Nutrition 1010 - Introductory Nutrition » Summer 2023 » Chapter 09 Quiz Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

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Question #1
Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of medical issues that include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.   central obesity
B.   altered blood lipids
C.   low blood sugar
D.   high blood pressure
Question #2
To maintain energy balance, an individual's energy intake should be equal to what
A.   their total energy output
B.   their basal metabolic rate
C.   their body mass index (BMI)
D.   their thermic effect of food
Question #3
The use of body mass index (BMI) to predict body fatness is of least value in what population?
A.   college seniors
B.   teens
C.   athletes
D.   women under 50
Question #4
Why does administering leptin fail to reverse most obesity cases?
A.   It is an appetite-stimulating hormone.
B.   Fat loss suppresses leptin recognition.
C.   Obese people are often resistant to the effects of leptin.
D.   It is a satiety hormone.
Question #5
What theory suggests that after weight gain or loss the body adjusts its metabolism somewhat in the direction of restoring the original weight?
A.   thermogenesis theory
B.   fluctuating metabolism theory
C.   set-point theory
D.   microbiota theory
Question #6
What evidence suggests that a highly palatable, fat-rich, and sugar-rich food supply could be contributing to overeating and weight gain?
A.   Eating highly palatable food decreases energy expenditure.
B.   Highly palatable food causes lasting changes in the brain's reward system.
C.   Obese people have too much dopamine.
D.   Brain scans have shown that obese people are less likely to prefer fruit and vegetables.
Question #7
What is the most likely source of glucose fuel for the central nervous system after a person has refrained from eating for a few days (a short fast)?
A.   liver glycogen
B.   the breakdown of protein from lean tissue
C.   ketone bodies
D.   muscle glycogen
Question #8
What is the primary source of fuel for the central nervous system after a person refrains from eating for 10 days (a prolonged fast)?
A.   muscle glycogen
B.   ketone bodies
C.   liver glycogen
D.   protein from lean tissue
Question #9
Which of the following foods has the highest energy density?
A.   Food D: weighs 600 grams and provides 1,000 calories
B.   Food B: weighs 40 grams and provides 250 calories
C.   Food A: weighs 38 grams and provides 300 calories
D.   Food C: weighs 50 grams and provides 100 calories
Question #10
What is a beneficial role of physical activity in weight loss?
A.   Exercise reduces cortisol and gets rid of belly fat.
B.   Physical activity decreases weight by promoting loss of bone density.
C.   Working out requires extra sleep and getting extra sleep reduces food cravings and weight gain.
D.   Working out builds muscle and lean muscle tissue burns more calories per pound than fat does.
Question #11
Which is NOT a potential benefit of surgical obesity treatment?
A.   Surgery may help shift the makeup of the intestinal bacteria toward a healthier profile.
B.   Diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood cholesterol, hypertension, and heart disease immediately improve.
C.   After surgery, people can return to their previous lifestyle and food choices and not worry about regaining the weight.
D.   Depression and anxiety can improve after surgery.
Question #12
Which of the following is an appropriate behavior modification for replacing old eating and activity habits with new ones?
A.   Strengthen the inappropriate eating cues you cannot eliminate.
B.   Repeat the inappropriate eating and physical activity behaviors.
C.   Establish positive consequences for inappropriate eating or sedentary behaviors.
D.   Strengthen cues to appropriate eating and activities.
Question #13
The body's metabolic response to food is known as "Thermic effect of food" and uses up about___________ percent of a meal's energy value in stepped-up metabolism.
A.   5-10 percent
B.   70-90 percent
C.   50-65 percent
D.   25-33 percent
Question #14
What is the "female athlete triad"?
A.   three medical problems: heart disease, diabetes, and obesity
B.   three behaviors common in female athletes: perfectionism, anxiety, and depression
C.   three associated medical problems: low energy availability, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis
D.   three athletic problems: impaired speed, loss of balance, and inflexibility
Question #15
Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur as a symptom of anorexia?
A.   high body temperature
B.   reduced nutrient absorption
C.   weakened heart
D.   kidney failure

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