Chapter 9 multiple choice questions

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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


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