Q: Which equation is used to determine whether a person will gain, maintain, or lose weight?

$$\text{Energy Intake} - \text{Energy Output} = \text{Energy Change (EC)}$$

Q: If an individual wants to lose weight, which of the following must be true according to the energy balance equation?

$$\text{Energy Intake} \u003c \text{Energy Output}$$

Question 1

Which equation is used to determine whether a person will gain, maintain, or lose weight?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Energy Intake} - 	ext{Energy Output} = 	ext{Energy Change (EC)}$$

Question 2

Charlie consumes a bag of potato chips every day that exceeds his caloric needs by 1220 calories. If 1 pound of body weight is approximately 3500 calories, how many days will it take for Charlie to gain 12 pounds?

Accepted Answer

34 days

Question 3

Running approximately 7 miles burns about 700 calories per mile. If a slice of pepperoni pizza contains 330 calories, how many slices could a runner eat after running 15 miles and still maintain their weight?

Accepted Answer

31.8 slices

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the number of calories burned during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Type of food consumed

Question 5

If two individuals, one weighing 150 lbs and the other 225 lbs, perform the same amount of physical activity, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The heavier individual will burn more calories than the lighter individual.

Question 6

Which of the following is a potential reason for a greater than average weight gain during the COVID pandemic for a typical person?

Accepted Answer

A reduction in physical activity due to stay-at-home mandates.

Question 7

Which diet plan is described as plant-based, centered around whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and oils?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean

Question 8

What is the primary focus of the DASH diet?

Accepted Answer

Reducing sodium intake to lower blood pressure

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the MIND diet?

Accepted Answer

A combination of Mediterranean and DASH diets to support brain health

Question 10

What is a key difference between a vegetarian diet and a flexitarian diet?

Accepted Answer

The vegetarian diet is plant-based while the flexitarian diet includes some animal products.

Question 11

If an individual wants to lose weight, which of the following must be true according to the energy balance equation?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Energy Intake} \u003c 	ext{Energy Output}$$

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a healthy body weight?

Accepted Answer

Improved energy levels and reduced risk of heart disease

Question 13

Which of the following statements about physical activity is correct?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity refers to any movement done by the body's muscles that expends energy.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding lean muscle tissue and calorie burn?

Accepted Answer

Lean muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue.

Question 15

If a person consumes 500 calories more than they expend each day, how many days will it take to gain 1 pound?

Accepted Answer

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

High intake of processed meats

Question 17

Which healthy diet plan is specifically designed to support both healthy eating and physical activity?

Accepted Answer

WeightWatchers

Question 18

Which of the following is a common misconception about weight management?

Accepted Answer

Only diet matters for weight management; physical activity is not important.

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to increase the number of calories burned during physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the weight moved during the activity

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