1.

Which hormone signals a decrease in food intake?

ghrelin
thyroid hormone
leptin
cholecystokinin
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QUESTION 2

Individuals who undergo gastric bypass surgery can experience

nutrient deficiencies due to less nutrient absorption.
True
False

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QUESTION 3

Leptin is a hormone made in the stomach that increases hunger.

True
False

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QUESTION 4

A BMI of 30 is considered healthy.

True
False

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QUESTION 5

Which of the following prescription weight-loss medications prevents

the breakdown of fat?
Qsymia
Meridia
Xenical
Belviq
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QUESTION 6

1.

Subcutaneous fat is more likely to lead to health problems than

visceral fat stored around the waist.

True
False

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QUESTION 7

1.

What is the approximate TEF of a 260-calorie plain bagel?

62
2.6
26
260
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QUESTION 8

The fat that surrounds organs in your chest, stomach, and above your
hips is called subcutaneous fat.
True
False

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QUESTION 9

A person needs a(n) energy deficit of approximately 3,500 calories

over time to lose one pound of fat.
True
False

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QUESTION 10

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding dieting

and/or weight-loss diets?
Consuming modest portions of any food is beneficial.
They are designed to reduce calorie intake.
Carbohydrates are the main cause for weight gain.
Americans spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss
programs.
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QUESTION 11

1.

About 60 percent of your daily energy needs is determined by

physical activity.
the thermic effect of food.
your basal metabolic rate.
both physical activity and the thermic effect of food.
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QUESTION 12

David thinks he is overweight and calculated his BMI to be 20. David

should interpret this value as his being
overweight.
underweight.
at a healthy weight.
obese.
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QUESTION 13

1.

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) is the amount of energy the body
expends to meet its basic physiological needs.
True
False

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QUESTION 14

1.

A BodPod measures air displacement as a method of calculating blood

pressure.
True
False

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QUESTION 15

1.

Which of the following surgeries involves the removal of subcutaneous

fat?
gastric bypass
liposuction
gastric banding
valvuloplasty
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QUESTION 16

1.

Weight loss during a low-carbohydrate diet is primarily due to what?

water loss
fat loss
protein loss
None of these answers is correct.
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QUESTION 17

Which hormone is produced in fat tissue that helps regulate body fat
by signaling the reduction of food intake in the brain?
ghrelin
leptin
thyroid hormone
cholecystokinin
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QUESTION 18

1.

Which of the following is a cosmetic procedure and not a way to lose

weight?
gastric banding
liposuction
gastric bypass
sibutramine
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QUESTION 19

Techniques that focus on changing the eating patterns that contribute

to weight gain or impede weight loss are referred to as behavior modification
techniques.
True
False

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QUESTION 20

The fiber in vegetables contributes to their bulk and their ability to

prolong satiety.
True
False

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QUESTION 21

1.

What is lanugo?
very fine, soft hair on the face and arms of people with anorexia
nervosa
a sudden drop in blood pressure from excessive dieting
a side effect of liposuction surgery
a supplement claimed to increase metabolism
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QUESTION 22

The basal metabolism rate (BMR) decreases 1 to 2 percent per decade

for adults.
True
False

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QUESTION 23

A person in negative energy balance can expect to lose weight.

True
False

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QUESTION 24

An overweight person weighs 10 to 15 pounds more than his or her

healthy weight.
True
False

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QUESTION 25
1.
Abnormal and potentially harmful eating behaviors that do not meet the criteria for
anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are called disordered eating.
True
False

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QUESTION 26

1.

Nonexercise-associated thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy

expenditure that occurs during fidgeting, standing, and chewing gum.
True
False

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QUESTION 27

1.

The type of fat that is stored in the abdominal region is called

subcutaneous fat.
visceral fat.
central fat.
gynoid fat.
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QUESTION 28

A woman with a hip circumference of more than 35 inches is at higher

risk for certain diseases.
True
False

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QUESTION 29

About 20 percent of your daily energy needs is determined by your

BMR.
True
False

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QUESTION 30

Rapid weight loss during the first week of low-carbohydrate dieting is

due to the loss of water and glycogen.
True
False

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