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How is soluble fiber in the diet thought to help lower blood
cholesterol level? - ANSWER-enhances excretion of bile
leading to increased cholesterol turnover
What fraction of the day's energy expenditure of the
average person is represented by the basal
metabolism? a. about 2/3
b. about 1/10
c. over 9/10
d. about 1/3
e. about 1/2 - ANSWER-a. about 2/3
The basal metabolic rates between males and females of the
same body weight are different, because ____.
a. reproductive hormones increase the basal metabolic rates of
females
b. males are usually taller than females
c. males have a higher percentage of lean body mass
d. females have a lower percentage of adipose tissue
e. females have lower levels of thyroid hormones - ANSWER-c.
males have a higher percentage of lean body mass
,According to much research, in what region of the body is the
storage of excess
body fat associated with the highest risks for
cardiovascular disease?
a. arms and
shoulders
b.
neck
c. legs and
feet
d. hips and
thighs
e. abdomen - ANSWER-e.
abdomen
The psychological desire to eat that accompanies the sight,
smell or thought of food is known as: a. hunger
b. satiety
c. appetite
d. palatability - ANSWER-c. appetite
A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in
women who's waist circumference begins to exceed ____.
a. 24 inches
b. 35 inches
c. 48 inches
d. 28 inches
e. 42 inches - ANSWER-b. 35 inches
,What is the relationship between breakfast frequency
and obesity?
a.
unknown
b. positively
correlated
c. inversely
correlated
d. not related - ANSWER-c. inversely
correlated
Which of the following describes a relationship between leptin
and energy balance?
a. blood levels of leptin only correlate with body fat at extremely
high and low body masses
b. fat cell sensitivity to leptin is higher in obese people
c. a deficiency of leptin is characteristic of all obese people
d. major functions of leptin include an increase in hunger and a
decrease in metabolic rate
e. blood levels of leptin usually correlate directly with body fat -
ANSWER-e.
blood levels of leptin usually correlate directly with body fat
Which of the following is a feature of the body's response to
engaging in physical activity?
a. after intense exercise, gherlin secretion is typically
elevated and remains so for several hours.
, b. lower body fat is more readily lost from vigorous
exercises that work primarily the hip and leg muscles.
c. blood glucose and fatty acid levels are low immediately
after working out, but thereafter recover on their own.
d. after an intense workout, most people immediately feel
the urge to eat a large carbohydrate meal to replace glycogen
stores.
e. after an intense and vigorous workout, metabolism
remains elevated for several hours - ANSWER-e. after an
intense and vigorous workout, metabolism remains elevated for
several hours
The classification of underweight is achieved with the BMI first
drops below
a. 22.5
b. 20
c. 25.5
d. 18.5
e. 14 - ANSWER-d. 18.5
Which of the following is a feature of gastric surgery for the
treatment of clinically severe obesity?
a. it is almost never followed by weight regain
b. it is less effective than traditional liposuction
c. it limits amount of food the patients consume at any one time
d. it has dramatic effects on physical and psychological health
e. it is always an irreversible medical procedure - ANSWER-c. it
limits amount of food the patients consume at any one time