Answers.
What is the most frequently fatal health effect among those who suffer from an eating
disorder? correct answers low blood potassium
The body reaches a state of energy balance when correct answers kilocalories consumed
equals kilocalories expended by BMR and physical activity
Which of the following statements is true about positive energy balance correct answers
Intake is greater than energy expenditure
Which of the following is an example of negative energy balance correct answers 1,800 kcal
intake; TDEE of 2,500 kcal
Approximately how many excess kilocalories are required to gain 1 pound of body weight
correct answers 3,500
How many excess kilocalories per day are required for an average individual to gain about 10
pounds in one year? correct answers 100
A kilocalorie as measured using a bomb calorimeter is the amount of energy needed to raise
the temperature of one kilogram of water correct answers one degree Celsius
The food energy that isn't oxidized to yield carbon dioxide and water is stored as either fat or
correct answers glycogen
The values obtained from the bomb calorimeter, adjusted to reflect the kilocalories actually
transformed into energy in the human body, are called correct answers physiological fuel
values.
What causes those who suffer from anorexia nervosa to control their food intake? correct
answers intense fear of becoming overweight
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of an eating disorder? correct answers
preference for sweet foods
Which of the following may be a result of anorexia nervosa correct answers growth of lanugo
In which group of people are disordered eating and eating disorders more common? correct
answers adolescent and young adult females
Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is based on all of the following except correct
answers sleep patterns.
Basal metabolism is the energy required to fuel the body'svital functions. correct answers
vital functions.
, Sarah and Patti, both middle school students, have been close friends since childhood. Lately
Sarah has noticed some changes in Patti's behavior. She seems more withdrawn and moody.
She is losing weight and her eating habits seem weird. For example, Patti eats an entire bowl
of popcorn and a package of cookies when they watch a movie together at her house. Sarah
has also noticed that Patti's eyes are often red and the knuckles on her fingers appear sore.
What eating disorder matches Patti's symptoms? correct answers
Lean body mass includes all of the following except correct answers fat.
18) BMR is measured when the cellular activity of the body is correct answers at its lowest.
) Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is a measurement of energy expenditure when the body is
correct answers motionless after a 3- to 4-hour fast.
RMR is approximately how much higher or lower than BMR? correct answers 6 percent
higher
The thermic effect of exercise (TEE) depends on all of the following except correct answers
breathing rate.
22) All of the following activities are considered part of non-exercise activity thermogenesis
(NEAT) except correct answers eating.
) All of the following influence adaptive thermogenesis except correct answers basal
metabolism.
The energy used to extract kilocalories from foods and process the macronutrients is referred
to as correct answers the thermic effect of food.
Direct calorimetry monitors energy expenditure by measuring the amount of correct answers
heat produced.
Estimated energy requirement is based on all of the following except correct answers body
posture.
The physical activity factor for a man who walks about 7 miles per day at 3 to 4 mph is
correct answers ) 1.25
What factor is NOT considered when calculating EER using the Harris-Benedict equation
correct answers lean body mass
) The ratio of fat tissue to lean body mass is referred to as correct answers body composition
Approximately what percentage of the body is made up of essential fat? correct answers ) 12
percent for women; 3 percent for men
All of the following are drawbacks to height-weight tables except correct answers they help
determine mortality rates
A BMI that is considered healthy is in the range of correct answers 18.5-24.9.