Ch12 Weight Management Full Test Bank

Chapter 12: Weight Management

TEST QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following factors play a role in obesity?
   1. behavior
   2. culture
   3. genetics
   4. socioeconomic status
   5. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of an environmental influence on obesity?
   1. widespread availability of food.
   2. supersizing of American portions
   3. slow metabolism
   4. parks to exercise in

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. A Body Mass Index above ____ is considered obese.
   1. 20
   2. 25
   3. 30
   4. 35

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. Jason has a BMI of 24. Which category does he fall into?

a. underweight

b. normal weight

c. overweight

d. obese

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. Which type of fat is more threatening to your health?
   1. fat around the stomach
   2. fat around the hips
   3. brown fat
   4. white fat

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. An obese individual is at increased risk for:
   1. low blood pressure
   2. low blood cholesterol
   3. heart disease
   4. low blood sugar

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. An obese person is more likely to have:

a. Type 2 diabetes

b. a stroke

c. some forms of cancer

d. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. A good sandwich idea for dieters is:
   1. turkey and cheese club sandwich with mayonnaise
   2. chicken salad on a whole‑wheat bagel
   3. corned beef, lettuce, and tomato on pumpernickel bread
   4. whole-wheat pita stuffed with fresh vegetables and low‑fat yogurt

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Application

Section Reference: 12.2

1. A good substitute for French fries is:
   1. an extra serving of meat
   2. sliced apples
   3. buttered noodles
   4. cheese-stuffed baked potato

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Application

Section Reference: 12.2

1. A weight loss diet should be:
   1. high in protein
   2. high in carbohydrate
   3. low in fat
   4. lower in kcalories than what you normally eat

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. A weight reduction diet should emphasize:
   1. fruits and vegetables
   2. whole grains
   3. fat-free or low-fat dairy
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Which snack is lowest in kcalories?
   1. air-popped popcorn with chili powder
   2. tortilla chips with sour cream dip
   3. crackers with cheese
   4. chocolate whole milk

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Application

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Overweight individuals who lose even relatively small amounts of weight are likely to:
   1. lower their blood pressure
   2. raise bad cholesterol
   3. raise blood sugar
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. A woman should not eat less than ___________ kcalories a day, even when dieting.

a. 1500

b. 1200

c. 1000

d. 800

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. When trying to lose weight, eat foods that have lots of:

a. fat

b. water

c. fiber

d. b and c

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. When dieting, limit how much you eat of:

a. refined grains and added sugars in cookies

b. fiber in fresh fruit

c. protein in chicken

d. alcoholic drinks

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. The key to a successful exercise program is:
   1. choosing an enjoyable activity
   2. good running sneakers
   3. overexerting yourself
   4. listening to music while exercising

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Regular physical activity helps to:

a. control appetite

b. strengthen the heart

c. improves self-esteem

d. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. To lose weight and keep it off, you should increase your weekly minutes of aerobic physical activity to:

a. 100 minutes

b. 150 minutes

c. 200 minutes

d. 250 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Jogging or playing soccer would be considered a:

a. moderate intensity activity

b. vigorous intensity activity

c. stretching activity

d. light activity

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Keeping your kitchen counter clear of all foods except fruit is an example of:

a. self-monitoring

b. stimulus or cue control

c. reinforcement

d. self-control

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. One reward that would be inappropriate when trying to lose weight is:
   1. eating a special treat
   2. seeing a friend
   3. watching television
   4. doing a hobby

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Strategies that appear to support weight maintenance include:
   1. keeping eating patterns consistent regardless of changes in routine
   2. continued exercise
   3. continued self-monitoring
   4. all of the above

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Which of the following is a dieting myth?

a. Eat 3 meals and snack as needed.

b. Use non-fat or low-fat milk.

c. Natural or herbal weight-loss products are safe and effective.

d. Weigh yourself frequently.

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.3

True or False

1. Eating fewer kcalories than you use will result in weight gain.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.1

1. BMI is not useful for a very muscular person.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. When losing weight, weigh yourself once a month so you don’t get discouraged.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Whatever diet you choose, be sure to get in adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, whole grain, legumes, fat-free or low-ft dairy, and lean proteins.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. When dieting, you should do moderate intensity activity 1½ hours/week.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Appetite is when you are physically hungry.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Walking briskly (at 3-1/2 mph) is considered moderate level activity.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. An example of a behavioral modification technique that may help you lose weight is to plan meals and make a shopping list.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Nuts are fattening and you should not eat them if you are dieting.

a. True

b. False

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.3

Essay

1. How do people who have lost weight keep it off long-term?

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Briefly discuss three benefits of exercise for someone trying to lose weight.

Difficulty: Easy

Bloom’s: Knowledge

Section Reference: 12.2

1. Give five examples of low-kcalorie snacks.

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Application

Section Reference: 12.2

37. Write a low-kcalorie dinner menu including one menu item in each of these categories: appetizer, entrée, side dish, dessert. Evaluate your menu based on flavor and appearance.

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Synthesis and Evaluation

Section Reference: 12.2

38. Why is this a dieting myth: Lifting weights is not good to do if you want to lose weight, because it will make you “bulk up.”

Difficulty: Medium

Bloom’s: Comprehension

Section Reference: 12.3