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Which of the following testing methods is considered the most accurate way of measuring percent body fat?


A) Underwater weighing
B) Skinfolds
C) Infrared light
D) Bioelectrical impedance

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A very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) ,also known as protein-sparing modified fast (PSMF) ,allows a person ________ kilocalories per day,often in liquid form.


A) 200 to 400
B) 400 to 800
C) 800 to 1000
D) 1200 to 1400

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The expenditure of energy to produce heat in response to a cold environment and as a result of overfeeding is called


A) adaptive thermogenesis.
B) thermic effect of cold.
C) heat metabolism.
D) thermic metabolism.

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The energy expended to digest,absorb,and further process nutrients in food is called the ______ of food.This equals approximately 5% to 10% of energy intake.


A) transformation
B) thermic effect
C) metabolism
D) breakdown

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Physical activity


A) contributes about 70% of total energy expenditure.
B) is only counted as a significant contributor if it is a formal,regular exercise program.
C) includes daily activities as seemingly insignificant as fidgeting.
D) contributes very little to overall energy expenditure.

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How would you interpret the body mass index for a woman who is 1.63 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms?


A) The value does not exceed the value at which health risks are increased.
B) Her health risks would be high.
C) This indicates significant android obesity and high health risk.
D) She slightly exceeds the value at which health risks are increased.

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When attempting to use body fat percentage to define obesity,body fat above ______ for women results in an obesity diagnosis.


A) 25%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 37%

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What would be the approximate weight gain,in pounds,of a person who consumes an excess of 500 kilocalories daily for one month?


A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6

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Which of the following is not an appropriate goal for weight control programs?


A) 5-pound weight loss per week
B) Loss of stored fat
C) Sparing lean body mass
D) Reaching a healthy weight

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The body's set point has been suggested to be


A) a weight the body attempts to maintain closely.
B) one's desirable and most healthy body weight.
C) one's minimum body weight.
D) the weight that is reached and maintained during mid-life.

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Altering the environment to minimize the stimuli for eating is called


A) chain-breaking.
B) stimulus control.
C) contingency management.
D) cognitive restructuring.

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Which of the following is true about fat?


A) It has a high thermic effect.
B) It is less calorie-dense than carbohydrates or proteins.
C) It is a concentrated source of calories.
D) It is better to eliminate carbohydrates rather than fat when cutting calories.

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Lorcaserin hydrochloride (Belviqยฎ) ,a weight-loss medication,is ______ that reduces food intake by regulating appetite.


A) a functional fiber
B) a lipase inhibitor
C) an antihistamine
D) a selective serotonin receptor agonist

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______ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease,diabetes mellitus,and hypertension.


A) Android
B) Gynoid
C) Morbid
D) Cardiometabolic

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A daily deficit of 500 kilocalories should result in an approximate weight loss of about how many pounds per week?


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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A common and effective surgical procedure for morbid obesity is


A) intestinal bypass.
B) gastric bypass.
C) gastric blockage.
D) gastrectomy.

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Joe is getting his energy expenditure measured by direct calorimetry.The 1 liter of water surrounding the chamber has an initial reading of 15 degrees Celsius.The final reading is 2,015 degrees Celsius.How many kilocalories did he expend?


A) 1,000
B) 1,500
C) 2,000
D) 2,500

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Body weight in kilograms divided by height squared in meters yields


A) the obesity index.
B) the body mass index.
C) relative weight.
D) percent body fat.

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A ______ is usually a more accurate tool for estimating the number of calories you burn during a workout than internal calorie estimators on cardio machines.


A) bathroom scale
B) body fat monitor
C) step counter
D) heart rate monitor

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The name for the minimum energy expended to keep a resting,awake body alive is ______.This represents about 60% to 70% of total energy expenditure.


A) ATP
B) basal metabolism
C) thermogenesis
D) thermic effect of food

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