Quiz 5 (Part 2)
Nutrition 150
Name:______________________________
Multiple Choice: Choose the best response to each question. Circle your answers. (13
points)
1. All of the following are sensible guidelines for weight loss except
a. consume foods of low energy density regularly
b. include fruits and vegetables as a mainstay of the diet
c. drink plenty of water
d. cut out carbohydrates
2. What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?
a. 0.5-2 pounds/week
b. 5-10 pounds/week
c. 8- 12 pounds/week
d. none of the above
3. Health risks related to obesity include
a. heart disease
b. cancer
c. type II diabetes
d. all of the above
4. True or false: Overweight doesn't always equal unhealthy.
a. True
b. False
5. Of the energy yielding nutrients, __________ best promotes satiation, while __________
best promote satiety.
a. protein; protein, fat, and fiber
b. protein; carbohydrates
c. carbohydrates; protein and fat
d. fat; protein and fiber
6. Physical activity as part of a weight-loss program
a. is not very important if a person is already watching the diet
b. can speed up metabolism over time
c. increases the potential for flexibility in the diet
d. B and C
7. True or false: A person with a BMI of 30, which falls under the obese category on the
BMI chart, should definitely lose weight to improve his or her health.
a. True
b. False
8. True or false: overweight but fit people have lower health risks than normal-weight, unfit
people.
a. True
b. False
9. The increase in BMI observed across the US population over the past three decades is
mostly attributed to genetic factors.
a. True
b. False
10. Factors contributing to the obesity rate in the US include
a. Stress
b. An abundance of heavily refined and processed products in the food supply
c. An increase in sedentary activities
d. B and C
e. All of the above
11. The stress hormone cortisol
a. Increases appetite
b. Increases desire for high-sugar, high-fat “comfort” foods
c. Increases deposition of fat around the midsection
d. All of the above
12. Fat loss reduces the size of adipose cells, but not the number.
a. True
b. False
13. BMI is a good screening tool for determining body composition.
a. True
b. False
Short Answer (2 points)
14. Name 2 problems related to fad diets, diet books, and other weight-loss products. Why do
these products and strategies usually fail to produce long-term results?
Bonus! (1 point possible)
Name 2 ways in which physical activity helps weight management goals.