Ch 13 Flashcards
A person with a body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is considered:
A) overweight.
B) obese.
C) morbidly obese.
D) severely obese.
C) morbidly obese.
Body mass index is:
A) a percentage of body weight.
B) a measure of body density.
C) the ratio of a person’s body weight to his or her height squared.
D) the ratio of a person’s height to the square of his or her body weight.
C) the ratio of a person’s body weight to his or her height squared.
Jill is 5’ 10” tall and weighs 167 pounds. What is her BMI (body mass index)?
A) 20
B) 24
C) 27
D) 32
B) 24
Jerome is 5’ 9” tall and weighs 210 pounds. Jerome’s BMI indicates that he is:
A) underweight.
B) at a healthy weight.
C) overweight.
D) obese.
D) obese.
A BMI value above ___ is associated with increased risks of chronic health diseases.
A) 18.5
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
D) 30
A limitation in using the body mass index is that:
A) it is difficult to determine.
B) it does not take body composition into account.
C) it is not a good predictor of health risks.
D) it is not accurate when used on women.
B) it does not take body composition into account.
Which method of assessing body composition is considered to be the gold standard?
A) body mass index (BMI)
B) underwater weighing
C) skinfold test
D) waist circumference measurement
B) underwater weighing
Apple-shaped fat patterning increases a person’s risk for:
A) type 1 diabetes.
B) heart disease.
C) osteoporosis.
D) lactose intolerance.
B) heart disease.
Which of the following assessment techniques can be used to evaluate an individual’s fat distribution pattern?
A) body mass index (BMI)
B) underwater weighing
C) bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
D) waist circumference measurement
D) waist circumference measurement
Paula’s waist measurement is 38 inches and her hip measurement is 36 inches. Based on her waist-to-hip ratio, how would you classify Paula’s health risk?
A) high because her waist-to-hip ratio is over 0.80
B) low because her waist-to-hip ratio is over 0.80
C) high because her waist-to-hip ratio is less than 0.80
D) low because her waist-to-hip ratio is less than 0.80
A) high because her waist-to-hip ratio is over 0.80
In women, a waist-to-hip ratio greater than ___ is associated with an increased disease risk.
A) 2.0
B) 0.8
C) 0.2
D) 80
B) 0.8
Which of the following correctly describes the energy balance equation?
A) energy consumed minus energy expended
B) energy expended minus energy consumed
C) energy expended plus energy consumed
D) energy consumed equals energy expended
D) energy consumed equals energy expended
Joe would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?
A) 2,000 kcal
B) 2,500 kcal
C) 3,200 kcal
D) 3,700 kcal
C) 3,200 kcal
Which of the following nutrients provide a source of energy for the body?
A) carbohydrates
B) vitamins
C) minerals
D) water
A) carbohydrates
An excess of approximately how many Calories will lead to one pound of body weight?
A) 1,000
B) 2,500
C) 3,500
D) 4,000
C) 3,500
The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kcal are there in two cups of this cereal?
A) 162 kcal
B) 187 kcal
C) 256 kcal
D) 324 kcal
D) 324 kcal
At its lowest level, about ___ percent of our total daily energy expenditure is attributable to basal metabolism.
A) 20
B) 35
C) 60
D) 80
C) 60
At its highest level, about ___ percent of our daily energy expenditure is attributable to the thermic effect of food.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 35
D) 60
B) 10
The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual’s:
A) gender.
B) fat tissue mass.
C) lean tissue mass.
D) age.
C) lean tissue mass.
Which of the following individuals would most likely have the highest basal metabolic rate?
A) a 20-year-old conditioned male athlete
B) a 50-year-old normal weight woman
C) a 45-year-old obese male
D) a 20-year-old sedentary female college student
A) a 20-year-old conditioned male athlete
At what age is there typically a decrease in basal metabolic rate?
A) 15
B) 25
C) 30
D) 45
C) 30
Molly is an 18-year-old college student who is 5’ 7” tall and weighs 140 pounds. How many kilocalories does she expend each day for basal metabolism?
A) 1,375 kcal
B) 1,527 kcal
C) 3,024 kcal
D) 3,360 kcal
A) 1,375 kcal
What are the three components of total energy expenditure?
A) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and adaptive thermogenesis
B) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food
C) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and sleep activity
D) basal metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and adaptive thermogenesis
B) basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food
The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing, and storing nutrients is called:
A) the basal metabolic rate.
B) the nutrient expenditure quotient.
C) the thermogenic effect of food.
D) adaptive thermogenesis.
C) the thermogenic effect of food.
George’s dinner contains 750 kilocalories. At most, how many kilocalories will George expend in order to process this meal?
A) 7.5 kcal
B) 50 kcal
C) 375 kcal
D) 750 kcal
A) 7.5 kcal
Which component of energy expenditure is the most variable from one person to another?
