Question 1

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) reflects the minimal energy expenditure necessary for exercise to be beneficial in weight loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management, EXCEPT:

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A)   overeating to alleviate loneliness.
B)   eating a well-balanced diet.
C)   eating to stay awake.
D)   eating as an antidote to boredom.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

All of the following are strategies to lower the energy density of your diet, EXCEPT:

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A)   eat fruit with breakfast and for dessert.
B)   start meals with a bowl of creamy soup.
C)   snack on fresh fruits and vegetables rather than crackers or cookies.
D)   include a green salad or fruit salad with meals.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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A)   eating more rapidly than normal
B)   eating when not hungry
C)   eating alone
D)   purgingE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Green tea extract is claimed to:

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A)   stimulate the CNS.
B)   suppress appetite.
C)   serve as a diuretic.
D)   serve as a laxative.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry, EXCEPT:

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A)   very-low-carbohydrate diets.
B)   60 or more minutes of daily moderate physical activity.
C)   diets moderate in calories and relatively low in fat.
D)   frequent monitoring of food intake and body weight.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance, body type, and/or body composition is

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A)   body dysmorphic disorder.
B)   female athlete triad.
C)   amenorrhea.
D)   bipolar disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 8

Bitter orange extract is claimed to:

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A)   stimulate the CNS.
B)   suppress appetite.
C)   serve as a diuretic.
D)   serve as a laxative.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What percentage of Canadian adults are obese?

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A)   17%
B)   27%
C)   37%
D)   47%E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 10

Which type of fat carries little to no health risk?

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A)   visceral
B)   ectopic
C)   topical
D)   subcutaneousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes, EXCEPT:

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A)   age.
B)   obesity.
C)   a diet high in protein.
D)   physical inactivity.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   depression.
B)   schizophrenia
C)   body dissatisfaction.
D)   low self-esteem.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate BMI?

Accepted Answer

A)   Body Weight (kilograms)  divided by Height Squared (metres) 
B)   Height (metres)  divided by Body Weight (kilograms) 
C)   Body Weight (pounds)  divided by Height Squared (inches) 
D)   Height Squared (metres)  divided by Body Weight (kilograms) E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

An example of a snack low in energy density is

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A)   an apple.
B)   crackers.
C)   a cookie.
D)   an ice cream cone.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 15

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to diet and eating habits, activity habits, emotions, patterns of thinking, and coping strategies.

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Question 16

A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for

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A)   obesity.
B)   depression.
C)   anorexia nervosa.
D)   diabetes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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A)   change the person's body image.
B)   provide vitamin supplements.
C)   restore adequate body weight.
D)   initiate psychological support.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Body mass index is a less accurate assessment of body fat than are height-weight charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Energy density is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   number of kilocalories per gram of food
B)   number of calories per gram of food
C)   number of joules per gram of food
D)   number of kilojoules per gram of foodE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The "pear" shape distribution of body fat is most commonly seen among:

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A)   premenopausal women.
B)   postmenopausal women.
C)   young men.
D)   older men.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Weight Management

Resting metabolic rate (RMR) reflects the minimal energy expenditure necessary for exercise to be beneficial in weight loss.

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All of the following are NOT effective strategies for weight management, EXCEPT:

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All of the following are strategies to lower the energy density of your diet, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating disorder?

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Green tea extract is claimed to:

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All of the following weight-management strategies are typical of participants in the National Weight Control Registry, EXCEPT:

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A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance, body type, and/or body composition is

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Bitter orange extract is claimed to:

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What percentage of Canadian adults are obese?

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Which type of fat carries little to no health risk?

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All of the following are factors in the development of diabetes, EXCEPT:

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Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate BMI?

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An example of a snack low in energy density is

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A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for

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The crucial first step in the treatment of anorexia is to

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Body mass index is a less accurate assessment of body fat than are height-weight charts.

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