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What percentage of a day's total energy need is used for digesting, absorbing, transporting, and storing nutrients? |
| | A) | 1% to 3% |
| | B) | 5% to 10% |
| | C) | 25% to 40% |
| | D) | 20% to 30% |
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Thermic effect of food represents the energy cost of: |
| | A) | chewing food. |
| | B) | peristalsis. |
| | C) | basal metabolism. |
| | D) | digesting, absorbing, and packaging nutrients. |
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If remaining at rest, an adult would use about how many kcals in a day? |
| | A) | 500 |
| | B) | 800 |
| | C) | 1400 |
| | D) | 2500 |
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A hormone involved in regulating basal metabolism is: |
| | A) | insulin. |
| | B) | gastrin. |
| | C) | thyroid hormone. |
| | D) | glucagon. |
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The method used to determine a body's energy use by measuring oxygen consumption is: |
| | A) | Direct calorimtery. |
| | B) | Indirect calorimetry. |
| | C) | Harris-Benedict equation |
| | D) | Stable isotopes |
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The ______________ likely aids in hunger regulation by monitoring energy-yielding nutrients in the bloodstream. |
| | A) | hypothalamus |
| | B) | pancreas |
| | C) | pituitary gland |
| | D) | vagus nerve |
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A recently identified hormone influences long-term regulation of fat mass is: |
| | A) | Leptin |
| | B) | Neuropeptide Y |
| | C) | Cholecystokinin |
| | D) | Lipase |
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Initial weight loss on a fad diet is often: |
| | A) | water, glycogen, and lean tissue. |
| | B) | abdominal fat. |
| | C) | sex-specific fat. |
| | D) | edema. |
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A very low calorie diet contains approximately how many calories? |
| | A) | 300-500 |
| | B) | 1000-1200 |
| | C) | 400-800 |
| | D) | 1300-1500 |
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This type of fat distribution is generally difficult to lose but is not as risky for chronic diseases. |
| | A) | lower-body obesity |
| | B) | upper-body obesity |
| | C) | appendicular |
| | D) | none of the above |
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A low-carbohydrate diet causes: |
| | A) | an increase in extracellular fluid. |
| | B) | glycogen synthesis. |
| | C) | increased rate of normal metabolism. |
| | D) | use of muscle tissue to produce glucose. |
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The difficulty in losing weight and the tendency for dieters to regain weight both support the concept of: |
| | A) | set-point. |
| | B) | nature. |
| | C) | nurture. |
| | D) | prevention. |
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A reasonable weight-loss goal is: |
| | A) | no more than 1/4 pound per week. |
| | B) | 1 to 2 pounds per week. |
| | C) | 5 to 6 pounds per week. |
| | D) | depends on one's dominant gland. |
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A significant health hazard from obesity is: |
| | A) | ulcers. |
| | B) | diverticulosis. |
| | C) | type 2 diabetes |
| | D) | emphysema. |
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The most effective treatment for obesity is: |
| | A) | an energy intake less than energy output. |
| | B) | diuretic therapy. |
| | C) | use of hormones to increase basal metabolism. |
| | D) | a high-protein diet. |
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A weight reduction program can be considered successful only when the weight loss: |
| | A) | is done without harming one's health. |
| | B) | is maintained permanently. |
| | C) | includes loss of body fat, body protein, and body water. |
| | D) | A and B |
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A general weight reduction diet should contain no less than: |
| | A) | 600 to 800 kcal per day. |
| | B) | 1000 to 1200 kcal per day. |
| | C) | 1500 to 1800 kcal per day. |
| | D) | 2000 to 2200 kcal per day. |
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Problems encountered with the use of drugs to lose weight include: |
| | A) | drugs may produce serious side effects. |
| | B) | many drugs induce the loss of body fluid but not body fat. |
| | C) | drugs do not lead to permanent changes in eating habits. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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The best foods to consume when trying to lose weight should contain some bulk. These are: |
| | A) | protein. |
| | B) | whole grain. |
| | C) | fat. |
| | D) | none of the above. |
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Many experts suggest that people on weight reduction diets should minimize choices from: |
| | A) | high-fat foods. |
| | B) | breads and rolls. |
| | C) | potatoes. |
| | D) | meat. |
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Which of the following foods often is high in fat? |
| | A) | 1% milk |
| | B) | bread |
| | C) | meat |
| | D) | green vegetables |
| | E) | fruits |
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22 | |
The best approach for weight loss is to: |
| | A) | reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure. |
| | B) | avoid foods containing carbohydrates. |
| | C) | greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss. |
| | D) | cut down on water intake. |
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What is usually the major factor that explains variability in the energy needs of two healthy men of similar age and size? |
| | A) | brown adipose tissue metabolism |
| | B) | basal metabolism |
| | C) | physical activity |
| | D) | type of diet consumed |
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24 | |
Behavior modification in obesity treatment includes: |
| | A) | following the physician's orders to the letter. |
| | B) | understanding and correcting poor dietary habits. |
| | C) | very low calorie diets. |
| | D) | gastric bypass surgery. |
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An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is: |
| | A) | always clean your plate when you eat. |
| | B) | have someone criticize you if you overeat. |
| | C) | feel guilty after you overeat. |
| | D) | keep a record of your eating habits so you can see when you overeat. |
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