Chapter 15 Weight Management

When an individual loses body fat a) there is a decrease in the number of adipocytes due to hyperplasia b) there is a decrease in the size of the fat cell due to hypertrophy c) there is no change in the adipocytes but subcutaneous fat is lost. d)the adipocytes shrink but the number of cells stays the same.

D) the adipocytes shrink but the number of cells stays the same

The section of the hypothalamus that controls hunger is called the a) ventromedial nucleus b) lateral hypothalamus c) Hippocampus d) pituitary glang

b) lateral hypothalamus

what is the best dietary approach to losing weight? a)eliminate all carbohydrates from the diet b) reduce kilocalorie intake and increase energy expenditure through physical activity c)consume food high in both protein and fat to stimulate satiety d)limit fat intake to less than 5 grams per day

b)reduce kilocarie intake and increase energy expenditure through physical activity

Mary Ellen was obese and lost 30 pound during the last year by eating a well-balanced kilocalorie reduced diet and being physically active daily. To maintain her weight loss she should continue to eat a healthy diet, monitor her eating behaviors a)accumulate 30 minutes of physical activity three time a week. b)accumulate 45 minutes of physical activity three times a week c)accumulate at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily d)accumulate more than 2 hr of physical activity daily

c) accumulate at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily

Which of the following surgical procedures can be reversed? a)gastric bypass surgery b)bariatric surgery c)laparoscopic gastric banding d)All of these surgical procedures are easily reversible

c) laparoscopic gastric banding

Which of the following weight loss medication may stimulate thermogenesis? a)meridia b)Xenical c)Alli d)Lorcaserin

a) Meridia

After a large meal of pasta and tomato sauce, the stomach is distended. Which hormone is released because of the distention of the stomach? a) cholecystokinin b) insulin c) ghrelin d)leptin

a) cholecystokinin

Which of the following can increase the risk of becoming overweight? a) having a parent who is obese b)consuming more meals at home than dining out c) reducing the amounts of screen time during the day d)decreasing the size of your food portion at meals

a) having a parent who is obese

The Physiological need for food is called a) hunger b) satiety c)appetite d) hyperplasia

a) hunger