Question 1

Someone may be considered overweight but not overfat if he or she has a high level of:

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A)   thyroid-stimulating hormone.
B)   muscle tissue.
C)   adipose tissue.
D)   dietary control. B

Question 2

A person's total energy requirements are determined by adding the BMR, the amount of daily activity, and the:

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A)   amount of daily food intake.
B)   amount of sleep required.
C)   thermic effect of food.
D)   degree of overweight.

Question 3

Parents can help decrease the likelihood that their children will develop eating disorders by:

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A)   limiting intake of snacks between meals.
B)   ensuring that their school teaches good nutrition.
C)   engaging in regular exercise with them.
D)   avoiding prejudice against overweight people.

Question 4

Men generally require more energy for any given activity than women because:

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A)   they are taller.
B)   their metabolism is less efficient.
C)   they weigh more.
D)   they have less body fat.

Question 5

Metabolically active tissues in the body include the heart, brain, and:

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A)   skin.
B)   esophagus.
C)   spleen.
D)   kidney.

Question 6

A high waist-to-hip ratio is associated with:

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A)   android (apple)  shape.
B)   gynoid (pear)  shape.
C)   ectomorphic body type.
D)   endomorphic body type.

Question 7

An important type of metabolic chemical that is not used up in the reactions it causes is:

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A)   hormones.
B)   enzymes.
C)   coenzymes.
D)   neurotransmitters.

Question 8

The caloric values found in food composition tables have been determined by:

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A)   direct calorimetry.
B)   indirect calorimetry.
C)   laboratory observation.
D)   controlled reaction rates.

Question 9

The minimum percentage of body fat that supports reproduction in women is:

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A)   3%.
B)   12%.
C)   20%.
D)   29%.

Question 10

Severe infection or fever may cause weight loss because:

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A)   they cause malabsorption.
B)   energy requirements increase.
C)   food cannot be properly digested.
D)   they cause hormone imbalances.

Question 11

If a person is expending 1.0 kcal/min, he or she is probably:

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A)   lying down.
B)   walking.
C)   swimming.
D)   running.

Question 12

The most important factor in determining whether a person is fat or lean is the person's:

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A)   weight.
B)   body mass index.
C)   body composition.
D)   gender.

Question 13

To calculate a person's body mass index (BMI) , the measurements that are needed are:

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A)   height and weight.
B)   age and weight.
C)   activity level and height.
D)   gender and activity level. A

Question 14

The number of kcalories in 1 lb of body fat is:

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A)   2000.
B)   2500.
C)   3000.
D)   3500.

Question 15

Abdominal fat is also known as:

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A)   adipose fat.
B)   gynoid fat.
C)   visceral fat.
D)   essential fat.

Question 16

After digestion and absorption, food provides an available source of energy to tissues if it is converted into:

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A)   amino acids.
B)   enzymes.
C)   glucose.
D)   glycogen.

Question 17

The main focus of weight management efforts should be:

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A)   development of healthy lifestyle habits.
B)   decreasing energy intake.
C)   increasing energy expenditure.
D)   behavior modification therapy.

Question 18

Measurement of body fat and lean body mass using hydrostatic weighing is based on the fact that body fat and lean tissue have different:

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A)   densities.
B)   electrical conductivities.
C)   metabolic activities.
D)   protein contents.

Question 19

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)  is often measured instead of BMR because:

Accepted Answer

A)   RMR is more accurate.
B)   BMR has too many variables.
C)   BMR is only a theoretical concept.
D)   RMR is easier to measure. D

Question 20

Doctors may determine whether cell metabolism is occurring at normal rates by measuring:

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A)   body weight.
B)   waist-to-hip ratio.
C)   serum iron levels.
D)   thyroid function.

Exam 8: Energy Balance

Someone may be considered overweight but not overfat if he or she has a high level of:

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A person's total energy requirements are determined by adding the BMR, the amount of daily activity, and the:

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Parents can help decrease the likelihood that their children will develop eating disorders by:

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Men generally require more energy for any given activity than women because:

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Metabolically active tissues in the body include the heart, brain, and:

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A high waist-to-hip ratio is associated with:

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An important type of metabolic chemical that is not used up in the reactions it causes is:

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The caloric values found in food composition tables have been determined by:

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The minimum percentage of body fat that supports reproduction in women is:

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Severe infection or fever may cause weight loss because:

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If a person is expending 1.0 kcal/min, he or she is probably:

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The most important factor in determining whether a person is fat or lean is the person's:

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To calculate a person's body mass index (BMI) , the measurements that are needed are:

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The number of kcalories in 1 lb of body fat is:

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Abdominal fat is also known as:

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After digestion and absorption, food provides an available source of energy to tissues if it is converted into:

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The main focus of weight management efforts should be:

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Measurement of body fat and lean body mass using hydrostatic weighing is based on the fact that body fat and lean tissue have different:

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Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is often measured instead of BMR because:

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Doctors may determine whether cell metabolism is occurring at normal rates by measuring:

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