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One of the key principles of weight reduction dieting is |
| | A) | select low Calorie, high-nutrient foods |
| | B) | do not eat foods you enjoy |
| | C) | do not eat dairy products |
| | D) | use one-food diets, such as the grapefruit diet |
| | E) | become a vegan |
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Behavior modification |
| | A) | is a technique used in psychotherapy |
| | B) | works on stimulus control |
| | C) | is useful in weight reduction programs |
| | D) | both a and b |
| | E) | all of the above |
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If a healthy individual wishes to lose weight without being under medical supervision, what is the generally recommended range of weight loss per week? |
| | A) | 1-2 pounds |
| | B) | 4-5 pounds |
| | C) | 6-8 pounds |
| | D) | 8-10 pounds |
| | E) | 10-20 pounds as seen in many newspaper advertisements |
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Weight loss and/or changes in body composition can be monitored with |
| | A) | a scale |
| | B) | skinfold measurements |
| | C) | girth measurements |
| | D) | both a and b |
| | E) | all of the above |
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While attempting to lose weight, a person should |
| | A) | skip breakfast or lunch |
| | B) | feel slightly hungry all of the time |
| | C) | shop when you are hungry so you will know what would taste good |
| | D) | eat a small amount more often |
| | E) | all of the above may be helpful |
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Weight loss diets should |
| | A) | severely restrict Calories |
| | B) | be bland in taste |
| | C) | offer a variety of food choices |
| | D) | restrict fluid intake |
| | E) | both a and c |
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Avoid diet plans that |
| | A) | eliminate entire food groups, e.g. milk |
| | B) | require special formulas |
| | C) | are too low in Calories |
| | D) | don't fit into your lifestyle |
| | E) | all of the above |
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Sixty to eighty Calories can be found in |
| | A) | a slice of bread |
| | B) | a medium apple |
| | C) | 1/2 glass of milk |
| | D) | both a and b |
| | E) | all of the above |
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To identify behavioral problems that contribute to weight gain, keep track of |
| | A) | who you eat with |
| | B) | where you eat |
| | C) | the type and amount of food that you eat |
| | D) | time of meals and snacks |
| | E) | all of the above |
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Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is based on |
| | A) | age |
| | B) | height |
| | C) | weight |
| | D) | physical activity |
| | E) | all of the above |
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Recent research indicates which of the following appears to be one of the most significant contributing factors to development of obesity in children? |
| | A) | breakfast cereals |
| | B) | fast-food chicken breasts |
| | C) | hot dogs |
| | D) | ice cream |
| | E) | non-diet soft drinks |
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The success of commercial diets, such as the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet, appears to be due to |
| | A) | increased fat intake |
| | B) | decreased Calorie intake |
| | C) | increased protein intake |
| | D) | decreased vitamin intake |
| | E) | increased total fiber intake |
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What is the predicted maximal heart rate for a 40-year-old male when using the formula [208 minus 0.7 times age]? |
| | A) | 120 |
| | B) | 147 |
| | C) | 168 |
| | D) | 180 |
| | E) | 207 |
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As an individual progresses on a weight reduction program over several months it becomes increasingly difficult to lose weight. Which of the following is not a reason for this difficulty? |
| | A) | more of the weight loss is now fat |
| | B) | it costs fewer calories to move the body during exercise |
| | C) | it costs fewer total calories to maintain the lower body weight |
| | D) | the total energy loss by he REE will decrease somewhat |
| | E) | the body will continue to sustain large losses of water |
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For an obese individual, what would appear to be one of the best types of exercise programs you could recommend that would meet the criteria as a bona fie component of a comprehensive weight control program and yet be rather practical and safe? |
| | A) | archery |
| | B) | bowling |
| | C) | aerobic walking |
| | D) | jogging |
| | E) | handball |
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Aerobic type exercise may be an effective part of a comprehensive weight control program to reduce excess body fat for all of the following reasons except which? |
| | A) | it increases the metabolic rate |
| | B) | it mobilizes and utilizes free fatty acids from the adipose tissues |
| | C) | it helps reduce body water stores |
| | D) | it will increase the resting metabolic rate for several hours after the exercise period |
| | E) | it may help to curb the appetite in some individuals if done prior to meal time |
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Using the ACSM standards for intensity of exercise as 60-90 percent of heart rate reserve (HRR), calculate the target range for a 20-year old who has a resting heart rate of 60 and a predicted maximal heart rate of 200. |
| | A) | 120-180 |
| | B) | 144-186 |
| | C) | 84-126 |
| | D) | 126-190 |
| | E) | 164-192 |
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Suppose a young sedentary woman wanted to lose 10 pounds of body fat in a period of 5 weeks. She now weighs150 pounds and her activity level is so low that she only needs 15 calories per pound of body weight to maintain her weight. Calculate the number of calories she may consume daily in order to lose the 10 pounds by diet only. |
| | A) | 800 |
| | B) | 1,250 |
| | C) | 1,500 |
| | D) | 1,750 |
| | E) | 1,900 |
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In the food exchange lists, high fat foods are usually found in which two exchanges? |
| | A) | fruit and vegetables |
| | B) | starch/bread and lean mean |
| | C) | whole milk and starch/bread |
| | D) | fat and vegetable |
| | E) | medium fat meat and whole milk |
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All of the following except which are important considerations in a weight-loss program by dieting? |
| | A) | decrease alcohol intake if you drink alcohol |
| | B) | decrease intake of foods in the fat exchange list |
| | C) | use skim milk products versus whole milk products |
| | D) | eat foods rich in dietary fiber |
| | E) | decrease water intake |
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Which of the following substitutes would not save calories in a diet plan? |
| | A) | skim milk in place of whole milk |
| | B) | regular hard stick margarine in place of butter |
| | C) | plain yogurt in place of sour cream on a baked potato |
| | D) | non-alcoholic beer in place of regular beer |
| | E) | air-popped popcorn in place of potato chips |
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Which of the following should you not recommend to a friend who wishes to develop a weight reduction program? |
| | A) | zero-carbohydrate, high-protein diet |
| | B) | emphasis on portion control |
| | C) | application of the food exchange system |
| | D) | increased physical activity |
| | E) | a balanced adequate diet |
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An example of a behavior modification program for a weight loss program is |
| | A) | feel guilty after you overeat |
| | B) | eat fast so there is no visible food to tempt you to eat more |
| | C) | keep a record of your eating habits so you can see what situations cause you to overeat |
| | D) | always clean your plate when you eat |
| | E) | always wait until yo are hungry to go food shopping |
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If a person had a daily food deficit of 500 calories and a daily exercise expenditure of 200 calories, how many days would it take to lose 5 pounds of body fat? |
| | A) | 7 |
| | B) | 10 |
| | C) | 15 |
| | D) | 25 |
| | E) | 50 |
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Which of the following helps explain why high-fat foods contribute to the development of obesity? |
| | A) | dietary fat is highly palatable |
| | B) | dietary fat is energy dense, with more calories per gram |
| | C) | dietary fat does not appear to provide the same satiety as complex carbohydrates and protein |
| | D) | dietary fat may be stored as fat more efficiently |
| | E) | dietary fat intake on a chronic basis can induce leptin resistance |
| | F) | all of the above are reasons why high-fat foods may contribute to the development of obesity? |
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