Test Questions & Answers Ch.9 Weight Management 13th Edition

Fit & Well (Fahey), 13e

Chapter 9 Weight Management

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

A) 30%

B) 50%

C) 70%

D) 90%

2) Body mass index (BMI) is most useful for assessing the health risks of

A) muscular athletes.

B) average people.

C) people under 5 feet tall.

D) older adults with little muscle mass.

3) What percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals?

A) 5% to 10%

B) 15% to 20%

C) 25% to 30%

D) 35% to 40%

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

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.

5) Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

A) positive energy balance

B) neutral energy balance

C) negative energy balance

D) metabolic balance

6) Which statement about genetic factors in obesity is true?

A) The genetic contribution to obesity is about 75%.

B) The weight of an adopted child is more similar to the weights of the adoptive parents.

C) Researchers have identified a single gene responsible for obesity.

D) Genetic factors influence where on the body extra weight is added.

7) Which is the largest component of metabolism, accounting for about 65% to 70% of daily energy expenditure?

A) physical activity

B) food digestion

C) resting metabolism

D) weight cycling

8) Which group has a higher metabolic rate?

A) people who exercise on a regular basis

B) people with a history of weight loss

C) women as compared to men

D) sedentary people

9) Which hormone is believed to be linked to obesity?

A) leptin

B) adrenaline

C) epinephrine

D) creatine

10) Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

A) 5%

B) 10%

C) 15%

D) 20%

11) The occurrence of obesity is greatest in

A) upper-income households.

B) women in upper-income households.

C) moderate-income households.

D) low-income households.

12) Which statement is true regarding psychological and social factors in eating behaviors?

A) Food is rarely used to help deal with stress.

B) Binge eating usually indicates extreme hunger.

C) Changing eating patterns that are linked to cultural values is usually easy.

D) Food is often associated with social gatherings.

13) Many experts maintain that U.S. agricultural policy encourages farmers to focus on ________ and related byproducts rather than on fruits and vegetables.

A) dairy

B) beef

C) corn

D) pork

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

A) an apple

B) crackers

C) a cookie

D) an ice cream cone

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

A) fiber

B) fat

C) calories

D) vitamins

16) People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

A) protein.

B) fat.

C) carbohydrates.

D) fiber.

17) Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

A) one small meal per day

B) small, frequent meals

C) three larger meals per day

D) one large meal in the evening

18) Research shows that people who lose weight and do not regain it usually burn about 2,800 calories per week in physical activity, which is the equivalent of about one hour of ________ every day.

A) light activity

B) running

C) weightlifting

D) brisk walking

19) What is one effect of having more muscle mass?

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.

20) According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time—using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

A) 4.5

B) 6.5

C) 8.5

D) 10.5

21) Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

A) genetic or hereditary

B) racial or ethnic

C) metabolic or physical

D) dietary or psychosocial

22) How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

A) 15 to 30 minutes

B) 30 to 60 minutes

C) 60 to 90 minutes

D) 90 to 120 minutes

23) To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

A) exercise and intake a large amount of energy.

B) adopt a low-calorie diet.

C) exercise and cut energy intake to a small amount.

D) adopt a high-calorie diet.

24) A healthy, realistic goal for weight loss is to lose ________ pounds per week.

A) 0.5 to 2.0

B) 1.0 to 2.5

C) 1.5 to 3.0

D) 2.0 to 3.5

25) A truly helpful diet book promotes

A) special diets that enable quick weight loss.

B) a balanced approach to diet and exercise.

C) the latest scientific breakthroughs.

D) elimination of one harmful food group.

26) Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

A) The High Protein, High-Fat Diet

B) Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins

C) The Five-Day Fat Burning Program

D) The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss Plan

27) What does the fiber in diet pills do?

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.

28) Noncommercial weight loss programs such as TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) or OA (Overeaters Anonymous) do not advocate

A) exercise or reduced calorie intake.

B) a spiritual orientation.

C) seeking professional diet advice.

D) any particular diet.

29) Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

A) bariatric surgery.

B) aggressive exercise programs.

C) psychotherapy.

D) behavior modification.

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

A) 20

B) 25

C) 30

D) 40

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

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.

32) People with muscle dysmorphia tend to

A) view themselves as small and out of shape.

B) see themselves as being extremely overweight.

C) view themselves as more muscular than they are.

D) avoid building their muscles.

33) Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight?

A) body dysmorphic disorder

B) anorexia nervosa

C) bulimia nervosa

D) binge-eating disorder

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

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 consumption

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

A) eating alone

B) purging

C) eating when hungry

D) eating slowly

36) Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

A) weight that is not below normal.

B) an extremely low body weight.

C) the tendency to binge and purge.

D) excessive nighttime food consumption.

37) A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

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

39) Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

40) A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

41) Overeating can cause the body to create fat cells.

42) Incidence of overweight is related to excessive screen time.

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

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

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

46) 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."

47) Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

48) People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

49) The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

50) Surgical interventions are not recommended if a person has a BMI greater than 40.

51) The body mass index (BMI) of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s, paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

52) African American, European American, and Latina females tend to have similar views on body image.

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

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

55) 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.

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

57) Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

58) Discuss at least two of the factors—genetic, physiological, lifestyle, psychosocial, and environmental—that can contribute to excess body fat.

59) Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

60) Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

61) 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.

62) Describe research pertaining to high-tech monitoring devices (apps and wearables) used to aid overweight patients with weight and fat loss.

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

64) 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.