Question 1

If you have a friend with an eating disorder,it is a good strategy to offer advice about eating habits and praise the person's appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since 1983,how much (as a percentage) has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   18%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which group has a higher metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   people who exercise on a regular basis
B)   people with a history of weight loss
C)   women as compared to men
D)   sedentary peopleE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)   one small meal per day
B)   small, frequent meals, on a regular basis
C)   three larger meals per day with no snacks
D)   one large meal in the eveningE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Most over-the-counter diet aids containing fiber contribute about half of a day's recommended dietary fiber intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   25
C)   30
D)   40E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most people overestimate the amount of food and calories they consume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is recommended that a person should lose no more than 0.5 to 2 pounds per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   as an antidote for boredom
B)   to alleviate loneliness
C)   to satisfy hunger needs
D)   as a pickup for fatigueE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have an unrealistically positive body image.
B)   They have an accurate body image.
C)   They are at increased risk for depression and suicide.
D)   They avoiding looking at themselves or focusing on their physical appearance.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which lifestyle factor leads to successful weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)   scheduling more relaxation time
B)   eating to relieve emotional distress
C)   not using food as a means of coping
D)   eating large meals three times a dayE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which element in the energy balance equation is under individual control?

Accepted Answer

A)   energy for food digestion
B)   energy for resting metabolism
C)   energy for basic body functions
D)   energy intake from foodE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   a refusal to eat enough food to maintain normal, healthy body weight
B)   high fat intake and 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 B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

On average,how many minutes per day do Americans exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   60
B)   45
C)   30
D)   15E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Ninety-five percent of people affected by anorexia nervosa are women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Disturbed eating patterns can develop when food is used to regulate emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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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Exam 9: Weight Management

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

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Disturbed eating patterns can develop when food is used to regulate emotions.

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On average,how many minutes per day do Americans exercise?

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Which element in the energy balance equation is under individual control?

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Which characterizes bulimia nervosa?

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If you have a friend with an eating disorder,it is a good strategy to offer advice about eating habits and praise the person's appearance.

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

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Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

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Which is true of people with body dysmorphic disorder?

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It is recommended that a person should lose no more than 0.5 to 2 pounds per week.

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Which lifestyle factor leads to successful weight management?

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Which group has a higher metabolic rate?

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Since 1983,how much (as a percentage) has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

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Most over-the-counter diet aids containing fiber contribute about half of a day's recommended dietary fiber intake.

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A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

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Ninety-five percent of people affected by anorexia nervosa are women.

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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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Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually limited to people with a BMI equal to or greater than what level?

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