Chapter 9 multiple choice questions
BMI is of limited value for
-athletes -pregnant and lactating women -adults older than age 65
A built environment can support physical activity with
-safe biking and walking lanes -public parks -free exercise facilities
What is a valid recommendation for managing portion sizes of foods in order to manage weight?
Choose smaller plates, glasses, and utensils.
What should someone do to prevent regaining lost weight?
Exercise regularly.
Which of the following statements is true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
It is higher for children and pregnant women.
Which of the following individuals experiences the highest calorie cost?
Sara, who weighs 145 lbs., and does step aerobics (0.062 cal/lb./min) for 35 minutes
A female varsity soccer player has a BMI of 26, a waist circumference of 32″, and 23 percent of body fat. Which of the following statements is true of her body composition?
She has a normal waist circumference and body fat percentage.
Successful treatment for a young woman with anorexia nervosa at 80% of her ideal body weight includes:
cognitive behavioral therapy, family counseling, and expert nutrition guidance
Body fat can be assessed by which of the following techniques?
dual energy x ray absorption
According to genomic researchers, a single inherited gene is the probable cause of common obesity
false
Over the counter drugs for obesity are most often effective and pose little risk
false
The BMI standard is an excellent tool for evaluating obesity in athletes and the elderly
false
The thermic effect of food plays a major role in energy expedenture
false
Brown adipose tissue
is a well-known heat-generating tissue
Which of the following is a physical consequence of fasting?
loss of lean body tissues
All of the following are health risks associated with excessive body fat except
low blood lipids
The thermic effect of food contributes to the total energy expended in a day because:
metabolism remains elevated for several hours after a meal
Most people who successfully maintain weight loss do all of the following except
obtain at least some guidance from popular diet books
When the brain receives signals that enough food has been eaten, this is called
satiation
The appetite stimulating hormone ghrelin is made by the
stomach
Which of the following statements about basal metabolic rate is correct?
the more thyroxine produced, the higher the BMR
The number of calories to cut from the diet to produce weight loss should be based on
the person's BMI
A diet too low in carbohydrate brings about responses that are similar to fasting
true
Adolescents are likely to grow out of early disordered eating behaviors by young adulthood
true
In many people, any kind of stress can cause overeating and weight gain
true
The nervous system cannot use fat as fuel
true
Today, an estimated 70% of the adults in the US are overweight or obese
true
How can a city official change the built environment in his town to help promote the healthy weight status of its residents?
Add bike lanes to busy roads within the city
You suspect that your new college roommate may have an eating disorder. Although she seems to have a normal body size, you have often heard her vomiting after a meal. Also, her tooth enamel is gradually decaying. She frequently eats three boxes of crackers at once to relieve stress and feels guilty afterward. These are most likely symptoms of:
bulimia nervosa
Instant changes in body weight are most likely the result of all the following except:
changes in fat stores
