KIN 367 Final Exam 3 Questions And
Answers Graded A+.
What percentage of US adults are estimated to be obese? - Answer 42.5%
The NH guideline for obesity is a BMI of (a) >25 (b) >30 (c) 20% above normal weight? - Answer b. >30
A common criterion to define weight maintenance in adults is a gain in lbs of
a. <10 lbs
b. <3%
c. <5%
d. <10 kg - Answer b. <3%
In adults, a 1 minute decline in maximal treadmill time is associated with what increase in body weight?
a. 5 lbs
b. 1.5-2 lbs
c. 1.5-2 kg - Answer c. 1.5-2 kg
A person who has a daily RMR of 1500 kcal and expends 500 kcals daily would have a PAL of?
a. 1.5
b. 1.33
c. 0.33 - Answer b. 1.33
(1500+500)/1500
, goal PAL 1.75+ METs
Discuss briefly the 3 main way that physical activity helps maintain weight loss. - Answer 1. burning
calories while exercising (energy cost of exercise)
2. EPOC (afterglow)
3. Preserved lean mass (higher RMR)
Define the energy gap. - Answer the difference between how many calories we need to maintain BMI
on avg as a population vs. how many calories we're over that
400-500 cals
Which seems to be most effective in reducing body fat?
a. Diet
b. Exercise
c. Diet + Exercise - Answer c. Diet + Exercise
The lowest prevalence of obesity is observed in which racial/ethnic group? - Answer Asian adults
Define the Set Point and Settling Point theories related to weight gain? - Answer set point: pre
programmed weight we hover around as an adult
settling point: combination of a few things (genetics, behavior, environment, etc.)
A "negative risk factor" protects against CVD. At what level does HDL cholesterol become cardio-
protective? - Answer > 60 mg/dL
Answers Graded A+.
What percentage of US adults are estimated to be obese? - Answer 42.5%
The NH guideline for obesity is a BMI of (a) >25 (b) >30 (c) 20% above normal weight? - Answer b. >30
A common criterion to define weight maintenance in adults is a gain in lbs of
a. <10 lbs
b. <3%
c. <5%
d. <10 kg - Answer b. <3%
In adults, a 1 minute decline in maximal treadmill time is associated with what increase in body weight?
a. 5 lbs
b. 1.5-2 lbs
c. 1.5-2 kg - Answer c. 1.5-2 kg
A person who has a daily RMR of 1500 kcal and expends 500 kcals daily would have a PAL of?
a. 1.5
b. 1.33
c. 0.33 - Answer b. 1.33
(1500+500)/1500
, goal PAL 1.75+ METs
Discuss briefly the 3 main way that physical activity helps maintain weight loss. - Answer 1. burning
calories while exercising (energy cost of exercise)
2. EPOC (afterglow)
3. Preserved lean mass (higher RMR)
Define the energy gap. - Answer the difference between how many calories we need to maintain BMI
on avg as a population vs. how many calories we're over that
400-500 cals
Which seems to be most effective in reducing body fat?
a. Diet
b. Exercise
c. Diet + Exercise - Answer c. Diet + Exercise
The lowest prevalence of obesity is observed in which racial/ethnic group? - Answer Asian adults
Define the Set Point and Settling Point theories related to weight gain? - Answer set point: pre
programmed weight we hover around as an adult
settling point: combination of a few things (genetics, behavior, environment, etc.)
A "negative risk factor" protects against CVD. At what level does HDL cholesterol become cardio-
protective? - Answer > 60 mg/dL
