Chapter 10

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Choose the weight loss devices that have been approved by the FDA.

-Aspire Assist -Maestro Rechargeable System -intragastric balloons

Psychological factors that can influence eating behaviors include______.

-Self Esteem -Mood

The energy required for the thermic effect of foods is due to the ____ of nutrients.

-absorption -digestion -processing

Jon has used all efforts to gain weight in order to achieve a healthy BMI but has not been successful. Which of the following philosophies should he adapt?

-accept his lean frame -accept health benefits associated with underweight -enjoy eating without weight gain

Central-body obesity is______

-associated with a higher risk for chronic disease such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease -sometimes described as having an "apple" body shape -symbolic of extra visceral fat stores

The fat-free mass is a body compartment that consists of _____.

-body water -mineral-rich tissues -protein-rich tissues

Which of the following hormones inhibits hunger?

-cholecystokinin -peptide YY -leptin

The BMI is a numerical value based on the relationship between _____ and _____

-disease risk -weight status

What comprises the total body fat compartment?

-essential fat -adipose tissue

Just losing 5-10% of excess body fat has been linked to______.

-improved glucose tolerance -higher HDL cholesterol levels -lower blood pressure

What role do RDNs have when serving on the team that is treating a person with an eating disorder?

-improving nutritional status -helping a patient avoid a relapse -encouraging a healthy eating pattern

The female athlete triad is characterized by______.

-menstrual disturbances -low energy availability -reduced bone density

Energy balance is thought of as energy input versus energy output. Identify the components that contribute to the "energy output" of this equation.

-metabolism -physical activity -digestion

Examples of energy output include______.

-muscle cell contraction -liver detoxification -nutrient absorption

Identify the components of energy output not involving basal metabolism.

-physical activity -absorption of nutrients -digestion of nutrients

The need for women to have a higher body fat when compared to men is to maintain______.

-reproductive functions -estrogen production

Which of the following contribute to basal metabolism?

-respiration of the lungs -heart function -activity of the liver, brain, and kidney

Factors that affect the basal metabolic rate include______.

-surface area -body composition -sex

When calculating your estimated energy requirement, you will need to incorporate your______.

-weight -height -age

The reasonable number of calories consumed by women wanting to lose weight should range from ______ kcal/day.

1200-1500

There are approximately ________ kilocalories in one pound of flesh.

3500

People who choose bariatric surgery should have a BMI equal to or greater than______.

40

A ____ loss of excess body fat can increase HDL levels and reduce blood pressure.

5-10%

To successfully maintain weight loss, one should strive for an average of ______ minutes of exercise daily.

60

The compound in which the body stores energy derived from breaking the chemical bonds of our biological fuels is______.

ATP

The energy released from food is captured in special compounds called

ATP

____________is an over-the-counter version of orlistat, a weight-loss medication that blocks the digestion of fat in the small intestine.

Alli

Which FDA approved weight loss device involves opening a port on the abdomen and emptying some of the stomach contents into the toilet?

Aspire Assist

What is the numerical value that reflects body weight adjusted for height and is used to assess risk for chronic health problems?

BMI

Diet with gimmicks

Cabbage Soup Diet, Grapefruit Diet

Low-Carbohydrate

Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution

Age, physical activity, weight and height are variables in the equation to calculate your total energy needs, known as your _____.

Estimated Energy Requirement

_______ fat forms a protective structure under the abdominal muscle whereas ____________ fat holds skin in place.

Visceral; Subcutaneous

A severe psychological disturbance characterized by self-imposed starvation is

anorexia nervosa

___________ medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of obesity.

bariatrics

The eating disorder that features recurrent episodes of overeating that are not followed by purging is called __________ ________ __________

binge eating disorder

The major factor that influences your basal metabolic rate is _____.

body composition

The relationship between body weight and increased risk of chronic disease can be numerically assessed using the

body mass index

The severe psychological condition characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging is called

bulimia nervosa

The term used to describe the calories that cells use to perform their activities is called _____.

energy output

Which fat distribution pattern is not associated with an increased disease risk?

fat storage primarily in the buttocks and thighs

Both _________(nature) and the ________ (nurture) interact to influence a person's risk of becoming overweight.

genetics; environment

Ghrelin

hormone released by stomach that stimulates eating

Leptin

hormone released by the adipose tissue to reduce hunger and inhibit fat storage

Cholecystokinin

hormone released by the small intestine that stimulates the brain to suppress appetite

Which of the following is not an environmental influence on food consumption?

hunger

The method of estimating total body fat by weighing the individual on a standard scale and then weighing him or her submerged in water is known as ______.

hydrostatic weighing (underwater weighing)

A positive energy balance evidenced by decreased physical activity and increased calorie consumption all contribute to ______.

increased fat storage and obesity

Low-fat

matches Choice, The Macrobiotic Diet, Pritikin Diet The Macrobiotic Diet, Pritikin Diet

Principles of behavior ______________are critical components of weight reduction and maintenance.

modification

Weight loss "triggers" often serve as _______ to lose weight.

motivators

An unhealthy preoccupation with the body not being sufficiently muscular is called

muscle dysmorphia

Episodic food binges not followed by purging that take place after the evening meal and when the person wakes from sleep during the night is called

night eating syndrome

Overweight and __________ are the two most common nutritional disorders in the United States.

obesity

A weight-loss medication currently approved by the FDA for long-term use is______.

orlistat

________is the sense that enough food or beverages have been consumed to satisfy hunger.

satiety

The energy used for the digestion, absorption, and processing of food is called the

thermic effect of food

The body components that make up weight include fat-free mass and

total body fat


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