Clicker questions the science of NUTRITON 4th by thompson manore and vaughan chapter 12

Chapter 13 Clicker Questions

Chapter 13:
Achieving and
Maintaining a
Healthful Body
Weight

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A healthful weight is a weight that

a)
b)
c)
d)

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is very close to that of other members of your immediate family.
you can maintain if you keep your kcal intake no higher than your BMR.
is acceptable to your peers.
none of the above.


A healthful weight is a weight that

a)
b)
c)

d)

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is very close to that of other members of your immediate family.
you can maintain if you keep your kcal intake no higher than your BMR.
is acceptable to your peers.
none of the above.


The ratio of a person's body weight to height is represented as his or her

a)
b)
c)
d)

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body mass index.
fat distribution pattern.
basal metabolic rate.
fat-to-lean tissue ratio.


The ratio of a person's body weight to height is represented as his or her

a)
b)
c)

d)

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body mass index.
fat distribution pattern.
basal metabolic rate.
fat-to-lean tissue ratio.


All people gain weight when they

a)
b)
c)
d)

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eat a high-fat diet (>35% fat).
take in more energy than they expend.
fail to exercise.
consume more energy, on average, than they did the previous year.


All people gain weight when they

a)
b)
c)

d)

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eat a high-fat diet (>35% fat).
take in more energy than they expend.
fail to exercise.
consume more energy, on average, than they did the previous year.


Energy balance occurs when

a)

energy expended via basal metabolism, the thermic effect of food, and physical activity
equals energy intake.

b)

energy expended via basal metabolism, temperature regulation, and exercise is greater
than energy intake.

c)

energy expended via the body mass index, basal metabolism, and physical activity
equals energy intake.

d)

energy expended via the body mass index, the thermic effect of food, and physical

activity is greater than energy intake.

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Energy balance occurs when

a)

energy expended via basal metabolism, the thermic effect of food, and physical
activity equals energy intake.

b)

energy expended via basal metabolism, temperature regulation, and exercise is greater
than energy intake.

c)

energy expended via the body mass index, basal metabolism, and physical activity
equals energy intake.

d)

energy expended via the body mass index, the thermic effect of food, and physical
activity is greater than energy intake.

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Which of the following increases appetite?

a)
b)
c)
d)

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leptin
ghrelin
PYY
uncoupling proteins


Which of the following increases appetite?

a)
b)
c)
d)

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leptin
ghrelin
PYY
uncoupling proteins

Which of the following individuals is most likely to have a BMI over 30?

a)
b)

an investment banker who has time to exercise with his personal trainer twice weekly
a high school home economics teacher who loves to cook and rides her bicycle to work
each day

c)

a low-income single mother who provides child care to other families in her urban
apartment
block

d)

a college student who smokes and gets no exercise other than walking to and from
campus

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to have a BMI over 30?

a)
b)

an investment banker who has time to exercise with his personal trainer twice weekly
a high school home economics teacher who loves to cook and rides her bicycle to work

each day

c)

a low-income single mother who provides child care to other families in her urban
apartment block

d)

a college student who smokes and gets no exercise other than walking to and from
campus

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Obesity increases the risk for

a)
b)
c)
d)

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certain types of cancer.
dementia.
premature death.
all of the above.

Obesity increases the risk for

a)
b)
c)
d)

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certain types of cancer.
dementia.
premature death.
all of the above.


Bariatric surgery

a)

results in significant weight loss and long-term maintenance of weight loss in one-half to
two-thirds of patients.

b)

is considered too risky for people with morbid obesity (a BMI greater than or equal to 40
2
kg/m ).

c)

is justified if the immediate threat of serious obesity-related disease and death is more
dangerous than the associated risks.

d)

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all of the above.


Bariatric surgery

a)

results in significant weight loss and long-term maintenance of weight loss in one-half to
two-thirds of patients.

b)

is considered too risky for people with morbid obesity (a BMI greater than or equal to 40
2
kg/m ).

c)

is justified if the immediate threat of serious obesity-related disease and death is
more dangerous than the associated risks.

d)

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all of the above.


A plan for healthful weight loss begins with

a)
b)
c)
d)

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a realistic, achievable goal.
behavioral counseling or enrollment in a support group.
a low-fat diet.
a low-carb diet.


A plan for healthful weight loss begins with

a)
b)
c)
d)

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a realistic, achievable goal.

behavioral counseling or enrollment in a support group.
a low-fat diet.
a low-carb diet.


Which of the following would be the most nutritious snack choice for someone who
wishes to gain weight healthfully?

a)
b)
c)
d)

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a slice of pepperoni pizza with extra cheese
four chocolate-chip cookies
a peanut-butter sandwich on whole-grain bread with an apple
a strawberry shake made with protein powder mixed into strawberry milk


Which of the following would be the most nutritious snack choice for someone who
wishes to gain weight healthfully?

a)
b)
c)
d)

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a slice of pepperoni pizza with extra cheese
four chocolate-chip cookies
a peanut-butter sandwich on whole-grain bread with an apple
a strawberry shake made with protein powder mixed into strawberry milk