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Weight Maintenance and Loss Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise
Multiple Choice Quiz
1
The key principles of weight reduction dieting are
A)
select low Calorie, high-nutrient foods
B)
use only tasteless food
C)
avoid strenuous activity
D)
both a and c
E)
all of the above
2
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
3
The Calorie/kilogram daily energy requirement is highest for
A)
infants
B)
children
C)
elderly
D)
pregnancy
4
Health professionals recommend a weight loss of
A)
2 lb/ week maximum
B)
10 lb/ week occasionally
C)
5 lb/week for at least a month
D)
2 lb/ week minimum
5
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
6
Foods to eat while trying to lose or maintain weight include
A)
nothing for breakfast
B)
high fiber plant foods
C)
processed meals
D)
both b and c
E)
all of the above may be helpful
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
It is better to exercise
A)
before a meal
B)
after a meal
C)
at least 2 hours either side of a meal
D)
when you will or can do it
12
When exercising for weight control
A)
30 minutes twice a week is fine
B)
anaerobic activities should be stressed
C)
daily activity is recommended
D)
exercise intensity should be high
E)
all of the above
13
When designing an exercise program
A)
go as hard as you can as often as you can
B)
exercise for 3 hours on the weekend to make up for the week
C)
join a health club
D)
set short and long term goals
E)
all of the above
14
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
15
RPE is
A)
Resting and Program Energy
B)
Rating of Perceived Exertion
C)
Reserved Program Energy
D)
Retention of Play Enthusiasm
16
To lose 1 pound in a week
A)
subtract 1000 Calories from calculated daily needs
B)
include daily exercise
C)
get at least 10 hours of sleep each night
D)
both a and c
E)
all of the above
17
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is based on
A)
age
B)
height
C)
weight
D)
physical activity
E)
all of the above
18
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
19
The success of the Atkins 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
20
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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