Hed 210 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Most weight loss supplements contain caffeine and/or - CORRECT ANSWER diuretics
For optimal health, an adult male should have a waist circumference no larger than -
CORRECT ANSWER 40 inches
The health effects of obesity include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER class III obesity reduces life expectancy about as much as long-term
smoking
For most people, the cause of overweight and obesity can be best explained as - CORRECT
ANSWER multifactorial
The more fat cells an individual has, - CORRECT ANSWER the greater the
individual's risk for inflammation
A person with the "thrifty gene" has - CORRECT ANSWER a slowed metabolism in
response to calorie restriction
There are two categories of body fat: essential and - CORRECT ANSWER storage
Troy's weight has always been around 180 pounds. When he gains a few pounds, he usually
drops the extra weight relatively quickly but rarely drops below 180. Troy's ability to
maintain a "standard" weight exemplifies which theory? - CORRECT ANSWER set
point
The surgical procedure that removes fat cells from specific parts of the body is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER liposuction
CORRECT ANSWERS
Most weight loss supplements contain caffeine and/or - CORRECT ANSWER diuretics
For optimal health, an adult male should have a waist circumference no larger than -
CORRECT ANSWER 40 inches
The health effects of obesity include which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER class III obesity reduces life expectancy about as much as long-term
smoking
For most people, the cause of overweight and obesity can be best explained as - CORRECT
ANSWER multifactorial
The more fat cells an individual has, - CORRECT ANSWER the greater the
individual's risk for inflammation
A person with the "thrifty gene" has - CORRECT ANSWER a slowed metabolism in
response to calorie restriction
There are two categories of body fat: essential and - CORRECT ANSWER storage
Troy's weight has always been around 180 pounds. When he gains a few pounds, he usually
drops the extra weight relatively quickly but rarely drops below 180. Troy's ability to
maintain a "standard" weight exemplifies which theory? - CORRECT ANSWER set
point
The surgical procedure that removes fat cells from specific parts of the body is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER liposuction
