Chapter 9 - Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Question 1

True or False:
Being underweight increases the risk of death for those undergoing surgery or fighting a disease such as cancer.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False:
Basal metabolism represents a person’s largest expenditure of energy, followed by physical activity and the thermic effect of food.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False:
The BMI of a person is a way to assess body composition.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False:
A person’s BMI value is equivalent to their percentage of body fat.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

True or False:
The set-point theory states that the body’s regulatory controls will maintain the body weight over time and resist efforts to lose weight by dieting.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False:
A person’s metabolism slows down in response to a lower calorie intake.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is not an obesity-related chronic disease?

Answer 7

Osteoporosis

Question 8

True or False:
A BMI value within the range of 18.5 to 25 is considered healthy.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following situations exposes a drawback of using BMI values as an indicator of health risk from obesity or underweight?

Answer 9

The increased weight of pregnant women falsely increases their BMI.

Question 10

Which of the following techniques is the best way to assess body composition?

Answer 10

a skinfold test

Question 11

A healthy person with an average amount of body fat can survive for six to eight weeks with only water because of _____.

Answer 11

ketosis

Question 12

What is the primary source of energy for the brain and the nervous system?

Answer 12

glucose

Question 13

Which food contains gluten?

Answer 13

macaroni and cheese

Question 14

Foods that are high in _____ often lead to weight gain.

Answer 14

energy density

Question 15

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

Answer 15

an increase in lean muscle tissue that burns more energy

Question 16

What would be the most appropriate weight loss strategy for an obese individual whose BMI is above 40?

Answer 16

gastric bypass surgery

Question 17

What should someone do to prevent regaining lost weight?

Answer 17

exercise regularly

Question 18

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

Answer 18

may lead to chronic inflammation and severe coronary diseases

Question 19

Waist circumference in the range of 35″ to 40″ is an indicator of _____.

Answer 19

central obesity

Question 20

Corey’s average daily energy intake is 2,630 calories. What would be an appropriate daily calorie intake to help him lose weight safely and steadily if he weighs 235 pounds and is 5′10″ tall?

Answer 20

1880-2130

Question 21

What component of energy expenditure is a person able to influence or control?

Answer 21

voluntary activities

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true for sedentary individuals?

Answer 22

they expend 50 to 60 percent of their energy on basal metabolism

Question 23

You have decided to consume less than 1,000 calories each day for several weeks to lose weight and fit into a favorite outfit for a special occasion. Which of the following is likely to be the greatest obstacle for this plan to succeed?

Answer 23

hunger

Question 24

Which of the following individuals experiences the highest calorie cost?

Answer 24

Luis who weighs 185 and runs on the treadmill for 25 mins

Question 25

A woman is using behavior change methods to assist in changing her eating habits to lose weight. Which of the following behaviors would help her lose weight?

Answer 25

keeping a food diary of what she eats