Chapter 7 Energy Balance And Weight Control

A woman who consumes 1800 nutrient-dense cals per day and expends 2300 calms per day performing physical activity is: A. Positive energy balance B. Negative energy balance C. Negative protein balance D. Likely to gain weight

Indirect calorimetry is a method to measure energy use by the body by measuring O2 uptake and CO2 output. A. True B. False

A very low calorie extreme diet that requires supervision by a health care professional contains approximately how many kcal per day? A. 300-500 B. 1000-1200 C. 400-800 D. 1300-1500

A carbohydrate focused diet restricts daily carb intake to at least how many grams per day? A. 300 B. 130 C. 100 D. 25

A low fat diet restricts daily total fat intake to at least what percentage of daily calories? A. 30% B. 22% C. 5% D. 12%

Which of the following is true about adult obesity in North America? A. 68% are overweight and, of these, 50% are obese B. Obesity is on the decline C. 90% consume only as many calories as they need D. 75% of North Americans have more lean body mass than adipose tissue

The theory that propose that humans have a genetically predetermined body weight or body fat content, which the body closely regulates, is A. Set-Point B. Nature C. Nurture D. Leptin

Reasons that aging adults are prone to weight gain include A. Sedentary lifestyle B. Slower metabolism C. Loss of lean body mass D. All of these choices are correct

All are significant health risks associated with obesity except A. Gallstones B. Diverticulosis C. Type 2 Diabetes D. Cardiovascular Disease

A bomb calorimeter is A. A weight lose product B. A type of software used to calculate nutrient needs C. An instrument used to lower calorie content of foods D. An instrument to determine the calorie content of foods

The low-fat, high fiber approach is the most effective for long-term weight loss A. True B. False

What percentage of a day's total energy need is used for digesting, absorbing, transporting, and storing nutrients? A. 1& - 3% B. 5%-10% C. 25%-40% D. 70%-80%

This type of fat distribution is not as risky for development of chronic diseases. A. Lower-body obesity B. Upper-body obesity C. Waste line obesity D. None of these

An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is A. Always clean your plate B. Have someone criticize you if you overeat C. Feel guilty after you overeat D. Keep a record of your eating habits to see what situations cause you to overeat

Basal metabolism differs from resting metabolism in that: A. Resting metabolism is about 12% higher than basal metabolism B. Basal metabolism is measured after 12 hours and resting metabolism after 6 hour of fasting and resting C. Resting metabolism includes thermal effect of food D. Resting metabolism is about 6% higher than basal metabolism

Problems encountered with the use of drugs to lose weight include A. Medications may produce serious side effects B. Is only successful in those who also modify their behavior, decrease calorie intake, and increase physical activity C. Medications do not lead to permanent changes in eating habits D. All of these choices are correct

A general weight reduction diet (lose 1 pound of stored fat without increase in physical activity) should start with: A. 600-800 kcal/day B. 1200-1800 kcal/day C. 3000 kcal/day D. 2000-2200 kcal/day

A weight reduction program can be considered effective when the weight loss A. Is done without harming one's health B. Is maintained permanently C. Results in loss of body fat D. Is done without harming one's health and is maintained permanently

A reliable approach for weight loss is to A. Reduce daily calorie 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

What is 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

Which is not a weight status objective of Healthy People 2020? A. To reduce by 10% proportion of adults who are obese B. To reduce by 10% proportion of children who are obese C. To increase by 20% proportion of adults with healthy weight D. To prevent unhealthy weight gain in youth and adults

Which of the following is NOT included in medications for weight loss? A. Sibutramine B. Phenteramine C. Orlistat D. Certain amphetamines

A major problem with a very low-fat diet is A. Essential fatty acid deficiency B. Dieters become bored C. Too little dietary fiber D. Too much linoleic acid

Initial weight loss on a fad diet is often A. Water, glycogen, and lean tissue B. Abdominal fat C. Lower body fat D. Edema

Behavior modification in obesity treatment includes A. Following the physician's order to the letter B. Understanding and correcting poor dietary habits C. Very-low-calorie diets D. Gastric bypass surgery

The type of bariatric surgery that decreases the volume of the stomach and bypasses a segment of the small intestines is known as A. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass B. Vertical banded gastroplasty C. LAP-BAND procedure D. A bowel resection

People who are candidates for bariatric surgery generally have a BMI of _______________ or greater? A. 18 B. 25 C. 30 D. 40

Daily food choices rich in dietary fiber contribute to weight control A. True B. False

2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans on weight management suggests aiming for increasing physical activity, decreasing caloric intake, and rapid weight loss. A. True B. False

The energy required to keep the resting body alive represents basal metabolism. A. True B. False

Excess body fat is a more accurate indicator of health risk than is excess body weight. A. True B. False

Both men and women tend to store most excess fat in the abdomen. A. True B. False

Health problems related to obesity begin when a person's body mass index exceeds 30kg/m(sup)2(/sup) A. True B. False

The more lean muscle tissue a body has, the higher the body's basal metabolism. A. True B. False

The major cause of obesity in North America is low thyroid gland activity. A. True B. False

Rapid weight loss likely contributes to the loss of considerable muscle tissue A. True B. False

A weight-loss program should include close examination of current eating behavior A. True B. False

A weight-loss program should discourage meat and potato consumption as they may get stuck and cause indigestion A. True B. False

Eating a low-fat diet for weight control is impractical A. True B. False

Changing habits is one of the key factors in maintaining weight loss A. True B. False

You can lose 1 pound of stored fat each week by expending 200 kcals per day beyond your normal energy output A. True B. False

The causes of underweight are much like the causes of overweight A. True B. False