Nutrition Questions
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Upper-body obesity resembles the shape of a(n):-stalk of celery-banana-apple-pear
Sucrose is made up of two monosaccharides: glucose & ______.
Match the following behavior modification techniques to the phrases that best explains each. -Chain breaking-Stimulus control-Cognitive restructuring -Contingency management-Self-monitoring-Separates behaviors that tend to occur together-Puts us in charge of temptations-Changes our frame of mind-Prepares one for situations that may trigger overeating-Reveals patterns of unconscious overeating
Weight-related diseases that would indicate a need to lose weight include:-high blood glucose-osteoporosis-hypertension-obesity
Order the nutrients below in decreasing order of the energy needed for the thermic effect of foods.-Fat-Carbs-Protein
The health problems associated with excess body fat include:-surgical risks-liver damage-osteoporosis-bone & joint disorders
Obesity caused by nature would be ____ & obesity caused by nurture would be due to _____ factors.-genetic, environmental-andriod, gynoid-gynoid, android-environmental, genetic
The benefits of physical activity include:-helping maintain lower body weight-boosting self esteem-helping with weight loss-helping a person stay physically fit-spot reductions in problem areas
Upper-body obesity is diagnosed in males when the waist circumference exceeds ___ inches.
_____ is an over-the-counter version of orlistat, a weight-loss medication that blocks the digestion of fat in the small intestine.
Which of the following is an important concept to have when keeping a weight goal in perspective?-Dietary supplements are a critical component of any weight-loss programs-Learn to ignore the body's cues for hunger & have willpower to avoid cravings-You must never eat foods with added sugars-A healthy, sustainable rate of weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week
There are approximately ____ Calories in 1 pound of fat tissue.
Which of the following best describes the energy balance equation?-energy input < energy output-energy input = energy output-energy input > energy output
The amount & location of ____ in the body are important predictors of cardiovascular disease risk.-muscle tissue-bone-adipose tissue-glycogen
The Set Point Theory of weight maintenance proposes that: -the body closely regulates the body weight & body fat content-the body does not regulate the weight or the fat content-humans have a genetically predetermined body weight-humans have a genetically predetermined body fat content
Which of the following are characteristics of unreliable weight-loss programs?-promotes quick weight loss-promote weight loss of greater than 2 pounds per week-lacks scientific support-attempts to modify behaviors-recommends the use of expensive supplements
Which factors contribute to weight gain during adulthood? Select all that apply.-limited physical activity-excess food intake-slower metabolism-smoking
When energy input is less than energy output, the person in _____ energy balance.
Which of the following components accounts for the largest percentage of total daily energy expenditure?-thermic effect of food-amount of physical activity-basal metabolism-thermogenesis
____ influences body weight through the metabolic rate, fuel use, and brain chemistry.-Environment-Nuture-Nature