Chapter 9 - Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight Flashcards
True or False:
Being underweight increases the risk of death for those undergoing surgery or fighting a disease such as cancer.
True
True or False:
Basal metabolism represents a person’s largest expenditure of energy, followed by physical activity and the thermic effect of food.
True
True or False:
The BMI of a person is a way to assess body composition.
False
True or False:
A person’s BMI value is equivalent to their percentage of body fat.
False
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.
True
True or False:
A person’s metabolism slows down in response to a lower calorie intake.
True
What is not an obesity-related chronic disease?
Osteoporosis
True or False:
A BMI value within the range of 18.5 to 25 is considered healthy.
True
Which of the following situations exposes a drawback of using BMI values as an indicator of health risk from obesity or underweight?
The increased weight of pregnant women falsely increases their BMI.
Which of the following techniques is the best way to assess body composition?
a skinfold test
A healthy person with an average amount of body fat can survive for six to eight weeks with only water because of _____.
ketosis
What is the primary source of energy for the brain and the nervous system?
glucose
Which food contains gluten?
macaroni and cheese
Foods that are high in _____ often lead to weight gain.
energy density
One of the major benefits of physical activity for weight management is:
an increase in lean muscle tissue that burns more energy
What would be the most appropriate weight loss strategy for an obese individual whose BMI is above 40?
gastric bypass surgery
What should someone do to prevent regaining lost weight?
exercise regularly
The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because it:
may lead to chronic inflammation and severe coronary diseases
Waist circumference in the range of 35″ to 40″ is an indicator of _____.
central obesity
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?
1880-2130
What component of energy expenditure is a person able to influence or control?
voluntary activities
Which of the following statements is true for sedentary individuals?
they expend 50 to 60 percent of their energy on basal metabolism
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?
hunger
Which of the following individuals experiences the highest calorie cost?
Luis who weighs 185 and runs on the treadmill for 25 mins
