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_________ is produced in the stomach and stimulates food intake.


A) Ghrelin
B) Cholecystokinin
C) Peptide PYY
D) Gastrin

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America's obesity epidemic:


A) has not affected children.
B) is primarily caused by Americans eating more and exercising less.
C) is relatively benign,causing few health effects.
D) is unique since other countries have not experienced similar rises in obesity.

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A surgical procedure that restricts the size of the stomach and bypasses a portion of the small intestine is:


A) gastroplasty.
B) gastric bypass.
C) not successful in achieving weight loss.
D) liposuction.

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Which of the following does NOT help to explain why Americans are now eating more kcals than 30 years ago?


A) Appetite is often triggered by ads for foods or the easy accessibility of foods.
B) Average portion sizes have increased in homes and restaurants.
C) People tend to eat in units regardless of the size of the unit.
D) Genetic changes over the last 3 decades have led to Americans being hungrier.

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A higher incidence of heart disease,high blood pressure,stroke and diabetes is associated with:


A) fat on hips and thighs.
B) subcutaneous fat.
C) visceral fat.
D) Any fat,no matter where it is deposited.

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Which method to measure body composition relies on the poor ability of fat to conduct electricity?


A) MRI
B) Bioelectric impedance
C) DEXA
D) Bod Pod

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Ryan would like to lose weight.His energy needs are 2400 kcal/day.If he eats ~1900 kcals/day,in four weeks approximately how much weight will Ryan have lost?


A) 2 pounds
B) 4 pounds
C) 9 pounds
D) 12 pounds

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What is the function of a bomb calorimeter?


A) It determines how much energy is spent when performing a specific exercise.
B) It is utilized to "burn off" excess kcals.
C) It determines the energy content of a particular food.
D) It accurately measures percent body fat.

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Which type of calorimetry used for measuring energy expenditure quantifies heat production?


A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) Thermic
D) Bomb

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Which is TRUE regarding the disadvantages of using Body Mass Index as a means of assessing chronic disease risk?


A) Someone with a large amount of muscle mass will have a high BMI.
B) BMI uses measurements which are cumbersome to obtain.
C) Calculating BMI is relatively expensive.
D) BMI calculations for men and women require different formulas.

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To provide glucose to the body between meals:


A) fat is broken down.
B) glycogen is broken down.
C) internal organs are liquified.
D) snacks must be consumed.

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Very-Low-Kcalorie diets:


A) contain fewer than 1500 kcals/day.
B) cause a rapid initial weight loss.
C) increase metabolism.
D) are more effective than other diets in the long term.

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Long term healthy weight loss is based on all the following principles EXCEPT:


A) increasing physical activity.
B) adopting lifelong changes in eating habits.
C) eating foods in the "right" combinations to burn more calories.
D) moderate portion sizes.

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Being underweight:


A) is always the result of an eating disorder.
B) is never a concern since people suffer no health risks.
C) is associated with an increased risk of early death.
D) is an unnatural condition that should always be remedied.

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After eating a large dinner,we feel full and satisfied.The term to describe this feeling is:


A) appetite suppression.
B) caloric equilibrium.
C) hunger displacement.
D) satiety.

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When a diet is very low in kcalories and carbohydrate for a long period of time,what is most likely to develop?


A) Diabetes
B) Hepatitis
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Ketosis

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When selecting a weight loss program for long-term weight loss,which is the least important question to consider?


A) Does the program require purchase of special foods?
B) Does the program offer social support?
C) Does the program incorporate and encourage physical activity?
D) Is there a book available which explains the diet?

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Obesity increases the risk of some cancers because:


A) the high fat foods typically consumed have abundant cancer-promoting substances.
B) adipose tissue produces hormones which promote cell proliferation.
C) high blood triglycerides commonly seen in obesity damage DNA in cells lining the major blood vessels.
D) obese individuals tend to be sedentary.

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For many years,Erin's weight has been stable at ~132 pounds.This weight is commonly described as her:


A) maintenance level.
B) set point.
C) trigger point.
D) weight stability setting.

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Estimated energy requirements are NOT influenced by:


A) height.
B) level of physical activity.
C) gender.
D) body shape.

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