Question 1

A food with high energy density has a small number of calories per ounce of weight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with eating disorders view food as a source of pleasure that reinforces positive views about themselves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define overweight and obesity, as well as the health risks associated with these conditions.

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Overweight and obesity are both terms us...

Question 4

Which of the following actions characterize(s)  bulimia nervosa?

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A)   a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight
B)   high fat intake and a low level of physical activity
C)   alternating binge eating and purging through vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
D)   normal food consumption interrupted by episodes of high consumptionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which hormone is believed to be linked to obesity?

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A)   leptin
B)   adrenaline
C)   epinephrine
D)   creatineE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Energy density is a measure of the ________ per ounce or gram of food.

Accepted Answer

A)   fiber
B)   fat
C)   calories
D)   vitaminsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

What does the fiber in diet pills do?

Accepted Answer

A)   It satisfies a person's normal daily fiber requirement.
B)   It has been clinically demonstrated to facilitate weight loss.
C)   It provides significant dietary fiber and suppresses appetite.
D)   It acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine and not the stomach.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Treatment of eating disorders usually involves addressing both eating patterns and psychological issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the best way to control one's body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Balance calories consumed with calories expended.
B)   Follow the latest commercial weight loss program.
C)   Take dietary supplements and eat a low-calorie diet.
D)   Consume a low-carbohydrate diet.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately what percentage of American adults are overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)   30%
B)   50%
C)   70%
D)   90%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

For people who undergo weight-loss surgery, the ultimate key to success is

Accepted Answer

A)   choosing the right image of an ideal body.
B)   an ongoing program of medication.
C)   motivation and adequate follow-up.
D)   the choice of surgery method.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

A)   It lowers the resting metabolic rate.
B)   It raises the resting metabolic rate.
C)   It requires more fat in the diet.
D)   It makes it easier to gain weight.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Name and describe three major types of eating disorders. List three suggestions for what a person can do to help someone with an eating disorder.

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Three major types of eating disorders ar...

Question 14

Discuss the various types of weight-loss programs-noncommercial, commercial, and clinical-as well as the criteria for choosing which one is best for a particular individual.

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There are various types of weight-loss p...

Question 15

Not getting enough sleep can cause an increase of BMI, as well as abdominal obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which characteristic is most likely to indicate a binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating alone
B)   purging
C)   eating when hungry
D)   eating slowlyE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Define body image; discuss the relationship between body image, gender, and ethnicity; and list ways to avoid and overcome body image problems.

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Body image refers to a person's percepti...

Question 18

Which is an example of a snack that is low in energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)   an apple
B)   crackers
C)   a cookie
D)   an ice cream coneE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

If both parents are obese, there is an 80% risk of their children being obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research indicates that people who struggle with their weight also tend to have extremely high self-esteem, with a tendency to think that they have already achieved an "ideal self."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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