Health Science Unit 2 EXAM
Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?
A) Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
B) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
C) Always check food labels for serving size, calories, and nutrient content.
D) All of these choices are effective.>>> D) All of these choices are effective.
The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all the following EXCEPT...
A) age
B) climate
C) metabolism
D) sex>>> B) climate
An example of a snack low in energy density is...
A) celery sticks
B) a cookie
C) ice cream
D) crackers>>> A) celery sticks
Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following EXCEPT...
A) body dissatisfaction
B) depression
C) low self-esteem
D) schizophrenia>>> D) schizophrenia
The hormone leptin is believed to...
A) cause the development of secondary sex characteristics.
,B) increase blood sugar level.
C) let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores.
D) cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise.>>> C) let the brain know the size of the body's fat
stores.
According to the National Institutes of Health, which of the following trends is occurring?
A) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing.
B) The percentage of overweight men is declining but the percentage of overweight women is
increasing.
C) The percentage of overweight Americans is declining.
D) The percentage of overweight women is declining but the percentage of overweight men is
increasing.>>> A) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing.
The greater the amount of muscle mass, the...
A) higher the resting metabolic rate.
B) more fat is needed in the diet.
C) higher the body's set point.
D) easier it is to gain weight.>>> A) higher the resting metabolic rate.
Processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may...
A) be as natural as fresh foods.
B) contain hidden fats.
C) contain high levels of cholesterol.
D) be high in calories.>>> D) be high in calories.
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging is...
A) binge-eating disorder
B) borderline disordered eating
C) bulimia nervosa
D) anorexia nervosa>>> C) bulimia nervosa
, An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight
is...
A) bulimia nervosa
B) binge-eating disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) borderline disordered eating>>> C) anorexia nervosa
The largest component of metabolism is...
A) base metabolic expenditure
B) caloric expenditure rate
C) resting metabolic rate
D) metabolic equivalency rate>>> C) resting metabolic rate
The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance...
A) body weight with body composition
B) calories consumed with calories burned
C) body image and body composition
D) physical activity with resting metabolism>>> B) calories consumed with calories burned
Which of the following are activities that use calories?
A) vital body functions
B) food digestion
C) physical activity
D) all of these>>> D) all of these
Type 2 diabetes...
A) has been decreasing in recent decades
B) has obvious symptoms in the early stages
C) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising
Which of the following is an effective strategy for successful weight management?
A) Drink fewer calories in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages.
B) Choose foods with a low energy density and a high nutrient density.
C) Always check food labels for serving size, calories, and nutrient content.
D) All of these choices are effective.>>> D) All of these choices are effective.
The amount of stored fat in a given individual is the result of all the following EXCEPT...
A) age
B) climate
C) metabolism
D) sex>>> B) climate
An example of a snack low in energy density is...
A) celery sticks
B) a cookie
C) ice cream
D) crackers>>> A) celery sticks
Psychological problems stemming from obesity include all of the following EXCEPT...
A) body dissatisfaction
B) depression
C) low self-esteem
D) schizophrenia>>> D) schizophrenia
The hormone leptin is believed to...
A) cause the development of secondary sex characteristics.
,B) increase blood sugar level.
C) let the brain know the size of the body's fat stores.
D) cause the heart to beat faster and energy to rise.>>> C) let the brain know the size of the body's fat
stores.
According to the National Institutes of Health, which of the following trends is occurring?
A) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing.
B) The percentage of overweight men is declining but the percentage of overweight women is
increasing.
C) The percentage of overweight Americans is declining.
D) The percentage of overweight women is declining but the percentage of overweight men is
increasing.>>> A) The percentage of overweight Americans is increasing.
The greater the amount of muscle mass, the...
A) higher the resting metabolic rate.
B) more fat is needed in the diet.
C) higher the body's set point.
D) easier it is to gain weight.>>> A) higher the resting metabolic rate.
Processed foods labeled "fat-free" or "reduced fat" may...
A) be as natural as fresh foods.
B) contain hidden fats.
C) contain high levels of cholesterol.
D) be high in calories.>>> D) be high in calories.
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating followed by purging is...
A) binge-eating disorder
B) borderline disordered eating
C) bulimia nervosa
D) anorexia nervosa>>> C) bulimia nervosa
, An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight
is...
A) bulimia nervosa
B) binge-eating disorder
C) anorexia nervosa
D) borderline disordered eating>>> C) anorexia nervosa
The largest component of metabolism is...
A) base metabolic expenditure
B) caloric expenditure rate
C) resting metabolic rate
D) metabolic equivalency rate>>> C) resting metabolic rate
The concept of energy balance refers to the need to balance...
A) body weight with body composition
B) calories consumed with calories burned
C) body image and body composition
D) physical activity with resting metabolism>>> B) calories consumed with calories burned
Which of the following are activities that use calories?
A) vital body functions
B) food digestion
C) physical activity
D) all of these>>> D) all of these
Type 2 diabetes...
A) has been decreasing in recent decades
B) has obvious symptoms in the early stages
C) is best prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising
