Nutrition Essentials A Personal Approach 1st Edition by Schiff – Test Bank

Nutrition Essentials A Personal Approach 1st Edition by Schiff – Test Bank

Unit 10

Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2009 to 2010, about _____ % of Americans who were 20 years of age and older were obese.
   A.16
   B. 26
   C. 36
   D. 46

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

2. In the United States, _____ are more likely to be obese than other adults.
   A.middle-age men with Asian ancestry
   B. white post-menopausal women
   C. young Hispanic men
   D. non-Hispanic black women

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

3. The _____ is a numerical value that’s based on the relationship between weight and risk of chronic health problems associated with excess body fat.
   A.body mass index
   B. waist/hip ratio
   C. skinfold thickness
   D. basal metabolic rate

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

4. Overweight and obese people have a greater risk of _____ than people who aren’t overfat.
   A.rickets
   B. pernicious anemia
   C. type 2 diabetes
   D. skin cancer

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

5. People with BMIs of 25 or more have greater risks of _____ than people with BMIs in the healthy range.
   A.osteomalacia
   B. anemia
   C. fluorosis
   D. hypertension

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

6. _____ is the primary function of adipose cells.
   A.Storing glycogen
   B. Metabolizing glucose to generate heat
   C. Storing fat
   D. Metabolizing amino acids to build muscle tissue

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

7. _____ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.
   A.Intracellular
   B. Cellulite
   C. Visceral
   D. Subcutaneous

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

8. _____ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects digestive organs.
   A. Visceral
   B. Cellulite
   C. Bariatric
   D. Subcutaneous

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

9. “Cellulite” is
   A.a special type of adipose tissue that is stored in thighs and buttocks of women.
   B. subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance.
   C. visceral fat that has developed in thighs and buttocks of both men and women.
   D. excess subcutaneous fat that can be removed by massage and vitamin therapy.

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01a Body Composition and Adipose Tissue
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

10. Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?
    A.Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman.
    B. Tamara’s body has too much fat.
    C. Tamara’s percentage of body fat is acceptable, if her body water content is higher than average.
    D. Tamara’s percentage of body fat is too low.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

11. Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body fat. Based on this information, about _____ of his body is fat.
    A.15%
    B. 25%
    C. 35%
    D. 45%

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

12. Jared is an average, healthy 23-year-old. Based on this information, _____ of his body’s total energy use is for basal metabolism.
    A.over 75%
    B. 60 to 75%
    C. 40 to 59%
    D. less than 40%

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

13. Marcia’s BMI is 24.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.
    A. underweight
    B. healthy
    C. overweight
    D. extremely obese

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.01.04 Calculate your BMI and use the value to determine whether your weight is healthy.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

14. Tyrone’s BMI is 27.2. Based on this information, his weight is in the _____ range.
    A. underweight
    B. healthy
    C. overweight
    D. extremely obese

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.01.04 Calculate your BMI and use the value to determine whether your weight is healthy.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

15. Macey’s BMI is 30.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.
    A. underweight
    B. healthy
    C. overweight
    D. obese

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.01.04 Calculate your BMI and use the value to determine whether your weight is healthy.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

16. Ashley’s BMI is 16.8. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.
    A. underweight
    B. healthy
    C. overweight
    D. obese

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.01.04 Calculate your BMI and use the value to determine whether your weight is healthy.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

17. People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____ than people who do not have excess fat in the midsection of their bodies.
    A. iron-deficiency anemia
    B. type 2 diabetes
    C. elevated HDL cholesterol
    D. beriberi

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01d Measuring Body Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

18. Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who are not obese.
    A.iron-deficiency anemia
    B. hypertension
    C. elevated HDL cholesterol
    D. cretinism

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

19. Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who are not obese.
    A.iron-deficiency anemia
    B. colon cancer
    C. elevated HDL cholesterol
    D. cretinism

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

20. Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who are not obese.
    A.iron-deficiency anemia
    B. sleep apnea
    C. elevated HDL cholesterol
    D. cretinism

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

21. Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who are not obese.
    A.iron-deficiency anemia
    B. gallbladder disease
    C. elevated HDL cholesterol
    D. cretinism

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.02 List major health risks associated with excess body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01b Health Effects of Excess Fat
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

22. Tim’s body is shaped like a pear, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist. His body fat distribution is associated with
    A.increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
    B. increased risk of osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases.
    C. fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body.
    D. More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body.

