Question 1

Fat substitutes

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A)  do not contribute any nutrients or calories.
B)  can be carbohydrate- or protein-based.
C)  generally have the same number of calories per gram as fat.
D)  are used only in dessert foods and snacks.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

An initial step in the treatment of bulimia is

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A)  restoring body weight.
B)  treating depression.
C)  stabilizing eating patterns.
D)  changing the person's body image.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Define diabetes and prediabetes,and describe the basic physiology of type 2 diabetes.List three risk factors and three preventive strategies for type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes is a chronic condition characte...

Question 4

Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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A)  Choose foods with a low energy density and high nutrient density.
B)  Eat whole fruit for breakfast and as any dessert.
C)  Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
D)  All of these choices are effective.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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A)  as an antidote for boredom
B)  to alleviate loneliness
C)  to fuel life's activities
D)  as a pickup when fatiguedE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The rate of obesity in the United States has more than doubled in the past 60 years.Describe at least three factors that may help explain this shift.

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Question 7

Many people with an eating disorder use their abnormal eating behavior as a way to numb stress or anxiety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dissatisfaction with body image contributes to the development of eating disorders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In America,eating disorders affect

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A)  mostly adults.
B)  mostly minorities.
C)  mostly females.
D)  all groups equally.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

One health risk associated with anorexia nervosa is

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A)  low blood pressure.
B)  eroded tooth enamel.
C)  chronic hoarseness.
D)  stomach rupture.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The hormone leptin is believed to

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A)  let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores.
B)  cause the development of secondary sex characteristics.
C)  cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise.
D)  increase blood sugar levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  depression.
B)  schizophrenia.
C)  body dissatisfaction.
D)  low self-esteem.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What are the characteristics of the gynoid pattern of fat distribution?

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A)  Fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat,which increases the risk of disease.
B)  Fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
C)  Fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat,which is less tied to the risk of disease.
D)  Fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat,which increases the risk of disease.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

People who tend to store body fat in the _______________ are at increased risk for chronic disease.

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A)  thighs
B)  buttocks
C)  abdomen
D)  hipsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Describe the dangers and possible benefits (if they exist)to using commercial weight loss programs,OTC diet aids,prescription diet aids,or surgery to lose weight.Indicate when the severity of a person's obesity problem might justify using one or more of these options.

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Commercial weight loss programs, OTC die...

Question 16

Body mass index is a direct measure of a body's fat-free mass.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing

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A)  your weight by the circumference of your waist.
B)  the calories you eat by the calories you burn.
C)  your weight by the square of your height.
D)  the calories you burn by the calories you eat.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The safe approach to weight loss is to lose 2.0-5.0 pounds per week.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The main drawback of using BMI to assess health is that it is not a good tool for

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A)  assessing body composition.
B)  assessing body weight.
C)  comparing weight to height.
D)  classifying individuals as obese.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

About one-half of deaths associated with anorexia are from suicide.

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A) True 
 B)False

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