Question 1

The bottom line on nonprescription diet aids is caveat emptor which means :

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A)   avoid at all costs.
B)   use in moderation.
C)   let the buyer beware.
D)   consumer's choice.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry, EXCEPT

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A)   60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity.
B)   diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat.
C)   frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight.
D)   very-low-carbohydrate diets.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over _.

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A)   50
B)   45
C)   30
D)   40E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of kilograms since coming to university. He has never had a weight problem. He was always active every day in high school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably aren't as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He doesn't snack between meals because he doesn't get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan isn't involved with any university sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and has a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in university than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance betwee classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor an he has to wait to get an elevator. The most likely cause of Alan's weight gain is

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

Question 5

Define diabetes and pre-diabetes, and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes. List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Question 6

Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   type 2 diabetes.
B)   metabolic syndrome.
C)   type 1 diabetes.
D)   heart disease.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

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A)   resting metabolic rate
B)   activity assessments
C)   caloric intake estimates
D)   waist circumferenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

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A)   Elevated blood glucose levels associated with pre-diabetes do not increase heart attack risk, but levels associated with full-blown diabetes do.
B)   Treatment with medication is more important than lifestyle measures for people with pre-diabetes.
C)   About 10% of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes.
D)   Risk of a heart attack or stroke is increased by 50%.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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 C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

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A)   wholegrain rice.
B)   French fries.
C)   white bread.
D)   soft drinks.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Approximately how many genes are associated with obesity?

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A)   300
B)   10
C)   100
D)   600E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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A)   restore adequate body weight.
B)   provide vitamin supplements.
C)   initiate psychological support.
D)   change the person's body image.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

All of the following are strategies to lower the energy density of your diet, EXCEPT:

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A)   include a green salad or fruit salad with meals.
B)   snack on fresh fruits and vegetables rather than crackers or cookies.
C)   eat fruit with breakfast and for dessert.
D)   start meals with a bowl of creamy soup.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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

Question 15

Approximately what percentage of total body fat is subcutaneous fat?

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A)   40%
B)   60%
C)   80%
D)   20%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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A)   purging
B)   eating alone
C)   eating when not hungry
D)   eating more rapidly than normalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Visceral fat accounts for approximately percent of total body fat in women.

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A)   6%
B)   13%
C)   10%
D)   17%E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

In general a low-calorie diet should have calories per day.

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A)   1200-1500
B)   1800-2100
C)   1500-1800
D)   1000-1200E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   building strength during exercise.
B)   burning calories during the exercise itself.
C)   increasing resting metabolic rate.
D)   increasing muscle mass.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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

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

Exam 4: Weight Management

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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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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Approximately what percentage of total body fat is subcutaneous fat?

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Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

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Visceral fat accounts for approximately percent of total body fat in women.

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Approximately how many genes are associated with obesity?

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All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry, EXCEPT

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The bottom line on nonprescription diet aids is caveat emptor which means :

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Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over _.

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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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All of the following are strategies to lower the energy density of your diet, EXCEPT:

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In general a low-calorie diet should have calories per day.

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The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT

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All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

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Define diabetes and pre-diabetes, and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes. List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

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Exam 4: Weight Management

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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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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Approximately what percentage of total body fat is subcutaneous fat?

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Which of the following is NOT related to obesity?

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Exercise affects metabolic rate by doing all of the following, EXCEPT

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Researchers frequently use BMI in conjunction with to examine the health risks associated with body weight.

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Visceral fat accounts for approximately percent of total body fat in women.

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Approximately how many genes are associated with obesity?

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All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry, EXCEPT

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The bottom line on nonprescription diet aids is caveat emptor which means :

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Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over _.

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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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All of the following are strategies to lower the energy density of your diet, EXCEPT:

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In general a low-calorie diet should have calories per day.

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The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT

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All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

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Define diabetes and pre-diabetes, and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes. List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

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