Health 1-Chapter 12: Weight Managment

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What does the Centers for Disease Control consider a healthy, gradual weight loss?

1-2 pounds per week

About ______% of women with anorexia die from medical complications.

10

Essential fat comprises ______% of men's body weight.

3-5

True or false: Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat.

False Reason: BMI is correlated to body fat, but it does not directly measure it.

In the United States, the energy equation generally is tipped

Toward "energy in"

Fat cells secrete the hormone _________, which tells the brain the size of the body's fat stores.

leptin

When deciding on a weight-loss goal, individuals should focus most on their

lifestyle.

Amenorrhea is the absence of ______ in women.

menstruation

What is the sum of all the processes the body uses to obtain and utilize food energy called?

metabolism

People with very low body fat may suffer from which of the following?

muscle wastage eating disorders fatigue

It is possible to lose weight when you maintain a(n) ______ energy balance.

negative

What is the study of how genes and nutrients interact with each other and how genetic variations can cause individuals to respond differently to nutrients?

nutrigenomics

___________ is a serious degree of overweight that has a number of health risks.

obesity

A medicine can cause weight loss if it

reduces feelings of hunger. increases feelings of fullness.

The amount of subcutaneous fat is measured by the ________ measurement technique.

skinfold

Which of the following are common characteristics of anorexic people?

socially insecure introverted

What type of fat is measured by the skinfold measurement technique?

subcutaneous

Which of the following are standard categories of body weight status based on BMI?

underweight obese healthy weight

Which of the following are the simplest methods for measuring body fat distribution?

waist-to-hip ratio calculation waist circumference measurement

You can calculate your BMI by dividing

your body weight by the square of your height.

People on a safe and effective weight loss program should plan to lose how many pounds per week?

0.5 to 2

According to researchers, about ______ deaths is associated with being overweight.

1 in 5

About how much of a person's daily energy is expended during food digestion?

10%

Obesity diminishes a person's life expectancy by about ______ years.

10-20

About ______% of American men suffer from binge-eating disorder.

2

Body dysmorphic disorder affects about ______% of Americans.

2

Men with ______ body fat are considered obese.

25%

Because the recommended daily intake of fiber is ______ grams, over-the-counter fiber supplements do not have a pronounced effect on appetite control.

25-38

Many diet aids that use fiber contain ______ or fewer grams of fiber.

3

For women, a waist circumference greater but not less than ______ inches is associated with a greater risk for chronic disease.

35

Weight loss with appetite suppressants tends to level off after ______ on a medication.

4-6 months

The NHANES recommends weight loss surgery only for patients with a BMI of ______ or more.

40

Complications of diabetes include which of the following?

Hypertension Nerve damage Kidney failure

Which of the following statements about anorexia nervosa is true?

It is characterized by self-starvation.

Most of the fat in the body is stored in

adipose tissue.

Which of the following are common features of a commercial weight loss program?

advice on behavior modification group support nutrition education

People who store fat in their abdominal region have ______ obesity, giving them an apple-shaped form.

android

Intestinal, or gut, flora is made up of millions of _______

bacteria

In order for a person to maintain current body weight, his or her energy intake must ______ output.

be equal to

Researchers have determined that genes affect which of the following?

body size body fat distribution body shape

Which of the following are common symptoms of anorexia in women?

cold intolerance not menstruating dry skin

What are gimmicks used by some diet books?

combining foods in specific ways matching eating to blood types

Which of the following are examples of foods that are high in energy density?

cookies ice cream potato chips

Lack of physical exercise can result in which of the following?

decreases resting metabolic rate reduced cardiovascular health

Which are ways to increase the nutrient density of your diet?

eating fruit with breakfast eating a green salad with meals

What are some common eating behaviors of people who are suffering from binge-eating disorder?

eating when not hungry eating until overfull rapid eating

The incidence of obesity in women and children ______ as income level ______.

falls; rises

True or False: About 75% of American adults meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

false

True or false: The primary goal of the beauty and fitness industry is to make you feel satisfied with your appearance.

false

The number of fat cells a person is born with is

genetically determined.

What are the three common types of diabetes?

gestational type 1 type 2

People who store fat in the hips, buttocks, and thighs have ______ obesity, giving them a pear-shaped form.

gynoid

People who are most successful with online weight loss programs tend to

have regular online contact.

Which of the following are common side effects of weight loss drugs?

headaches sleeplessness nervousness

BMI is a measure of body weight that is based on the concept that weight should be proportional to _________

height

BMI is a measure of body weight that is based on the concept that weight should be proportional to ___________

height

Clinical weight loss programs are typically located in a ______ setting.

hospital

Diabetes is associated with increase rates of

hypertension.

Which of the following are benefits of physical activity?

improving quality of sleep burning calories increasing self-esteem

In order to lose weight, you should

initiate an exercise program. make modest reductions in energy intake.

