Fitness and Weight Management-Exam 2 Fall 2023 with
complete solution
body mass index (BMI) is a reliable for distinguishing fat mass from lean mass in
adults
false
waist circumference alone can be used as indicator of health risk, because it
reflects the level of abdominal obesity
true
body fat distribution can be assessed by
waist to hip ratio
what ratio of the U.S. population is considered overweight and obese?
two third
which of the following body mass index (BMI) results is considered in the obese
category for adults?
greater than 30
which of the following conditions related to obesity may increase your chance of
serious health problems?
all of the above
which of the following habits best explains the reason people gain weight?
eating more calories than expended
which other factors influence weight gain?
all of the above
which of the following diseases are health risks associated with obesity?
all of the above
fatty liver disease can be linked to excess weight
true
losing moderate amounts of weight and increasing physical activity may prevent
or delay type 2 diabetes
true
the recommendation to "eat the rainbow" refers to
make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
all of the following are healthier choices of protein EXCEPT
ground beef
fat cells can get larger and they can also split to make more cells
true
genetics is responsible for more than 50% of the variations in body weight
false
the only way to lose weight is by creating a negative caloric deficit (less intake
than expenditure)
true
there is no relationship between hormones and body weight or body fatness
false
toxic food environment refers to the foods in the environment that cause cancer
false
, weekly weight loss that is deemed safe and effective should be ______ pounds
per week
0.5 to 2 pounds per week
the management of body weight is dependent on energy balance (kcal in vs. kcal
out)
true
it is possible to lose only the fat on your abdominal region by doing crunches
false
which of the following are possible treatments for obesity?
all of the above
which of the following diets is considered a low carbohydrate diet?
Atkins
which of the following is considered an energy-yielding nutrient?
fat
how many kcal in one pound of fat?
3,500 kcals
women are more susceptible to calcium and iron deficiencies because they eat
less than men
true
which type of cholesterol is responsible for assisting in the removal of low-
density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from the blood circulation?
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
a food item has 300 total kcals and 20 g of fat. what percentage of the kcal in this
food item are coming from fat?
60
a food item has a 30 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fat, and 20 g of protein. calculate
how many kcal of the food is protein.
32%
X diet requires that you drink a supplement with every meal to lose weight
yes, FAD diet
B diet requires that you do not eat carbohydrates past 8 p.m.
yes, FAD diet
F diet recommends that half of your plate be fruits and vegetables daily
no, not FAD diet
Z diet has a list of several foods that should never be eaten by humans
yes, FAD diet
P diet suggest that you can increase your intake of fiber to 25 g daily
no, not FAD diet
before embarking in a weight loss program, all clients should undergo indirect
calorimetry to accurately determine how many kcals they need to consume per
day
false
a client has an resting energy expenditure (REE) of 1,250 kcals if their activity
level is active, which of the following kcal ranges best matches their appropriate
intake?
3,000?
complete solution
body mass index (BMI) is a reliable for distinguishing fat mass from lean mass in
adults
false
waist circumference alone can be used as indicator of health risk, because it
reflects the level of abdominal obesity
true
body fat distribution can be assessed by
waist to hip ratio
what ratio of the U.S. population is considered overweight and obese?
two third
which of the following body mass index (BMI) results is considered in the obese
category for adults?
greater than 30
which of the following conditions related to obesity may increase your chance of
serious health problems?
all of the above
which of the following habits best explains the reason people gain weight?
eating more calories than expended
which other factors influence weight gain?
all of the above
which of the following diseases are health risks associated with obesity?
all of the above
fatty liver disease can be linked to excess weight
true
losing moderate amounts of weight and increasing physical activity may prevent
or delay type 2 diabetes
true
the recommendation to "eat the rainbow" refers to
make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
all of the following are healthier choices of protein EXCEPT
ground beef
fat cells can get larger and they can also split to make more cells
true
genetics is responsible for more than 50% of the variations in body weight
false
the only way to lose weight is by creating a negative caloric deficit (less intake
than expenditure)
true
there is no relationship between hormones and body weight or body fatness
false
toxic food environment refers to the foods in the environment that cause cancer
false
, weekly weight loss that is deemed safe and effective should be ______ pounds
per week
0.5 to 2 pounds per week
the management of body weight is dependent on energy balance (kcal in vs. kcal
out)
true
it is possible to lose only the fat on your abdominal region by doing crunches
false
which of the following are possible treatments for obesity?
all of the above
which of the following diets is considered a low carbohydrate diet?
Atkins
which of the following is considered an energy-yielding nutrient?
fat
how many kcal in one pound of fat?
3,500 kcals
women are more susceptible to calcium and iron deficiencies because they eat
less than men
true
which type of cholesterol is responsible for assisting in the removal of low-
density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from the blood circulation?
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
a food item has 300 total kcals and 20 g of fat. what percentage of the kcal in this
food item are coming from fat?
60
a food item has a 30 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of fat, and 20 g of protein. calculate
how many kcal of the food is protein.
32%
X diet requires that you drink a supplement with every meal to lose weight
yes, FAD diet
B diet requires that you do not eat carbohydrates past 8 p.m.
yes, FAD diet
F diet recommends that half of your plate be fruits and vegetables daily
no, not FAD diet
Z diet has a list of several foods that should never be eaten by humans
yes, FAD diet
P diet suggest that you can increase your intake of fiber to 25 g daily
no, not FAD diet
before embarking in a weight loss program, all clients should undergo indirect
calorimetry to accurately determine how many kcals they need to consume per
day
false
a client has an resting energy expenditure (REE) of 1,250 kcals if their activity
level is active, which of the following kcal ranges best matches their appropriate
intake?
3,000?
