HUN 2201 EXAM 4 (CH 7-8) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Of the fad diets compared in the textbook, which one recommends the use of fat-
burning herbs, supplements, and green teas, despite the lack of scientific evidence that
these products promote weight loss?
-The Fast Diet
-The 4-Hour Body
-Biggest Loser Diet
-The Zen Diet Revolution
-Cinch! - Answer -The Zen Diet Revolution
An appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:
-a breadstick dipped in olive oil.
-a cup of vegetable soup.
-a cup of cream of chicken soup.
-an unbuttered roll.
-a slice of cheese wrapped in sliced deli meat. - Answer -a cup of vegetable soup
What is the major drawback of most fad diets?
-They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements.
-They create false hopes among those who try them.
-They promote false information about weight loss.
-They are usually endorsed by celebrities and so are very expensive.
-They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. - Answer -
They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control
The best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:
-something he or she enjoys and will do regularly.
-running 5 miles at least 3 times a week.
-a daily workout at the gym.
-cycling 10 miles every morning.
-walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. - Answer -something he or she enjoys and will do
regularly
The long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery largely depends on:
-following recommended food combining patterns.
-regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
-compliance with dietary instructions.
-a baseline physical activity schedule of at least 30 minutes per day.
,avoidance of all fats. - Answer -compliance with dietary instructions
As part of a sensible weight-loss plan, individuals should:
-eliminate some meals.
-limit daily intake to less than 1200 kcal/day.
-eat breakfast.
-always eat a few large meals instead of several small meals.
-restrict water intake. - Answer -eat breakfast
To maintain weight, consume foods and drinks to _____, not _____, kcalorie needs.
-meet; exceed
-meet; maintain
-exceed; account for
-meet; target
-exceed; meet - Answer -meet; exceed
Behavior therapists often teach _____ skills, or new ways of thinking, to help overweight
people solve problems and correct false thinking that can undermine healthy eating
behaviors.
-neurological
-body-awareness
-cognitive
-reverse psychology
-chemo-absorptive - Answer -cognitive
Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.
-1000
-1200
-1700
-1800
-1500 - Answer -1200
True or False
Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin. - Answer -
False
Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight
loss, most fad diets simply:
-cut kcalories.
-rely too heavily on fruits.
, -are individualized.
-encourage skipping meals.
-eliminate animal foods. - Answer -cut kcalories
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention.
-200
-60
-120
-150
-90 - Answer -150
David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?
-"Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training."
-"Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables."
-"Eat all you want and avoid physical activity."
-"Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat."
-"Drink tea in the morning, but switch to lemon water the rest of the day." - Answer -
"consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training"
The Dukan Diet _____ daily exercise and provides a(n) _____ structured plan.
-discourages; loosely
-encourages; loosely
-discourages; highly
-encourages; highly
-encourages; individually - Answer -encourages; highly
Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?
-folate
-vitamin E
-riboflavin
-biotin
-vitamin C - Answer -folate
The prescription drug _____ is used to treat obesity by reducing the absorption of fat.
-orlistat
-Olestra
-topiramate
-Qsymia
-Meridia - Answer -orlistat
Of the fad diets compared in the textbook, which one recommends the use of fat-
burning herbs, supplements, and green teas, despite the lack of scientific evidence that
these products promote weight loss?
-The Fast Diet
-The 4-Hour Body
-Biggest Loser Diet
-The Zen Diet Revolution
-Cinch! - Answer -The Zen Diet Revolution
An appropriate food to consume before a meal to increase one's feeling of fullness is:
-a breadstick dipped in olive oil.
-a cup of vegetable soup.
-a cup of cream of chicken soup.
-an unbuttered roll.
-a slice of cheese wrapped in sliced deli meat. - Answer -a cup of vegetable soup
What is the major drawback of most fad diets?
-They usually require the purchase of dietary supplements.
-They create false hopes among those who try them.
-They promote false information about weight loss.
-They are usually endorsed by celebrities and so are very expensive.
-They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control. - Answer -
They do not create lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control
The best form of physical activity for a person who is trying to lose weight is:
-something he or she enjoys and will do regularly.
-running 5 miles at least 3 times a week.
-a daily workout at the gym.
-cycling 10 miles every morning.
-walking 2 miles in 30 minutes. - Answer -something he or she enjoys and will do
regularly
The long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery largely depends on:
-following recommended food combining patterns.
-regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
-compliance with dietary instructions.
-a baseline physical activity schedule of at least 30 minutes per day.
,avoidance of all fats. - Answer -compliance with dietary instructions
As part of a sensible weight-loss plan, individuals should:
-eliminate some meals.
-limit daily intake to less than 1200 kcal/day.
-eat breakfast.
-always eat a few large meals instead of several small meals.
-restrict water intake. - Answer -eat breakfast
To maintain weight, consume foods and drinks to _____, not _____, kcalorie needs.
-meet; exceed
-meet; maintain
-exceed; account for
-meet; target
-exceed; meet - Answer -meet; exceed
Behavior therapists often teach _____ skills, or new ways of thinking, to help overweight
people solve problems and correct false thinking that can undermine healthy eating
behaviors.
-neurological
-body-awareness
-cognitive
-reverse psychology
-chemo-absorptive - Answer -cognitive
Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve on fewer than _____ kcalories a day.
-1000
-1200
-1700
-1800
-1500 - Answer -1200
True or False
Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin. - Answer -
False
Despite claims that each new fad diet is different and offers a new approach to weight
loss, most fad diets simply:
-cut kcalories.
-rely too heavily on fruits.
, -are individualized.
-encourage skipping meals.
-eliminate animal foods. - Answer -cut kcalories
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity exercise per week for weight gain prevention.
-200
-60
-120
-150
-90 - Answer -150
David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?
-"Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training."
-"Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables."
-"Eat all you want and avoid physical activity."
-"Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat."
-"Drink tea in the morning, but switch to lemon water the rest of the day." - Answer -
"consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training"
The Dukan Diet _____ daily exercise and provides a(n) _____ structured plan.
-discourages; loosely
-encourages; loosely
-discourages; highly
-encourages; highly
-encourages; individually - Answer -encourages; highly
Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?
-folate
-vitamin E
-riboflavin
-biotin
-vitamin C - Answer -folate
The prescription drug _____ is used to treat obesity by reducing the absorption of fat.
-orlistat
-Olestra
-topiramate
-Qsymia
-Meridia - Answer -orlistat
