Health Test 2

The body mass index (BMI) is used mainly to determine

Who of the following has a body fat percentage outside of the range generally considered healthy?

All of the following indicate a healthy body weight EXCEPT

TF? There are no clear, accepted guidelines for healthy body fat ranges.

TF?A body fat percentage below a healthy range can cause health problems such as infertility, depression, and lack of menstruation.

TF?Eating after 9 PM should be avoided as those calories are usually stored as body fat.

TF? Eating five to six smaller meals throughout the day will cause your body to burn more calories (and you to lose more weight) than if you eat your calories in one great big meal.

TF? Freshman college students on average really do gain 15 pounds.

For individuals, achieving a healthy body weight for life depends mainly on

Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle change in order to improve your overall health?

TF? Food subsidies and pricing strategies are simply not feasible broad-based interventions to alter eating patterns.

TF? The U.S. Surgeon General has asked that all schools reduce junk food and promote healthy, balanced meals.

TF? Between 1985 and 2000, the real cost of fruits and vegetables increased 50 percent, while the real cost of soft drinks decreased by 20 percent.

To estimate one's daily energy requirements, consider all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

For a person who is trying to lose weight, a weight loss of ________ pounds per week is a healthy goal.

TF?High-fat foods have a greater thermic effect than foods high in complex carbohydrates.

TF?Shifting beverage intake from sodas, protein drinks, and alcoholic beverages to water can significantly reduce non-nutritional calories and improve diet quality.

To find a weight loss plan that offers the best chance of success, you should AVOID plans that

A very-low-calorie diet (800 calories or less daily) is

Sheriz has started taking a diet drug but has experienced stomach cramps, gas, and fecal incontinence. What diet drug is Sheriz most likely taking?

_____ is an FDA-approved medication that reduces appetite and has the side effects of headache, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue.

Which of the following statements about the size acceptance movement is NOT true?

TF? Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.

Which of the following statements about ethnicity and body image is FALSE?

Although men diet, they do so for different reasons than females do. Males tend to focus their attention on _____, whereas women focus on weight.

TF?Eating disorders among men have been underdiagnosed because they have been considered a female problem.

TF?Sports may provide protection against eating disorders by promoting a focus on performance rather than appearance.

TF?The Girl Scouts does not offer resources for promoting a healthy body image.

TF?College campus life does not allow many opportunities for people to recognize individuals who are at risk for disordered eating patterns.

TF? College campuses should promote students spending time alone, away from the pressures caused by social environments.

TF?Public health approaches to promoting a healthy body image include the "Love Your Body Day" campaign.

TF?Girls Inc. is a nationwide educational and advocacy organization that encourages girls to be "strong, smart, and beautiful."

A reduction in calorie intake below daily needs is called

A person who perceives himself as insufficiently muscular in appearance, regardless of actual muscle size, is said to have

What is one of the most serious long-term side effects of severe calorie restriction.

Which of the following disorders has been recognized as a psychological disturbance that is associated with weight fluctuation and obesity?

Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of eating disorders is FALSE?

TF?Muscle dysmorphia involves a distorted body image and compulsive behaviors

Paige does hard exercise every day. She runs long distances in any weather and in spite of frequent knee and foot pain. Her behavior most closely resembles which disorder?

TF?The female athlete triad is a set of protective behaviors designed to reduce the risk of developing an eating disorder.

TF?Participation in sports can be a protective factor against body image problems.

Which of the following is an example of body dysmorphic disorder?

What are interrelated conditions of the female athlete triad

What are symptoms of a male athlete's negative energy balance?

The female athlete triad is composed of three conditions, in the following order

Which of the following is NOT a first sign of the female athlete triad?

TF?One of the physical symptoms of female athlete triad is increased compulsion to exercise.

TF?Although the incidence is increasing among women, eating disorders remain more common in men.

TF?Frequent exposure to media messages promoting ideal body type can increase risk for eating disorders.

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa, EXCEPT

Individuals with eating disorders share many of the same thought patterns as people with which condition?

Which of the following methods is considered purging?

The most important part of treating eating disorders is

Which of the following is TRUE of cosmetic surgery?

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

TF?The condition of body dysmorphic disorder only occurs in men who are focused on increasing muscle size.

TF?Muscle dysmorphia may be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

TF?Among those with a tattoo, about one in five is dissatisfied with his or her tattoo and 7 percent seek removal.

Eating disorders are most common during

Grooming products are increasingly becoming more acceptable for males, as advertisers use product names that suggest ____________, to attract males.

TF?Black women are less satisfied with their appearance than Caucasian women are.

TF?Gay men have an increased risk for eating disorders; lesbians do not appear to be at a higher risk than heterosexual women.

What condition carries the highest death rate of all psychiatric diagnoses?

Which eating disorder is most closely associated with electrolyte imbalances?

TF?Muscle dysmorphia may be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Which of the following statements about female athlete triad is FALSE?

TF?When a male athlete's calorie intake does not support the level of exercise being performed, he may experience fatigue, decreased focus, and decreased heart rate response to exercise.

TF?Public health approaches to promoting a healthy body image focus mainly on debunking fad diets.

John weighs 242 pounds and has a body mass index of 26; John is considered

Abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip and thigh fat because abdominal fat

Obese people are _____ times as likely as healthy-weight people to die before reaching their expected lifespan.

Which of the following statements about body fat percentages is TRUE?

The thermic effect of food, the energy required to process the food one eats, is estimated at _____ percent of energy intake.

You are most likely to continue with a weight loss plan that

A major purpose of the size acceptance movement is to

TF?The size acceptance movement strives to discourage the association of weight management with health.

Maintaining your body weight at a healthy level for life depends mainly on your

Maria wants to lose 10 pounds. Maria's best friend has recommended a new diet to help her achieve this goal. What indicates that Maria should be wary of this particular diet?

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index higher than

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the genetics of obesity?

At what age does weight typically begin to decline for men and women due to causes such as less muscle tissue, less body mass, and a decreased caloric need?

After puberty, a boy of healthy weight typically levels off at _____ percent body fat.

What type of diet drug is Orlistat?

TF?Very-low-calorie diets are reserved only for patients with high health risks due to obesity; they involve an intake of 800 or fewer calories each day.

Which of the following is TRUE of the size acceptance movement?

TF?A major goal of the size acceptance movement is to combat appearance stereotyping.

Managing the cues in your environment that encourage unhealthy eating habits is called

What is an example of self-supervision?