Weight gain in college men is linked to

increased workload

alcohol consumption

increased physical activity

eating late at night

You are more likely to be overweight if you

make less money

walk to school

live in a neighborhood with more supermarkets

have limited access to fast-food restaurants

The feeling of fullness indicates

hunger

appetite

satiety

set-point

A BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher would indicate that the person is:

underweight

borderline overweight

of average weight for his/her height

considered to be obese

College women tend to ____________ their weight; college men tend to _____________ their weight.

underestimate; overestimate

be more accepting of; overestimate

underestimate; be more accepting of

overestimate; underestimate

A life-threatening condition in which body mass index is above 40 is called

bulimia

mild obesity

moderate obesity

severe (morbid) obestiy

_____________________ is a metabolic disorder that has been linked to obesity

malaria

shingles

Type 2 Diabetes

Hepatitis

A surgical procedure used to help obese patients lose weight by stapling the stomach, allowing less food to
pass through, is known as

banding

gastric bypass

thermogenesis

appetite-suppressant procedure

Worldwide, one in ______ adults is obese.

5

10

20

25

The psychological desire to eat is known as

hunger

appetite

satiety

glucose intolerance
What is meant by the basal metabolic rate?

body mass index

metabolism

calories to sustain your body at rest

appetite

It is estimated that 30 percent of new cases of obesity are a direct result of

passive television viewing

emotional influences

physical activity

more calories in food

All of the following are factors that increase the risk of developing eating disorders except

social pressure

an obsessive-compulsive personality

having perfectionistic traits

being between the ages of 25 and 35

Weight gain in college women is linked to

increased workload

alcohol consumption

increased physical activity

eating late at night

Which of the following statements is true?

Culture will shape views of beauty and health.

Historically, being thin has always been viewed as more beautiful.

Women who read fashion magazines are more accepting of their bodies.

Boys are not influenced by media images.

The physiological drive to consume food is known as

caloric need

hunger

satiety

appetite

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

refusal to maintain a normal weight

intense fear of gaining weight

in women, severe menstrual cramps

distorted body image

Which statement describes an individual who cannot stop putting food into her mouth, and who continues to
eat when full?

She is on a diet

She is anorexic

She is a compulsive eater

She is morbidly obese

All of the following are contributors to being overweight and obese except

fast food

social networks

genetics

drug use

An individual is considered overweight if their body mass index is above

15

20

25

30