A) basal metabolism
B) thermogenic effect of food
C) energy cost of physical activity
D) adaptive thermogenesis
C) energy cost of physical activity
Patrick weighs 250 pounds and is trying to lose weight. He decides to start an exercise program and starts walking (2 mph) for 30 minutes, five days a week. This activity burns 0.044 kcal/kg body weight/minute. How many additional kcal will Patrick burn each week with this exercise regime?
A) 290 kcal
B) 560 kcal
C) 750 kcal
D) 980 kcal
C) 750 kcal
Jamie eats 240 gm of carbohydrate, 220 gm from fat, and 132 gm from protein each day. What is Jamie’s daily Caloric intake?
A) 592 kcal
B) 3,028 kcal
C) 3,468 kcal
D) 4,584 kcal
C) 3,468 kcal
Researchers have proposed that as much as ___ of our body fat is influenced by genetic factors.
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 90%
D) 100%
C) 90%
The thrifty gene theory suggests that:
A) our bodies are designed to maintain weight within a narrow range.
B) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy than other people.
C) adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents.
D) our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth.
B) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy than other people.
The set-point theory suggests that:
A) the body is designed to maintain its weight within a narrow range.
B) some people possess a gene that allows them to expend less energy than other people.
C) adult body weight is determined by the weight of our parents.
D) our adult weight is determined by our weight at birth.
A) the body is designed to maintain its weight within a narrow range.
Leptin, which functions as a hormone, is produced by:
A) liver cells.
B) pancreatic cells.
C) muscle cells.
D) adipose cells.
D) adipose cells.
Which of the following nutrients is thought to be the most readily stored as adipose tissue?
A) protein
B) fat
C) carbohydrate
D) vitamins
B) fat
Special cells in the ___ are responsible for the drive to eat.
A) stomach
B) hypothalamus
C) small intestine
D) mouth
B) hypothalamus
The physiological state reached in which there is no longer a desire to eat is referred to as:
A) appetite.
B) hunger.
C) satiety.
D) repletion.
C) satiety.
Which of the following decreases appetite?
A) beta-endorphins
B) ghrelin
C) peptide YY
D) uncoupling proteins
C) peptide YY
Which of the following is an appetite-stimulating hormone produced by the stomach?
A) leptin
B) ghrelin
C) peptide YY
D) uncoupling proteins
B) ghrelin
Which condition is conducive to weight loss?
A) low leptin sensitivity
B) high ghrelin sensitivity
C) low peptide YY sensitivity
D) increased uncoupling-protein activity
D) increased uncoupling-protein activity
Which of the following is TRUE about using daily dietary records?
A) Most individuals estimate their daily intake accurately.
B) Most individuals underestimate their daily intake.
C) They are accurate during periods of weight loss.
D) They are accurate only if done by a dietician.
B) Most individuals underestimate their daily intake.
A diet consisting of less than 10% of total energy as fat is classified as:
A) a very low Calorie diet.
B) a very low fat diet.
C) a low fat diet.
D) a high carbohydrate diet.
B) a very low fat diet.
What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting Calories but not increasing his or her level of physical activity?
A) The individual will lose mostly adipose tissue.
B) The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue.
C) The individual will lose both adipose and lean body tissue.
D) The individual will not lose any body weight.
B) The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue.
What is the National Weight Control Registry?
A) a list of medical doctors specially trained at treating individuals with obesity
B) a government agency that monitors fad diets for quackery
C) recommendations from hundreds of registered dietitians suggesting ways to achieve a healthy body weight
D) an ongoing project detailing the habits of people who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained their weight for at least one year
D) an ongoing project detailing the habits of people who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained their weight for at least one year
According to the National Weight Control Registry, a majority of people who were able to maintain their weight loss reported changes in:
A) diet only.
B) diet and exercise.
C) exercise only.
D) portion sizes.
B) diet and exercise.
Which agency regulates prescription and over-the-counter medications in the United States?
A) USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
B) CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
C) AMA (American Medical Association)
D) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
D) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Which of the following weight-loss medications was banned in 2000 because it caused the deaths of several people due to brain hemorrhages?
A) orlistat
B) ephedrine
C) sibutramine
D) phenylpropanolamine
D) phenylpropanolamine
Which of the following correctly describes anabolic substances?
A) They have been proven to enhance muscle gain and strength.
B) It is currently illegal to sell them in the United States.
C) They were a popular weight loss therapy of the 1980s.
D) They are banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
D) They are banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Being underweight increases a person’s risk of developing:
A) infection and illness.
B) high blood pressure.
C) cancer.
D) heart disease.
A) infection and illness.
A person with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 39.9 is considered:
A) underweight.
B) overweight.
C) obese.
D) morbidly obese.
C) obese.
Sharon has high triglycerides, low HDL levels, and high blood pressure. With which condition is this cluster of risk factors associated?
A) hypoglycemia
B) cataracts
C) osteoporosis
D) metabolic syndrome
D) metabolic syndrome
What is a multifactorial disease?
A) a disease that exhibits many different forms, depending upon the individuals
B) a disease that has many different causes
C) a disease that affects many different organ systems
D) a disease that requires many different treatments or therapies
B) a disease that has many different causes