FSHN 120 Test 2 Practice Questions || 100% Valid Solutions.
The cells in the hypothalamus that are triggered by low blood glucose and signal hunger are
known as
hunger cells.
adipose cells.
feeding cells.
eating cells. correct answers Feeding cells
One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition. T/F correct
answers False
In theory, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of
500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g., about 28 days)?
4 lbs
0.5 lbs
3 lbs
2 lbs correct answers 4 lbs
The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4
grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are there in two cups of this cereal?
256
162
187
324 correct answers 324
Which of the following individuals would MOST likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?
a 28-year-old conditioned male athlete
a 28-year-old normal weight male
,a 28-year-old overweight woman
a 28-year-old pregnant woman correct answers a 28-year-old overweight woman
The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing,
and storing nutrients is called
the thermic effect of food.
the basal metabolic rate.
the nutrient expenditure quotient.
adaptive thermogenesis. correct answers the thermic effect of food
What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing
his or her level of physical activity?
The individual will lose both adipose and lean body tissue.
The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue.
The individual will not lose any body weight.
The individual will lose mostly adipose tissue. correct answers The individual will lose mostly
lean body tissue.
Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins
to increase at a BMI greater than
40 kg/m2.
30 kg/m2.
35 kg/m2.
24 kg/m2. correct answers 30 kg/m2
Which of the following is FALSE abut Peptide YY (PYY)?
is a protein produced in the GI tract
decreases appetite and inhibits food intake
, occurs in higher levels in obese people
is released proportional to the number of calories eaten correct answers occurs in higher levels
in obese people
Heat-producing brown adipose tissue containing uncoupling proteins has been found only in
animals and newborn humans.
T/F correct answers False
Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many
kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?
1,375 kcal
1,855 kcal
3,024 kcal
3,360 kcal correct answers 1,855 kcal
You weighed a team of football players and, according to their Body Mass Index, they are
categorized as overweight and obese. Which of the following would you MOST LIKELY
conclude?
The majority are probably obese and should make efforts to lose weight.
Their muscle weight is probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.
Their bones may be well mineralized, which is responsible for their BMI.
The BMI tables must be wrong; throw them out. correct answers Their muscle weight is
probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.
Obesity is NOT associated with an increased risk of
diabetes.
cardiovascular disease.
hypertension.
type 1 diabetes. correct answers Type 1 diabetes
The cells in the hypothalamus that are triggered by low blood glucose and signal hunger are
known as
hunger cells.
adipose cells.
feeding cells.
eating cells. correct answers Feeding cells
One distinct advantage of the BMI is that it is able to account for body composition. T/F correct
answers False
In theory, what would be the approximate weight gain of a person who consumes an excess of
500 kcal every day for four weeks (e.g., about 28 days)?
4 lbs
0.5 lbs
3 lbs
2 lbs correct answers 4 lbs
The label on a ready-to-eat cereal box indicates that 1 cup contains 32 grams of carbohydrate, 4
grams of protein, and 2 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are there in two cups of this cereal?
256
162
187
324 correct answers 324
Which of the following individuals would MOST likely have the lowest basal metabolic rate?
a 28-year-old conditioned male athlete
a 28-year-old normal weight male
,a 28-year-old overweight woman
a 28-year-old pregnant woman correct answers a 28-year-old overweight woman
The amount of energy expended by the body in digesting, absorbing, transporting, metabolizing,
and storing nutrients is called
the thermic effect of food.
the basal metabolic rate.
the nutrient expenditure quotient.
adaptive thermogenesis. correct answers the thermic effect of food
What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing
his or her level of physical activity?
The individual will lose both adipose and lean body tissue.
The individual will lose mostly lean body tissue.
The individual will not lose any body weight.
The individual will lose mostly adipose tissue. correct answers The individual will lose mostly
lean body tissue.
Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins
to increase at a BMI greater than
40 kg/m2.
30 kg/m2.
35 kg/m2.
24 kg/m2. correct answers 30 kg/m2
Which of the following is FALSE abut Peptide YY (PYY)?
is a protein produced in the GI tract
decreases appetite and inhibits food intake
, occurs in higher levels in obese people
is released proportional to the number of calories eaten correct answers occurs in higher levels
in obese people
Heat-producing brown adipose tissue containing uncoupling proteins has been found only in
animals and newborn humans.
T/F correct answers False
Benjamin is an 18-year-old college student who is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 pounds. How many
kilocalories does he expend each day for basal metabolism?
1,375 kcal
1,855 kcal
3,024 kcal
3,360 kcal correct answers 1,855 kcal
You weighed a team of football players and, according to their Body Mass Index, they are
categorized as overweight and obese. Which of the following would you MOST LIKELY
conclude?
The majority are probably obese and should make efforts to lose weight.
Their muscle weight is probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.
Their bones may be well mineralized, which is responsible for their BMI.
The BMI tables must be wrong; throw them out. correct answers Their muscle weight is
probably responsible for the elevated BMIs.
Obesity is NOT associated with an increased risk of
diabetes.
cardiovascular disease.
hypertension.
type 1 diabetes. correct answers Type 1 diabetes
