KIN 2504 Chapter 9 Study Guide

What is one effect of having more muscle mass? a. It lowers the resting metabolic rate. b. It raises the resting metabolic rate. c. It requires more fat in the diet. d. It makes it easier to gain weight

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What is the number of premature deaths among Americans each year attributed to inactivity and overweight? a. 50,000 b. 100,000 c. 250,000 d. 400,000

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Which is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal body weight? a. body dysmorphic disorder b. anorexia nervosa c. bulimia nervosa d. binge-eating disorder

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Which of the following criteria is the best indication of a truly helpful diet book? a. advocacy of special diets b. advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise c. claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs d. recommendations to combine foods in special ways

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Which pattern of eating is best for weight management? a. one small meal per day b. small, frequent meals, on a regular basis c. three larger meals per day with no snacks d. one large meal in the evening

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According to the National Institutes of Health, what percentage of American adults are overweight? a. 38% b. 58% c. 68% d. 88%

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How large of a negative energy balance of calories is needed to produce a one pound weight loss? a. 2,500 b. 3,000 c. 3,500 d. 4,000

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Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level? a. 20 b. 25 c. 30 d. 40

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What is energy density? a. the amount of fat in food b. the number of calories in food c. the number of calories per ounce or gram of weight in food d. the portion size of food

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Which characterizes bulimia nervosa? a. a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight b. high fat intake and low level of physical activity c. alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics d. normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumption

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Which is the largest component of metabolism? a. physical activity b. food digestion c. resting metabolism d. weight cycling

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Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder? a. They have an unrealistically positive body image. b. They have an accurate body image. c. They are at increased risk for depression and suicide. d. They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance.

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Which lifestyle factor leads to successful weight management? a. scheduling more relaxation time b. eating to relieve emotional distress c. not using food as a means of coping d. eating large meals three times a day

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Which of the following is an appropriate use of food? a. as an antidote for boredom b. to alleviate loneliness c. to satisfy hunger needs d. as a pickup for fatigue

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How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss? a. 15 or more minutes b. 30 or more minutes c. 45 or more minutes d. 60 or more minutes

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On average, how many minutes per day do Americans exercise? a. 60 b. 45 c. 30 d. 15

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Since 1983, how much (as a percentage) has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased? a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 18%

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What does the fiber in diet pills do? a. It satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement. b. It has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. c. It provides significant dietary fiber and suppresses appetite. d. It acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not in the stomach

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What is a person's ongoing internal comments and discussion called? a. self blame b. self image c. self esteem d. self talk

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Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information? a. The High Protein, High-Fat Diet b. Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins c. The Five Day Fat Burning Program d. The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss Plan

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Which element in the energy balance equation is under individual control? a. energy for food digestion b. energy for resting metabolism c. energy for basic body functions d. energy intake from food

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Which group is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day? a. those who plan meals b. those who eat frequent but small meals c. those who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables d. those who skip breakfast

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Which is an adverse effect of ephedra? a. lethargy b. diarrhea c. calmness d. panic attacks

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Which is true of prescription drugs that treat obesity? a. They replace the need to exercise. b. They replace the need to reduce food intake. c. They can be taken without a physician's supervision. d. They are not recommended for modest weight loss.

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Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true? a. The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%. b. The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents. c. Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity. d. Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added.

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Which statement regarding psychological and social factors of eating behavior is true? a. Food is not often used to help deal with stress. b. Binge eating may indicate extreme hunger. c. Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy. d. Food is often associated with social gatherings.

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What defines resting metabolic rate? a. The energy required to maintain vital body functions. b. The sum of all the processes by which food energy is used by the body. c. The body's daily energy expenditure. d. The energy required to digest food.

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What is the best way to control one's body weight? a. balance calories consumed with calories expended b. follow the latest commercial weight loss program c. take dietary supplements and eat a low calorie diet d. eat a low carbohydrate diet

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What percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals? a. 5 to 10% b. 15 to 20% c. 25 to 30% d. 35 to 40%

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Which characteristic indicates a binge-eating disorder? a. eating alone b. purging c. eating when hungry d. eating slowly

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Which characterizes muscle dysmorphia? a. distorted body image b. a refusal to eat enough food c. binge eating and low activity d. avoidance of looking at oneself in the mirror

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Which group has a higher metabolic rate? a. people who exercise on a regular basis b. people with a history of weight loss c. women as compared to men d. sedentary people

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Which hormone may link to obesity? a. leptin b. adrenaline c. epinephrine d. creatine

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Which is a good strategy for a successful weight loss program? a. Decrease calorie intake by no more than 250 to 500 calories per day b. Lose weight out of concern for how others view your appearance c. Avoid writing about daily food choices d. Adjust energy balance by first decreasing physical activity

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Which is an example of a snack that is low in energy density? a. an apple b. crackers c. a cookie d. an ice cream cone

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Which is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa? a. a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin b. uncontrollable binge eating c. near-normal body weight d. self-induced vomiting

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