source of energy, a. weight loss is very slow b. a large amount of weight loss is in the form of water c. muscle turns into fat d. fat is lost very rapidly e. fat cannot be lost

b. a large amount of weight loss is in the form of water

One pound of fat represents a. 1,200 calories b. 1,500 calories c. 3,500 calories d. 5,000 calories e. none of the above choices is correct

c. 3,500 calories

Obesity is defined as a body mass index equal to or above a. 10 b. 25 c. 30 d. 45 e. 50

c. 30

The key to successful weight management is a. frequent dieting b. very low calorie diets when "normal" dieting doesn't work c. a lifetime physical activity program d. regular low-carbohydrate/high-protein meals e. all are correct choices

c. a lifetime physical activity program

The daily amount of physical activity recommended for weight loss maintenance is a. 15 to 20 minutes b. 20 to 30 minutes c. 30 to 60 minutes d. 60 to 90 minutes e. any amount is sufficient as long as it is done daily

d. 60 to 90 minutes

The second leading cause of preventable death in the United States is a. obesity b. lack of cardiorespiratory fitness c. diabetes caused by excessive weight d. excessive body weight combined with physical inactivity e. none of the above

d. excessive body weight combined with physical inactivity

A daily energy expenditure of 300 calories through physical activity is the equivalent of approximately how many pounds of fat per year? a. 12 b. 15 c. 22 d. 27 e. 31

e. 31

Obesity increases the risk for a. hypertension b. congestive heart failure c. atherosclerosis d. type 2 diabetes e. all are correct choices

e. all are correct choices