Question 1

Which of the following best defines a healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

A body weight relative to height that does not increase the risk of developing weight-related health problems or diseases.

Question 2

A 5'6" woman weighs 170 pounds. According to the BMI chart, which category does she fall into?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

Question 3

Which of the following is a limitation of using BMI as a measure of healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

BMI does not directly measure percentage of body fat.

Question 4

Which of the following waist measurements indicates increased health risk for women?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 35 inches

Question 5

Which type of fat is most strongly associated with increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Visceral fat

Question 6

Energy balance is achieved when:

Accepted Answer

Calories consumed are equal to calories expended.

Question 7

Which of the following components makes up the largest proportion of daily energy expenditure for most people?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

Question 8

A person wants to lose 1 pound of body fat per week. How many calories should they aim to reduce from their daily intake?

Accepted Answer

$$500$$

Question 9

Which hormone is produced in the stomach and stimulates hunger?

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for healthy weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Following a very-low-calorie diet without medical supervision

Question 11

Which of the following is a common consequence of being underweight in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Depressed immune system

Question 12

Which of the following is a behavioral strategy that can help maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Weighing yourself routinely

Question 13

A person who has lost 30 pounds will require how many fewer calories per day to maintain their new weight, according to the energy gap estimate?

Accepted Answer

$$240$$

Question 14

Which of the following is a warning sign of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Russell's sign (scarring on knuckles)

Question 15

Which of the following is a key difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Binge eating disorder does not involve regular purging behaviors.

Question 16

Which of the following is a healthy strategy for gaining weight for someone who is underweight?

Accepted Answer

Adding at least 500 calories per day from energy-dense, nutritious foods

Question 17

Which of the following statements about energy storage is correct?

Accepted Answer

The body has unlimited capacity to store fat.

Question 18

Which of the following is a physiological factor that can increase the risk of obesity?

Accepted Answer

Leptin resistance in the brain

Question 19

Which of the following is a recommended approach for treating eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A multidisciplinary team including psychological, medical, and nutrition professionals

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the 'set point' theory?

Accepted Answer

The body opposes weight loss and works to maintain a set weight.

Weight Management and Energy Balance: Study Notes for Nutrition Students

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