$ \frac{180 \times 0.10}{6} = 3 $ pounds per month

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)?

Accepted Answer

The amount of daily energy needed to maintain a healthy body weight and meet energy needs based on age, gender, height, weight, and activity level.

Question 2

A 180-pound person wants to lose 10% of their body weight over 6 months. How many pounds should they aim to lose per month?

Accepted Answer

$ \frac{180 	imes 0.10}{6} = 3 $ pounds per month

Question 3

Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing appetite when the stomach is empty?

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin

Question 4

What is the main function of leptin in body weight regulation?

Accepted Answer

Suppresses appetite and increases energy expenditure.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a factor likely to affect body weight?

Accepted Answer

Blood type

Question 6

According to the set point theory, what happens when a person tries to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for long-term weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Changes in diet, physical activity, and behavior modification.

Question 8

If a person wants to lose 1 pound of body fat, what calorie deficit must they achieve?

Accepted Answer

$ 3,500 $ calories

Question 9

Which environmental factor is most associated with higher BMI in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Frequent dining out and increased consumption of ready-to-eat foods.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about fat cell development is correct?

Accepted Answer

Fat cells are capable of increasing their size by 20-fold and their number by several thousandfold.

Question 11

A person with a BMI greater than 40 is considered to have:

Accepted Answer

Extreme obesity

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk associated with extreme measures for obesity, such as gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of ulcers, gallstones, and bleeding in the stomach and intestines.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about fad diets?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of calories, not the composition of the diet, is most effective for weight loss.

Question 14

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for gaining weight healthfully?

Accepted Answer

Add at least 500 calories per day from energy-dense but nutritious foods.

Question 15

Which physiological mechanism helps decrease hunger after eating?

Accepted Answer

Leptin signaling from fat tissue

Question 16

Which of the following is a warning sign of disordered eating?

Accepted Answer

Refusal to eat in front of others

Question 17

Which equation would you use to estimate the daily calorie deficit needed to lose 1 pound per week?

Accepted Answer

$ 	ext{Daily Calorie Deficit} = \frac{3,500}{7} $

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of successful weight loss strategies?

Accepted Answer

Set goals, celebrate losses, and incorporate psychosocial support.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about liposuction as a treatment for obesity?

Accepted Answer

It removes subcutaneous fat but does not result in health benefits.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes nonexercise-associated thermogenesis (NEAT)?

Accepted Answer

Energy expenditure from fidgeting, standing, and other nonexercise movement.

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