Question 1

Serena is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena's BMI indicates that she is

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A)  underweight.
B)  at a healthy weight.
C)  overweight.
D)  obese.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

The thrifty gene theory suggests that

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A)  our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range.
B)  some people possess a gene that causes them to expend less energy than other people.
C)  adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents.
D)  our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The early weight loss often seen on a high-protein diet is actually a result of

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A)  a loss of water that is released when glycogen stores are broken down.
B)  a loss of body muscle as the high protein stimulates proteolysis.
C)  a loss of adipose tissue and total fat stores.
D)  lower caloric intake.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered a basal function?

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A)  respiration (inhaling and exhaling air) 
B)  circulation of your blood and lymph
C)  walking up stairs
D)  maintaining your body temperatureE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Body mass index (BMI)  is BEST described as

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A)  the percentage of an individual's body weight as compared to a reference standard.
B)  an individual's body density squared.
C)  a ratio of an individual's fat tissue to their lean tissue mass squared.
D)  a ratio of an individual's body weight to their height squared.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A protein hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite is

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A)  leptin.
B)  PYY.
C)  uncoupling protein.
D)  ghrelin.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be useful advice to help a consumer save money when shopping for healthful foods?

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A)  Buy whole grain cereals, brown rice, and pastas in bulk.
B)  Consume smaller amounts of leaner meats.
C)  Buy frozen vegetables when on sale and stock up.
D)  Buy organic foods whenever possible.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing

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A)  infection and illness.
B)  high blood pressure.
C)  sleep apnea.
D)  type 1 diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The majority of obese people have a depressed basal metabolic rate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT define a "healthy body weight?"

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A)  a weight appropriate for your age and physical development
B)  a weight compatible with normal blood pressure, lipid levels, and glucose tolerance
C)  a weight that is acceptable to you
D)  a weight that is acceptable to societyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Ghrelin is

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A)  a gastric protein that stimulates appetite.
B)  an intestinal hormone that raises insulin concentrations.
C)  a hormone produced by fat cells that decreases appetite.
D)  an intestinal protein that decreases blood glucose levels.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight change plan?

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A)  gradual change in energy intake
B)  incorporation of regular and appropriate physical activity
C)  application of behavior modification techniques
D)  a change of more than 2 pounds per weekE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

On average, an individual's BMR decreases approximately 3 to 5 percent per decade after they reach what age?

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A)  20
B)  30
C)  50
D)  70E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The use of stimulants for weight loss is dangerous because the stimulants can

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A)  lead to dangerous losses of calcium.
B)  cause hypercalcemia.
C)  cause iron-deficiency anemia.
D)  increase heart rate and blood pressure.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

You weighed a team of football players and, according to their Body Mass Index, they are categorized as overweight and obese. Which of the following would you MOST LIKELY conclude?

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A)  The majority are probably obese and should make efforts to lose weight.
B)  Their muscle weight is probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.
C)  Their bones may be well mineralized, which is responsible for their BMI.
D)  The BMI tables must be wrong; throw them out.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

People with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2 are considered

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A)  overweight.
B)  obese.
C)  at a healthy weight.
D)  morbidly obese.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Individuals with a BMI of less than 18.5 have an increased risk of health problems and death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Miguel weighs 250 pounds and is trying to lose weight. He decides to start an exercise program and starts walking (2 mph)  for 30 minutes, five days a week. This activity burns 0.044 kcal/kg body weight/minute. How many additional kilocalories will Miguel burn each week with this exercise regime?

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A)  290
B)  560
C)  750
D)  980E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following individuals would MOST likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?

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A)  a 28-year-old conditioned male athlete
B)  a 28-year-old overweight woman
C)  a 28-year-old normal weight male
D)  a 28-year-old pregnant womanE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT result in satiety?

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A)  expansion of the stomach
B)  nutrient absorption from the small intestine
C)  decrease in blood sugar
D)  the release of PYY into the bloodstreamE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Ghrelin is

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Which of the following individuals would MOST likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?

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You weighed a team of football players and, according to their Body Mass Index, they are categorized as overweight and obese. Which of the following would you MOST LIKELY conclude?

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The early weight loss often seen on a high-protein diet is actually a result of

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People with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2 are considered

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Which of the following is NOT one of the primary components of a sound weight change plan?

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Being underweight increases a person's risk of developing

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The thrifty gene theory suggests that

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Body mass index (BMI) is BEST described as

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Serena is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena's BMI indicates that she is

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Which of the following does NOT define a "healthy body weight?"

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On average, an individual's BMR decreases approximately 3 to 5 percent per decade after they reach what age?

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Individuals with a BMI of less than 18.5 have an increased risk of health problems and death.

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The use of stimulants for weight loss is dangerous because the stimulants can

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Which of the following is NOT considered a basal function?

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A protein hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite is

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Miguel weighs 250 pounds and is trying to lose weight. He decides to start an exercise program and starts walking (2 mph) for 30 minutes, five days a week. This activity burns 0.044 kcal/kg body weight/minute. How many additional kilocalories will Miguel burn each week with this exercise regime?

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The majority of obese people have a depressed basal metabolic rate.

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Which of the following would NOT be useful advice to help a consumer save money when shopping for healthful foods?

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Which of the following does NOT result in satiety?

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