Question 1

According to standards issued by the World Health Organization, a healthy BMI is between

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A)   12.5 and 18.4.
B)   18.5 and 24.9.
C)   25.0 and 29.9.
D)   30.0 and 40.0.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

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A)   true percent body fat.
B)   an accurate index of body composition.
C)   a range of recommended body weights associated with the lowest mortality.
D)   an accurate assessment of obesity.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In general, a low-calorie diet should have _____ calories per day.

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A)   1000-1200
B)   1200-1500
C)   1500-1800
D)   1800-2100E) A) and B)
F) A) 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

The skinfold measurement technique for determining body fat composition involves measuring fat found under the skin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of total body fat is subcutaneous fat?

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A)   20%
B)   40%
C)   60%
D)   80%E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Describe the energy balance equation and how it relates to weight management. What parts of the equation are under individual control, and how can the equation be tipped in favour of weight loss and weight gain?

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Question 8

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

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A)   advocacy of special diets
B)   advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
C)   claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
D)   recommendations to combine foods in special ways or to rotate levels of calorie intake to effect weight lossE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Individuals who are trying to lose weight should do all of the following when reading weight loss books, EXCEPT:

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A)   reject books that advocate an unbalanced way of eating.
B)   reject books that claim to be based on a "scientific breakthrough".
C)   reject books that use gimmicks such as matching eating to blood type.
D)   reject books that promise slow and steady weight loss.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Weight-loss prescription drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

Accepted Answer

A)   15.
B)   20.
C)   30.
D)   40.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are potential side effects of weight loss surgery for individuals with poor cardiorespiratory fitness, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   stroke.
B)   kidney failure.
C)   death.
D)   diabetes.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

People who display android obesity generally have the following shape:

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A)   apple
B)   banana
C)   pear
D)   melonE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Regular physical activity is beneficial for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

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A)   protects against weight gain.
B)   essential for maintaining weight loss.
C)   decreases cardiac function.
D)   improves quality of life.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   a belief that one is overweight even when dangerously thin
B)   uncontrollable binge eating
C)   near-normal body weight
D)   self-induced vomitingE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   fear of becoming fat.
B)   significant weight loss.
C)   bingeing followed by purging.
D)   concern about control.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following foods has a low energy-density value?

Accepted Answer

A)   apple
B)   pretzels
C)   white bread
D)   popcornE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A person with a body mass index of 18.2 is classified as

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A)   underweight.
B)   normal weight.
C)   overweight.
D)   obese.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Visceral fat accounts for approximately _____ percent of total body fat in men.

Accepted Answer

A)   5-10
B)   10-20
C)   15-25
D)   25-30E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

All of the following are types of body fat, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   subcutaneous fat.
B)   visceral fat.
C)   ectopic fat.
D)   entropic fat.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

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All of the following are types of body fat, EXCEPT:

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Results from consulting height-weight tables reflect

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Which of the following foods has a low energy-density value?

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Weight-loss prescription drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

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Approximately what percentage of total body fat is subcutaneous fat?

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In general, a low-calorie diet should have _____ calories per day.

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People who display android obesity generally have the following shape:

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Characteristics of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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According to standards issued by the World Health Organization, a healthy BMI is between

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A person with a body mass index of 18.2 is classified as

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Individuals who are trying to lose weight should do all of the following when reading weight loss books, EXCEPT:

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Which one of the following is MOST closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

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Visceral fat accounts for approximately _____ percent of total body fat in men.

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