Question 1

The success (attain and maintain reduced weight for 3 to 5 years) of non-surgical weight reduction programs has been reported to be approximately ________ for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  40%
B)  5%
C)  25%
D)  0%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

For most adults,the greatest portion of their energy expenditure is for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity
B)  basal metabolism
C)  thermic effect of food
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Sally has had a rough day at work.Before she decided to lose weight,she would have normally gone straight to the freezer and eaten a large bowl of ice cream.Now,she recognizes that stress is a trigger for her to overeat.What strategy is Sally using to control her problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chian-breaking
B)  Cognitive restructuring
C)  Contingency management
D)  Self-monitoringE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Women carry more body fat than men for reproductive purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Anorexia nervosa can be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsive eating
B)  purging
C)  hyperactivity
D)  psychological denial of appetiteE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The semi-starvation of anorexia nervosa results in many physiological changes,such as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased basal metabolism
B)  lanugo
C)  iron-deficiency anemia
D)  dry,scaly,cold skin
E)  All of these choices are accurate.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The highest rate of weight-loss success and maintenance among people with morbid obesity is seen with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) 
B)  jaw wiring
C)  gastroplasty
D)  commercial weight-loss programsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A condition of self-induced semi-starvation is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia
B)  anorexia nervosa
C)  kwashiorkor
D)  baryophobiaE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A weight-loss program is probably a fad diet if it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recommends expensive nutrient supplements
B)  uses testimonials from famous people to promote the diet
C)  promotes quick weight loss
D)  guarantees weight-loss success for everyone
E)  All of these choices are accurate.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A weight-reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exceeds 10% of starting weight
B)  is maintained
C)  results in a BMI of below 25
D)  All of these choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Anorexic individuals have trouble maintaining normal body temperature because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of body fat as insulation
B)  lack of appropriate clothing as the person tries to show off his/her extreme thinness
C)  increased synthesis of the thyroid hormone
D)  wearing baggy clothesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Underwater weighing assesses body composition based on the principle that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lean body tissue is more dense than adipose tissue
B)  adipose tissue is more dense than lean body tissue
C)  adipose tissue is composed of mostly water
D)  body fluids are not being weighed using this methodE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A "thrifty metabolism" is a genetic predisposition that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  causes a person to expend higher-than-average energy at rest
B)  enables a person to store fat readily
C)  enables a person to expend fat readily
D)  None of these choices are accurate.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The thermic effect of food accounts for approximately ______ of energy consumed each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 10%
B)  11% to 15%
C)  16% to 20%
D)  50%E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Consumption of a very-low-calorie diet ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases BMR by about 10% to 20%
B)  decreases BMR by about 10% to 20%
C)  has no effect on BMRD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 16

Kevin wants to treat himself to a hot fudge sundae whenever he has a stressful day.He decides that a more appropriate response to a stressful day would be a brisk walk.Which of the following behavior modification techniques has he used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive restructuring
B)  Self-monitoring
C)  Contingency management
D)  Stimulus controlE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The best predictor of your basal metabolic rate is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  your exercise pattern
B)  what you had for breakfast
C)  your lean body mass
D)  environmental temperatureE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Genes account for up to 20% of weight differences between people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A healthy weight for an individual should not be based exclusively on weight,but on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of lean body tissue
B)  energy intake versus energy expenditure
C)  body size of family members
D)  total amount of body fat,location of body fat,and presence or absence of weight-related medical problemsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Satiety is largely regulated by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary gland
B)  cerebral cortex
C)  hypothalamus
D)  liverE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

A weight-reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss ________.

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Genes account for up to 20% of weight differences between people.

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The best predictor of your basal metabolic rate is ________.

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A weight-loss program is probably a fad diet if it ________.

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Underwater weighing assesses body composition based on the principle that ________.

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A condition of self-induced semi-starvation is called ________.

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The semi-starvation of anorexia nervosa results in many physiological changes,such as ________.

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Anorexic individuals have trouble maintaining normal body temperature because of ________.

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Satiety is largely regulated by the ________.

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Women carry more body fat than men for reproductive purposes.

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A healthy weight for an individual should not be based exclusively on weight,but on ________.

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Consumption of a very-low-calorie diet ________.

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A "thrifty metabolism" is a genetic predisposition that ________.

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For most adults,the greatest portion of their energy expenditure is for ________.

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Anorexia nervosa can be defined as ________.

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Sally has had a rough day at work.Before she decided to lose weight,she would have normally gone straight to the freezer and eaten a large bowl of ice cream.Now,she recognizes that stress is a trigger for her to overeat.What strategy is Sally using to control her problem behavior?

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Kevin wants to treat himself to a hot fudge sundae whenever he has a stressful day.He decides that a more appropriate response to a stressful day would be a brisk walk.Which of the following behavior modification techniques has he used?

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The highest rate of weight-loss success and maintenance among people with morbid obesity is seen with ________.

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The success (attain and maintain reduced weight for 3 to 5 years) of non-surgical weight reduction programs has been reported to be approximately ________ for adults.

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The thermic effect of food accounts for approximately ______ of energy consumed each day.

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