Question 1

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Symptoms of diabetes include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   blurred vision.
B)   infrequent urination.
C)   extreme fatigue.
D)   frequent infections.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Uva-ursi is claimed to:

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A)   serve as a laxative.
B)   suppress appetite.
C)   serve as a diuretic.
D)   stimulate the CNS.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Approximately how many adults worldwide are affected by diabetes?

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A)   250 million
B)   350 million
C)   200 million
D)   300 millionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Fat substitutes

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A)   are not yet on the market.
B)   are used only in dessert foods and snacks.
C)   can be carbohydrate-or protein-based.
D)   generally contribute the same amount of calories per gram as fat.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The greater the amount of muscle mass, the

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A)   lower the resting metabolic rate.
B)   easier it is to gain weight.
C)   higher the resting metabolic rate.
D)   more fat that is needed in the diet.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

All of the following are common ways of assessing body composition, EXCEPT:

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A)   hydrostatic (underwater)  weighing.
B)   observation.
C)   skinfold measurements.
D)   electrical impedance analysis.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance, body type, and/or body composition is

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A)   female athlete triad.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   body dysmorphic disorder.
D)   amenorrhea.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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A)   a 1, 000-calories-per-day diet plan
B)   certain nutritional supplements
C)   physical activity
D)   at least 8 glasses of water per dayE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to standards issued by the World Health Organization, a healthy BMI is between

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A)   30.0 and 40.0.
B)   25.0 and 29.9.
C)   12.5 and 18.4.
D)   18.5 and 24.9.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

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A)   overweight.
B)   obese.
C)   normal weight.
D)   underweight.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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A)   Watch for hidden calories.
B)   Ensure you only consume "reduced fat" alternatives.
C)   Always check food labels for serving size, calories, and nutrient content.
D)   Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate BMI?

Accepted Answer

A)   Height Squared (metres)  divided by Body Weight (kilograms) 
B)   Height (metres)  divided by Body Weight (kilograms) 
C)   Body Weight (kilograms)  divided by Height Squared (metres) 
D)   Body Weight (pounds)  divided by Height Squared (inches) E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Caffeine is claimed to:

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulate the CNS.
B)   serve as a laxative.
C)   serve as a diuretic.
D)   suppress appetite.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging is

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia nervosa.
B)   binge-eating disorder.
C)   voluntary starvation.
D)   bulimia nervosa.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The "pear" shape distribution of body fat is most commonly seen among:

Accepted Answer

A)   postmenopausal women.
B)   young men.
C)   older men.
D)   premenopausal women.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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According to standards issued by the World Health Organization, a healthy BMI is between

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The "pear" shape distribution of body fat is most commonly seen among:

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Approximately how many adults worldwide are affected by diabetes?

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An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging is

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All of the following are common ways of assessing body composition, EXCEPT:

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What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for successful weight management?

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Symptoms of diabetes include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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The greater the amount of muscle mass, the

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The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

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A condition characterized by extreme dissatisfaction with appearance, body type, and/or body composition is

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Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

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Uva-ursi is claimed to:

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Caffeine is claimed to:

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Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate BMI?

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Fat substitutes

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A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as

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The "pear" shape distribution of body fat is most commonly seen among:

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Approximately how many adults worldwide are affected by diabetes?

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All of the following are common ways of assessing body composition, EXCEPT:

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What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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Most people who succeed in their weight loss efforts do so by emphasizing short-term weight loss.

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