ACE Health Coach Chapter 11 Quiz

If a male client's BMI is 33.9 kg/m^2 and he has a waist circumference of 99 centimeters (39 inches), what would his classification be and what is his disease risk? A. Obesity class 1; high B. Obesity class 3; extremely high C. Obesity class 1; very high D. Obesity class 2; very high

A. Obesity class 1; high

How much are genetics responsible for obesity? A. 10% B. 5% C. 40 to 70% D. 58%

B. 5%

Leptin's function is to _______. A. React to areas of infection or injury in the body B. Act as a negative feedback loop between the hypothalamus and fat cells C. Helps insulin by sending blood glucose to cells, thereby increasing insulin sensitivity D. Work with the central nervous system to regulate cessation of appetite

B. Act as a negative feedback loop between the hypothalamus and fat cells

Visceral fat is ____. A. Helps to trigger insulin sensitivity to the cells B. Helps maintain free fatty acid levels in the body C. Is associated with high LDL cholesterol D. Helps facilitate the regulation of blood glucose

B. Helps maintain free fatty acid levels in the body

Which of the following is among the possible causes of obesity? A. Having type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease B. The transition from a rural existence to a highly technological experience C. Suffering from obstructive sleep apnea D. Living in a high-income country

B. The transition from a rural existence to a highly technological experience

What would be the calculated resting energy expenditure (REE) for a 45-year-old woman who is 5'8" and weighs 155 pounds? A. 2,244 kcal/day B. 1,589 kcal/day C. 1,398 kcal/day D. 1,564 kcal/day

C. 1,398 kcal/day

When helping a client critically evaluate whether a particular diet is a good choice, a question to consider is _________ A. Is it a standard and easy-to-follow diet plan? B. Does the diet recommend ways to decrease sedentary behavior? C. Does the diet advocate exercise? D. Does the diet recommend a diet that meets the RDA for protien?

C. Does the diet advocate exercise?

Given that total energy expenditure is more important to a client who is trying to lose or maintain weight, an emphasis should be placed on _______. A. Recalculating the energy expenditure when the client loses weight B. The resting energy expenditure of the client C. The total distance or time walking or running D. The intensity of the aerobic activity

C. The total distance or time walking or running

A health coach is working with a 50-year-old man who does not have risk factors. He is an accountant and is sedentary all day. He wants to start exercising and dieting to lose body fat. He weighs 210 lb. and his percent body fat is 29%. How much weight would he have to lose to be at 24% body fat? A. 22 pounds B. 6 pounds C. 18 pounds D. 14 pounds

D. 14 pounds

What is a strategy used by National Weight Control Registry participants to maintain their weight loss? A. Make themselves accountable to a friend or family member B. Weight themselves daily C. Watch less than 5 hours of television weekly D. Eat breakfast every day

D. Eat breakfast every day