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

23. Fred’s BMI is 32.4, his waist circumference is 44 inches and his hip circumference is 40 inches. Based on this information, his body fat distribution is associated with a high risk of
    A.pernicious anemia.
    B. elevated HDL cholesterol.
    C. cardiovascular disease.
    D. ulcerative colitis.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.01.03 Explain why the distribution of body fat may be more important to health than the percentage of body fat.
Learning Outcome: 10.01.05 Describe practical ways to measure body composition.
Module: 10.01 Overweight or Obese?
Section: 10.01e How Much Body Fat Is Healthy?
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Nutrition and Disease

24. The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.
    A. hypothalamus
    B. thyroid
    C. adrenal
    D. salivary

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Metabolism

25. Which of the following statements is true?
    A.An average woman has a higher metabolic rate than an average man.
    B. Fat cells require more energy to function than muscle cells.
    C. As people grow older, their metabolic rates decline.
    D. The aging process causes muscle cells to become fat cells.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Metabolism

26. Basal metabolism includes energy needs for
    A.breathing.
    B. performing physical activity.
    C. digesting food.
    D. fidgeting while studying.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Metabolism

27. Basal metabolism includes energy needs for
    A.digesting food.
    B. performing physical activity.
    C. shivering in cold conditions.
    D. circulating blood.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

28. Which of the following statements is true?
    A.The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man.
    B. As the typical person ages, his or her metabolic rate increases slightly.
    C. Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue.
    D. A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Metabolism

29. Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person’s metabolic rate?
    A.leptin
    B. thyroid hormone
    C. salivary amylase
    D. ghrelin

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Metabolism

30. While in class, Barry can’t seem to sit still. He constantly taps his feet on the floor and frequently shifts his position. The energy Barry uses for these involuntary movements is classified as
    A. basal metabolism.
    B. resting metabolism.
    C. NEAT.
    D. thermic effect of food.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

31. Which of the following formulas is the best way to estimate your total daily energy needs accurately?
    A. Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism to those needed for physical activity.
    B. Add kilocalories from foods together and subtract those expended for physical activity and NEAT.
    C. Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism and physical activity; then subtract kilocalories used for the thermic effect of food.
    D. Add kilocalories used for basal metabolism, physical activity, thermic effect of food, and NEAT.

Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

32. Compared to other mice, a mouse that has a “thrifty metabolism”
    A. gains weight more easily.
    B. loses excess food energy in the form of body heat.
    C. burns three times more fat.
    D. metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control
Topic: Metabolism

33. Which of the following statements is true?
    A.Ghrelin is an enzyme that breaks down fat in the stomach.
    B. Fat cells produce leptin, a hormone that can reduce hunger.
    C. Satiety is the feeling that drives a person to consume food.
    D. A positive energy state results in weight loss.

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

34. 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
    A.ghrelin.
    B. insulin.
    C. leptin.
    D. thyroid hormone.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

35. 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 stimulate the production, release, or action of
    A.ghrelin.
    B. leptin.
    C. glucagon.
    D. insulin.

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Gradable: automatic
Learning Outcome: 10.02.01 Define all of the key terms in this module.
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

36. A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.
    A. 1500
    B. 2500
    C. 3500
    D. 4500

Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02c Factors that Influence Weight Gain
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

37. Lester’s BMI is 32.3. According to his food records, he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day. He would like to lose 8 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake. Based on this information, Lester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.
    A. 1600
    B. 2600
    C. 3600
    D. 4600

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

38. Chester’s BMI is 35.3. According to his food records, he consumes an average of 3600 kcal/day. He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake. Based on this information, Chester should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.
    A. 1100
    B. 2600
    C. 3100
    D. 3600

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

39. Liam’s BMI is 33.0. According to his food records, he consumes an average of 3000 kcal/day. He would like to lose 4 pounds in 4 weeks by reducing his caloric intake. Based on this information, Liam should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.
    A. 2500
    B. 2600
    C. 2700
    D. 2800

Blooms Level: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 10.02.02 Describe the uses of energy by the body and explain the concept of energy balance.
Module: 10.02 Factors that Influence Your Body Weight
Section: 10.02b Energy Balance
Topic: Energy Balance and Weight Control

40. Rebecca’s BMI is 26.3. According to her food records, she consumes an average of 2600 kcal/day. She would like to lose 4 pounds in 8 weeks by reducing her caloric intake. Based on this information, Rebecca should consume an average of _____ kcal/day.
    A. 1300
    B. 1650
    C. 2100
    D. 2350