Principles Of Nutrition Ch.9

Which of the following is based on weight and height and used in clinical settings to assess weight status?

Body mass index is unsuitable for use with:

A woman of normal weight may have, on the average, _____ percent of her body weight as fat.

The psychological desire to eat is referred to as:

All of the following are involved in signaling satiation except:

Which of the following types of foods sustain satiety longer than other foods?

A 55-year-old woman with a BMI of 31 and waist circumference of 37 whose father and grandfather died of heart disease is at _____ risk of developing heart disease.

What is a food desert?

Mary has a waist circumference of 38 inches. Based on this information you conclude that:

Quick, large changes in weight are most likely the result of all of the following except:

The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because:

In early food deprivation, the nervous system cannot use _____ as fuel.

Physical activity:

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Which of the following strategies would be appropriate for an obese individual with a BMI of 40 or above who is healthy?

A very-low-carbohydrate diet may be accompanied by:

A person trying to gain weight should:

The foods emphasized by high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets clearly raise the risk for:

One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:

Excess body fatness is associated with an increased risk of: