UNH NUTR400 EXAM 3 Questions And
All Correct Answers Graded A+.
Which would lead to a stable body weight? - Answer Energy Balance
The process of an adipocyte(fat cell) filling with lipid and increasing its cell size is called: -
Answer Hypertrophic growth
True or False: Subcutaneous fat is also called intra-abdominal fat and surrounds internal organs
in the abdomen - Answer False: (is actually used for fat storage)
____________ is the basic physiological drive to connsume food, whereas ____________ is the
phsychological desire for food. - Answer hunger, food
What are the three main components of Total Energy Exposure (TEE)? - Answer Basal
Metabolism, Physical Activity, and Theremic Effect of Food
What do Harris-Benedict and Mifflin St. Jeor equations measure? - Answer Resting Energy
Expenditure (REE)
What do Harris-Benedict and Mifflin St. Jeor equations not take into account when calculated? -
Answer Physical Activity Level
True or False: When comparing two people of the same gender and weight, the person with a
higher amount of lean muscle mass will have a higher basal metabolic rate (BMR) - Answer
True
Direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry, and doubly-labeled water are methodologies used to
determine: - Answer energy expenditure
a person whose weight for height falls within a BMI range of 18.5-24.9 km/m2 would be
considered: - Answer Healthy Weight
whcihc of the following BMI values is classified as being in the obese catagory? - Answer 30.5
, True or False: A body Fat percentage of 21-25% is considered borderline obese for BOTH males
and females. - Answer False
which of the following is being evaluated when one's waist circumference measurement is
taken - Answer android or central obesity
leptin is a hormone produced by the adipose(fat) tissue to help regulate weight. As adipose(fat)
tissue increases, leptin increases promotinng _____________, ultimately leading to weight loss.
- Answer appetite suppression
There are 3 components to a healthy weight loss program: ___________, choosinng nutritious
foods in moderationn, and inncreasing ennergy expenditure, - Answer Limiting Fat intake
True or False: The terms disordered eating and eating disorders should be used interchangeably
- Answer False
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is charactorized by an: - Answer Irrational fear of gaining weight.
Purging is defined as: - Answer self enduced vomiting
misuse of laxitives, diuretics, and/or enemas
Gastric banding involves: - Answer reducing the size of the stomach
creating a small stomach pouch
All of the following statements about gastric Bypass surgery are true EXCEPT: - Answer (F)
Gastric bypass reroutes the GI Tract to bypass the Stomach
(T) Bypass Surgery reduces food intake, limiting nutrient digestion and absorption.
(T) The risk of developing nutritional deficiencies is greater after this procedure
(T) Surgical reversal is difficult and can pose certain risks
All Correct Answers Graded A+.
Which would lead to a stable body weight? - Answer Energy Balance
The process of an adipocyte(fat cell) filling with lipid and increasing its cell size is called: -
Answer Hypertrophic growth
True or False: Subcutaneous fat is also called intra-abdominal fat and surrounds internal organs
in the abdomen - Answer False: (is actually used for fat storage)
____________ is the basic physiological drive to connsume food, whereas ____________ is the
phsychological desire for food. - Answer hunger, food
What are the three main components of Total Energy Exposure (TEE)? - Answer Basal
Metabolism, Physical Activity, and Theremic Effect of Food
What do Harris-Benedict and Mifflin St. Jeor equations measure? - Answer Resting Energy
Expenditure (REE)
What do Harris-Benedict and Mifflin St. Jeor equations not take into account when calculated? -
Answer Physical Activity Level
True or False: When comparing two people of the same gender and weight, the person with a
higher amount of lean muscle mass will have a higher basal metabolic rate (BMR) - Answer
True
Direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry, and doubly-labeled water are methodologies used to
determine: - Answer energy expenditure
a person whose weight for height falls within a BMI range of 18.5-24.9 km/m2 would be
considered: - Answer Healthy Weight
whcihc of the following BMI values is classified as being in the obese catagory? - Answer 30.5
, True or False: A body Fat percentage of 21-25% is considered borderline obese for BOTH males
and females. - Answer False
which of the following is being evaluated when one's waist circumference measurement is
taken - Answer android or central obesity
leptin is a hormone produced by the adipose(fat) tissue to help regulate weight. As adipose(fat)
tissue increases, leptin increases promotinng _____________, ultimately leading to weight loss.
- Answer appetite suppression
There are 3 components to a healthy weight loss program: ___________, choosinng nutritious
foods in moderationn, and inncreasing ennergy expenditure, - Answer Limiting Fat intake
True or False: The terms disordered eating and eating disorders should be used interchangeably
- Answer False
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is charactorized by an: - Answer Irrational fear of gaining weight.
Purging is defined as: - Answer self enduced vomiting
misuse of laxitives, diuretics, and/or enemas
Gastric banding involves: - Answer reducing the size of the stomach
creating a small stomach pouch
All of the following statements about gastric Bypass surgery are true EXCEPT: - Answer (F)
Gastric bypass reroutes the GI Tract to bypass the Stomach
(T) Bypass Surgery reduces food intake, limiting nutrient digestion and absorption.
(T) The risk of developing nutritional deficiencies is greater after this procedure
(T) Surgical reversal is difficult and can pose certain risks
