Nutrition Test 4 | Verified with 100% Correct Answers

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Nutrition Test 4 | Verified with 100% Correct Answers ________ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects digestive organs. visceral Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches. Based ... on this information, he has a high risk of ________. cardiovascular disease Thomas often describes his body shape as an "apple shape," also known as ________ central body obesity Lillian consumes 2100 kcal of foods and beverages daily and expends a total of 1800 kcal each day. Her body is in a state of ________. positive energy balance According to national surveys, approximately ________ of American adults over the age of 20 were either overweight or obese in 2013-2014. 70% Adults living in ________ are most likely to be obese. Mississippi Which of the following is not a health condition typically associated with overweight and obesity? liver cancer A person who is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 260 pounds has a body mass index of ________. 42 Ashley's BMI is 23.7. Based on this information, her weight is in the ________ range. Healthy BMI is most accurate when assessing the health of highly muscular individuals, such as certain professional athletes. False Which of the following statements about normal weight obesity is false? Condition associated with high muscularity and high BMI ________ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises. subcutaneous Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity? bioelectrical impedance Matt is having his body fat assessed by ________, a technique that requires a large device called the BOD POD. air displacement Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient, practical, and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat? measuring the persons waist circumference Sarah has a body fat percentage of 34%. This is considered ________. Overweight The weather over the winter was colder than usual, with typical days in the subzero temperature range and snow and ice common. Because of this, Drea was often cold and shivering when walking between classes. Shivering is an example of ________. non exercise activity thermogenesis Which of the following statements is true? as people grow older their metabolic rates decline Which of the following factors contributes to an increase in a person's BMR? Stress Which of the following statements about accelerometers is true? measures changes in speed or direction during physical activity Jennifer has lost weight by following a well-balanced calorie-reduced weight-loss diet plan that includes daily exercise for several months. Recently, her rate of weight loss slowed, and this week, she lost no weight, even though she has continued to follow the weight-loss plan. Based on this information, Jennifer has ________. reached a plateau because she's in energy equilibrium According to the "set point theory," a person's ________. body fat level is genetically determined and difficult to alter Compared to other people, a person who has a "thrifty metabolism" ________. gains weight more easily The ________ controls hunger and satiety. Hypothalamus ________ is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas. The hormone slows the digestive process by signaling the hypothalmus to reduce hunger and delaying gastric emptying. Amylin Which of the following hormones stimulates hunger sensations? Ghrelin Which of the following statements is true? Fat cells produce leptin, a hormone that can reduce hunger A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of ________. Ghrelin Erin is following a safe and medically sound weigh-loss program to lose 20 pounds. According to this information, her program ________. includes regular physical activity Which of the following would be considered a recommended weight-loss practice? Reducing intake of sugar-sweetened beverages Eating portion-controlled meals Keeping a food diary or journal Which of the following is not a typical feature of fad diets? physical activity Initial weight loss on a low-carbohydrate diet results from the burning of stored body fat. False Ephedra-containing weight-loss supplements are commercially available at drug stores across the United States. False The weight-loss medication orlistat (Xenical) ________. reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract Darlene is a 5′ 2′′, 23-year-old woman who weighs almost 250 pounds. To lose weight, she's tried calorie-restricted diets, fad diets, exercise programs, and appetite-suppressing pills without success. She would like to try a surgical weight-loss method that reduces the size of her stomach without the use of staples and is reversible. Her physician is likely to recommend ________. adjustable gastric band Gastric bypass surgery can increase a person's risk of osteoporosis. True Being underweight reduces a person's risk of illness and infection. False Dennis wants to gain weight, primarily as lean tissue. In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly, he should ________. add nutrient-dense, healthy sources of energy to his diet, including fatty fish, whole-grain cereals, nuts, peanut butter, and olive oil Which of the following statements is true? Disordered eating practices are usually temporary, and occur when the person is under stress. Which of the following behaviors is typical of someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder? skipping breakfast when late for an exam Carey skips breakfast and eats only organic foods. Before exams, she avoids eating anything that is "alive" or "had a face" while it was alive. Her BMI is 21.6 and she seems to be healthy. Based on this information, Carey is at risk of developing ________. an eating disorder According to the DSM-5, the three main types of eating disorders are ________. bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder Risk factors for eating disorders include ________. having a history of frequent attempts to lose weight Risk factors for eating disorders include ________. being female Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa? maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less Eople with anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from ________. Suicide All of the following are common physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT ________. rapid heart rate Amenorrhea occurs when a female who has previously experienced normal menstrual cycles does not menstruate for ________. [Show More]

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