Which of the following are strategies for lowering energy density in the diet?

limiting the serving size of butter and cheese

Which of the following are health risks of bulimia nervosa?

liver damage erosion of tooth enamel

Eating every 3 to 4 hours does what to the body?

maintains muscle mass prevents between-meal hunger

Weight loss aids that are ______ are not regulated as heavily as over-the-counter medications.

marketed as dietary supplements

What are the main elements in the treatment of eating disorders?

medical management psychotherapy

What are the primary treatments for people with BDD?

medication therapy

What do the most effective online weight loss programs offer?

member-to-member support access to staff professionals

For women, hormonal changes during ______ can increase fat accumulation.

menopause puberty pregnancy

The Federal Trade Commission reports that ______ of ads for weight loss products make false claims.

more than 50%

Eating is often used as a way to distract oneself from which of the following?

negative emotions stress

Research indicates that individuals with weight problems often have

negative emotions.

Major risk factors for diabetes include

obesity. lifestyle. age.

Clinical weight loss programs are typically designed for those who are severely ______

overweight

What is the general term for total body weight that is above the recommended range for good health?

overweight

BMI is often inaccurate for certain groups, including which of the following?

people under 5 feet tall older people with little muscle mass people with a muscular, athletic build

An obesogenic environment promotes overconsumption of calories while discouraging what?

physical activity

Which of the following are ways to develop a positive body image?

practice body acceptance view eating as morally neutral focus on healthy habits

Which of the following are signs of disordered eating?

preoccupation with thoughts about food feelings of guilt after a meal use of laxatives after meals

What types foods promoted by the food industry contribute to an obesogenic environment?

processed food high-calorie food

Which of the following are functions of gut flora?

producing vitamins digesting food

Consumers should be particularly careful to evaluate the use of weight-loss products that do which of the following?

promise rapid weight loss claim to have a secret to success

Which disorders fall under the category of "other specified feeding or eating disorders"?

purging disorder night eating syndrome atypical anorexia nervosa

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the energy required to maintain which of the following?

respiration heart rate blood pressure

Which of the following is the first step in treatment of anorexia nervosa?

restoring adequate body weight

The rise in obesity can be linked to ______ time.

screen

The greater the disparity between the ideal self and actual self, the greater the impact on

self-esteem

An eating disorder is a psychological condition that is characterized by which of the following?

severe disturbances in body image

Commercial weight loss programs should do which of the following?

share with clients what expected outcomes are have a registered dietitian on staff provide information about all fees

Early warning signs of diabetes include which of the following?

slow wound healing frequent infections excessive hunger or thirst

A rare result of binge eating is rupture of the

stomach

Individuals concerned about their weight should do which of the following?

think positively eat healthy foods exercise regularly

How do people use eating as a way to cope, comparable to the way people use drugs, alcohol, or gambling?

to alleviate loneliness to escape problems to combat boredom

Women involved in activities that emphasize bodily appearance may develop the female athlete ______ syndrome.

triad

True or false: Ethnicity plays a role in determining who will develop diabetes.

true Reason: Native Americans, Alaska Natives, African Americans, and Hispanics have higher rates of diabetes than Asian Americans and white Americans.

Type ___ diabetes is strongly associated with obesity.

two

Which type of diabetes is associated with children or adolescents?

type 1 diabetes

Physical activity accounts for ______% of total daily expended energy.

20-30

Genetic makeup accounts for about ______% of a person's total body fat.

25-40

A reasonable level of weight loss over 6 months for someone who is obese would be ______% of body weight.

5-10

The percentage of American adults who are considered morbidly obese is about ______%.

8

Essential fat comprises ______% of women's body weight.

8-12

Women with less than ______% body fat are considered underweight.

8-12

Children of two obese parents have a(n) ______% risk of becoming obese.

80

Which of the following statements about slow weight gain are true?

Slow weight gain is a major cause of overweight and obesity. It refers to gaining one or two pounds per year.

According to MyPlate, which of the following influence recommended daily energy intake?

age gender activity level

Prescription weight loss drugs work best in conjunction with ________ modification

behavior

What are the main categories of eating disorders?

binge-eating disorder anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa

Which of the following are methods for determining body composition?

bioelectrical impedance analysis skinfold measurement magnetic resonance imaging

What is the disease that disrupts normal metabolism, interfering with cells' ability to take in glucose for energy production?

diabetes mellitus

Chronic conditions commonly associated with obesity include

diabetes. sleep disorders. cancer.

Which of the following are often used to substitute all or some of a person's daily food intake?

diet food bars canned diet drinks

Which of the following is associated with obesity?

doubled mortality rates

A genetic tendency toward obesity may be mitigated by _________ (nonhereditary) factors, including diet and exercise.

environmental

True or false: It is easier to maintain a given weight after gaining and losing a large number of pounds than it is to maintain a long-term original weight.

false

True or false: According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who lose weight quickly are more likely to maintain the weight loss than those who lose weight gradually.

false: Reason: People who lose weight gradually and steadily are more successful at keeping weight off.

BMI does not differentiate between ______ weight and ______ weight.

fat; fat-free

Which of the following is not a result of skipping meals?

feeling full all day

Which of the following are proper ways to use food?

foster growth fuel life's activities

Which of the following foods are low in energy density?

fresh vegetables fresh fruits air-popped popcorn

Which of the following is a consequence of reliance on formula drinks and food bars?

rapid short-term weight loss

Which of the following are features of a responsible, safe weight loss program?

recommending a balanced die t promoting slow, steady weight loss including plans for weight maintenance


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