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Obesity is associated with an increased risk of:


A) gallbladder disease.
B) sleep apnea.
C) arthritis.
D) All of these choices are correct.

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To determine how many kcalories are in a food item,the food undergoes combustion in a chamber surrounded by water.What information is most important to know in order to establish the caloric content of the food item?


A) Change in temperature of the water surrounding the chamber
B) Volume of the food item
C) Surface area of the food item
D) Density of water surrounding the chamber

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The three components of energy expenditure are:


A) basal metabolism,energy consumption and protein metabolism.
B) basal metabolism,physical activity and diet-induced thermogenesis.
C) basal metabolism,resting heat conductance and consumptive capacity.
D) physical activity,sleeping and eating.

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One reason body weight increases as people age is:


A) EER declines.
B) higher fat food choices are more common.
C) exercise increases.
D) EER increases.

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Obesity increases the risk of some cancers because:


A) the high fat foods typically consumed have abundant cancer-promoting substances.
B) adipose tissue produces hormones which promote cell proliferation.
C) high blood triglycerides commonly seen in obesity damage DNA in cells lining the major blood vessels.
D) obese individuals tend to be sedentary.

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What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?


A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise.
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals.
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food.
D) It accurately measures percent body fat.

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Which individual would have the lowest recommended energy intake,per unit of body weight?


A) A 2-month old infant
B) An 80-year old female
C) A 26- year old woman,in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
D) An adolescent male

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Which nutrient(s) ,when consumed in excess of energy needs,is/are preferentially used to produce body adipose tissue?


A) Carbohydrates
B) Proteins
C) Fats
D) Individual amino acids

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To provide glucose to the body between meals:


A) fat is broken down.
B) glycogen is broken down.
C) internal organs are liquified.
D) snacks must be consumed.

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Alli is an over-the-counter weight loss drug that:


A) reduces appetite.
B) increases energy expenditure.
C) prevents triglyceride digestion and absorption.
D) activates brown adipose tissue.

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Which guideline about weight loss is correct?


A) All individuals with a BMI >25 should lose weight.
B) If a child is obese,weight should be lost as quickly as possible so it doesn't interfere with development.
C) Most people can reduce health risks with a 5-15% weight loss.
D) The health benefits of weight loss do not begin to accrue until normal weight is achieved.

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The energy expended to digest and store nutrients is called:


A) basal metabolic rate.
B) digestive capacity thermogenesis.
C) consumptive heat capacity.
D) thermic effect of food.

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The distribution of body fat can be an indicator of health risk.Which of the following is associated with a higher risk of heart disease,diabetes and breast cancer?


A) Subcutaneous fat deposited in the hips and thighs
B) Visceral fat deposited around the waist
C) A pear shaped body
D) Brown fat tissue in the upper arms

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An individual's actual weight is:


A) determined solely by genetics,which is why identical twins gain similar amounts of fat over time.
B) determined by lifestyle.
C) determined by inherited genes and lifestyle/environment.
D) determined by the climate in which you live.

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A higher incidence of heart disease,high blood pressure,stroke and diabetes is associated with:


A) fat on hips and thighs.
B) subcutaneous fat.
C) visceral fat.
D) Any fat,no matter where it is deposited.

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For people who want to gain weight,which of the following is NOT a recommendation?


A) Eat more frequently
B) Drink more milk and fruit juices
C) Exercise
D) Eat more low-fat,bulky foods

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______________ is produced by adipocytes and functions to maintain the amount of fat in the body at a constant or stable level.


A) Thyroxine
B) Leptin
C) Ghrelin
D) Insulin

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Energy is stored in the body primarily as __________ and ___________.


A) glycogen,triglycerides
B) protein,glucose
C) muscle,glycogen
D) glucose,triglycerides

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Which statement about obesity is true?


A) Obesity rates have remained constant over the last 50 years.
B) Obesity is defined as having a BMI >25.
C) Obesity rates tend to be constant across racial and ethnic groups.
D) Obesity is defined as having a BMI >30.

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Body fat is stored in cells called:


A) adipocytes.
B) enterocytes.
C) hepatocytes.
D) β cells.

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