Question 1

To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

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A)   exercise and intake a large amount of energy.
B)   adopt a low-calorie diet.
C)   exercise and cut energy intake to a small amount.
D)   adopt a high-calorie diet.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

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A)   protein.
B)   fat.
C)   carbohydrates.
D)   fiber.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

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A)   The High Protein, High-Fat Diet
B)   Secrets to a Thinner You through Vitamins
C)   The Five-Day Fat Burning Program
D)   The Physical Activity and Diet Weight Loss PlanE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

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When evaluating diets and eating pattern...

Question 6

The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

Accepted Answer

A)   bariatric surgery.
B)   aggressive exercise programs.
C)   psychotherapy.
D)   behavior modification.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

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1. Balanced and nutritious diet: A healt...

Question 12

Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

Accepted Answer

A)   positive energy balance
B)   neutral energy balance
C)   negative energy balance
D)   metabolic balanceE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

According to a 2016 Nielsen report, the average American spends about ________ hours per day on screen time-using smartphones, computers, televisions, video games, and other electronic devices.

Accepted Answer

A)   4.5
B)   6.5
C)   8.5
D)   10.5E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   15 to 30 minutes
B)   30 to 60 minutes
C)   60 to 90 minutes
D)   90 to 120 minutesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

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The energy balance equation is a simple ...

Question 18

Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)  include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

Accepted Answer

A)   weight that is not below normal.
B)   an extremely low body weight.
C)   the tendency to binge and purge.
D)   excessive nighttime food consumption.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

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A)   genetic or hereditary
B)   racial or ethnic
C)   metabolic or physical
D)   dietary or psychosocialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

Accepted Answer

A)   one small meal per day
B)   small, frequent meals
C)   three larger meals per day
D)   one large meal in the eveningE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Weight Management

A person's weight is not as important a health factor as their percentage of body fat.

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Describe at least five components of a healthy lifestyle for weight management. You can include factors relating to dietary patterns and eating habits, physical activity and exercise, thoughts and emotions, and coping strategies.

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Which pattern of eating is best for weight management?

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Examples of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, a condition involving

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To lose weight in the most effective manner, you should

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Which term refers to the situation in which you burn more calories than you consume?

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People who use meal-replacement shakes and food bars tend to find these inconvenient at first, but over time these products become a part of their lifestyle, leading to long-term weight loss.

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Prescription medications for weight loss work best when combined with

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Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can someone tip the equation in favor of weight loss or weight gain?

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The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

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Since 1983, about how much has the average daily caloric intake among Americans increased?

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Reduced-fat foods usually contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

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Which book title most likely indicates valid weight management information?

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Discuss criteria in evaluating diets, eating patterns, and the differences in quality between various types of foods and calories as these relate to weight management.

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Groups of students who share ________ characteristics tend to do better at losing weight and keeping it off than do groups of dissimilar students.

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A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

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Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

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How much daily physical activity do experts recommend for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

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People tend to feel most full when they eat foods high in

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