Nutrition chapter 7

Leptin

The protein produced by fat cells under the direction of the on gene is

D) reduce daily energy intake & energy expenditure

What is the best approach to weight loss? A) avoid foods containing carbohydrates B) eliminate all fats & decrease water intake C) greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss D) reduce daily energy intake & energy expenditure

C) 500 kcal per day deficit

A nutritionally sound weight loss diet might restrict energy daily intake to create A)1000 kcal per month deficit B) 500 kcal per month deficit C)500 kcal per day deficit D)1000 kcal per day deficit

The number decreases when fat is lost from the body

All of the following describe the behavior of fat cells except

C) learn appropriate portion size

Suggestions to change behaviors for successful weight control include A) shop only when hungry B) eat in front of the television for distraction C) learn appropriate portion size D) eat quickly

B) lose fat in trouble sport

Physical activity doesn't help a person to A) lose weight B) lose fat in trouble sport C) retain muscle D) maintain weight loss

B) the necessity for long term dosage

The biggest problem associated with the use of prescri drugs in the treatment of obesity is A) cost B) the necessity for long term dosage C) ineffectiveness D) adverse side affects

Set point theory

The obesity theory that suggest the body chooses to be at a specific weight is

B) genetics and physical inactivity

Two types of diabetes A) set point theory and BMI B) genetics and physical inactivity C) genetics and low carbohydrate diets D) mineral imbalances and fat cell imbalance

Diabetes

Type 1 and type II Genetics and weight

B) drink plenty of water

Which strategy would not help an underweight person to gain weight A) exercise B) drink plenty of water C) eat snacks between meals D) eat large portions of foods