Question 1

Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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A)  reduced activity level.
B)  poor eating habits.
C)  the inevitable weight gain associated with getting older.
D)  stress related to leaving home.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  paying special attention to portion sizes.
B)  serving meals on large plates and bowls.
C)  avoiding late night eating.
D)  eating slowly.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

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A)  true percent body fat.
B)  an accurate index of body composition.
C)  a range of recommended body weights associated with the lowest mortality.
D)  an accurate assessment of obesity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

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A)  underweight.
B)  normal weight.
C)  overweight.
D)  obese.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

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Question 7

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adverse effects of ephedrine include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  elevated blood pressure.
B)  appetite suppression.
C)  panic attacks.
D)  seizures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to:

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A)  type 2 diabetes.
B)  heart disease.
C)  metabolic syndrome.
D)  all of the above.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 10

The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:

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A)  epigenetics.
B)  nutrigenetics.
C)  genetics
D)  alimentation genetics.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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A)  one small meal per day
B)  four to five small meals per day,including breakfast and snacks
C)  three larger meals per day with no snacks
D)  one large meal in the eveningE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Diabetes is associated with all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  kidney failure.
B)  seizures.
C)  amputations.
D)  blindness.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management,EXCEPT:

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A)  overeating to alleviate lonliness.
B)  eating a well balanced diet.
C)  eating to stay awake.
D)  eating as an antidote to boredom.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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A)  It is located at waist level.
B)  It contains many biologically active substances.
C)  It is considered an active endocrine organ.
D)  It is not associated with increased health risks.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

All of the following are potential side effects of weight loss surgery for individuals with poor cardiorespiratory fitness,EXCEPT:

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A)  stroke.
B)  kidney failure.
C)  death.
D)  diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What type of fat is located on or within organs,such as the liver,heart,and brain?

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A)  subcutaneous
B)  visceral
C)  topical
D)  ectopicE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 17

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

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The energy balance equation is a simple ...

Question 18

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  being of certain racial and ethnic groups
B)  living in a city
C)  family eating patterns
D)  having a low incomeE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Diets high in protein and saturated fat have been linked with all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  increased risk of heart disease.
B)  high blood pressure.
C)  cancer.
D)  low breathing rate.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) D

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Body mass index is a direct measure of fat-free mass.

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The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

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A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

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Define body image,and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men.In addition,list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

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Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

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Adverse effects of ephedrine include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to:

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The study of how nutrients and genes interact and how genetic variations can cause people to respond differently to nutrients in food is:

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Which of the following patterns of eating is recommended for weight management?

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Diabetes is associated with all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management,EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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All of the following are potential side effects of weight loss surgery for individuals with poor cardiorespiratory fitness,EXCEPT:

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What type of fat is located on or within organs,such as the liver,heart,and brain?

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Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management.What parts of the equation are under individual control,and how can the equation be tipped in favor of weight loss and weight gain?

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Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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