health ch 9
A theory regarding weight management that suggests our bodies fight to maintain our weight around a narrow or set range is referred to as adaptive thermogenesis. True False
false
Abdominal fat is considered less threatening to your health than fat stored in other regions. True False
false
The more muscles you have, the fewer calories you'll burn. True False
false
An excessive number of fat cells is called hyperplasia. True False
true
Body mass index is used to determine risks for weight related diseases. True False
true
Experts have begun to focus on the amount of time people spend sitting and the risk for disease. True False
true
If you take in more calories than your body requires, your body will convert the excess to stored fat, regardless of whether those calories come from carbohydrates, fat, or protein. True False
true
Maternal nutrition, diabetes, and obesity may predispose children to obesity prior to puberty and early onset puberty. True False
true
No weight loss drug has been proven to be usable over time without adverse effects or abuse. True False
true
Obesity is associated with an increased risk for certain cancers. True False
true
A major health problem associated with obesity is _____. a. Type 2 diabetes b. Low blood pressure c. increased red blood cells d. Low blood sugar
a
Besides caloric intake, which of the following is the most critical factor affecting obesity? a. activity level b. serving size c. Food preparation d. bone density
a
One pound of additional body fat is created through consuming how many extra calories? a. 3,500 b. 7,000 c. 1,500 d. 5,000
a
The "_____" hypothesis states ancestors that struggled with famine survived by adapting with slowed metabolism. a. adaptive thermogenesis b. thrifty gene c. basal metabolic rate d. set point
b
A BMI of _____ is considered obese. a. 18 and under b. 19 - 24 c. 30 or above d. 25 - 29
c
Which equation best reflects an attempt for weight loss? a. increased caloric intake; decreased energy expenditure b. caloric intake equal to energy expenditure c. decreased caloric intake; increased energy expenditure d. yo-yo caloric intake; energy expenditure remains constant 0.5 points QUESTION 5
c
Which of the following body circumferences is most strongly associated with risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes? a. Chest circumference b. Thigh circumference c. Waist circumference d. Hip circumference
c
The _____ is the minimum rate at which the body uses energy when working to maintain basic vital functions. a. adaptive thermogenic rate b. exercise metabolic rate c. resting metabolic rate d. basal metabolic rate
d
The term used to define environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthy foods, and physical inactivity in our society is _____. a. globesity b. obesonomics c. obesity laden d. obesogenic
d
