SSPE 304 Exam 4 ch9-11
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) Energy balance can best be explained as ________.
A) energy intake > energy expenditure
B) energy intake < energy expenditure
C) energy intake = energy expenditure
D) energy intake ÷ energy expenditure
2) What is the range of optimal body fat for health and fitness in men?
A) 2%-8%
B) 10%-14%
C) 8%-19%
D) 5%-15%
3) ________ is a prescription medication that prevents about one-third of ingested fat from being absorbed in the
digestive tract.
A) Ensure
B) Meridia
C) Insulin
D) Orlistat
4) Your best friend, Sondra, confides in you that recently she's been having dental problems and in fact she just
had 3 cavities filled last fall. When you ask her if it's because she eats a lot of sweets, she denies it and reminds
you that she's on the college cheerleading team and has to be very careful about her weight. She says she
mostly eats just salads–and carrot sticks for energy, sometimes. During your conversation you notice that
Sondra has lost a lot of weight, and that her usually shiny hair is dull and full of split ends. You're concerned
because you think Sondra ________.
A) has started abusing drugs
B) may have a leptin deficiency
C) has developed anorexia nervosa, and probably bulimia, too
D) may be binge drinking
5) Which of the following is not a factor that affects resting metabolic rate?
A) height
B) gender
C) age
D) lean muscle mass
6) Exercise metabolic rate can account for ________% of the total daily expenditure in active individuals.
A) nearly 50
B) 10-15
C) 25-30
D) 20-40
7) The initial weight loss on a low-carbohydrate diet is primarily ________.
A) fat
B) muscle
C) lean tissue
D) water
8) Resting metabolic rate is ________.
A) the amount of energy expended performing activities of daily living
B) the amount of energy expended during all sedentary activities
C) consumption of calories equal to the number expended in one day
D) the amount of energy expended during any form of exercise
9) Which hormone depresses appetite by acting on areas of the brain that control hunger?
A) ghrelin
B) leptin
C) insulin
D) testosterone
10) One way of gaining muscle mass is to start a program of ________ combined with increased caloric intake.
A) stretching
B) low-impact activity
C) weight training
D) cardiovascular exercise
11) A positive energy balance is defined as ________.
A) calories in equals calories out
C) food intake equals energy expenditure
B) expending more calories than consumed
D) consuming more calories than expended
12) Moderate-intensity exercise has been shown to ________.
A) reduce appetite
B) reduce appetite and suppress ghrelin
C) increase appetite
D) suppress ghrelin
13) A negative energy balance of ________ calories per day will result in a loss of 1 pound of fat per week.
A) 100
B) 500
C) 300
D) 1000
14) Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to modify risk factors for cardiovascular disease by ________.
A) reducing blood cholesterol
B) maintaining the percentage of body fat
C) increasing blood pressure
D) reducing insulin sensitivity
15) Blockage of coronary arteries with plaque is termed ________.
A) CVD
B) DASH
C) CHD
D) HDL
16) The number-one cause of death in the United States is ________.
A) AIDS
B) accidents
C) heart disease
D) cancer
17) Regular exercise has been shown to improve blood ________ profiles in most people.
A) lipid
B) hemoglobin
C) calcium
D) folate
18) Which of the following is NOT considered a cardiovascular disease?
A) diabetes
B) arteriosclerosis
C) stroke
D) hypertension
19) A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure.
A) glucose
B) potassium
C) sodium
D) calcium
20) Chest pain due to a reduction in blood flow to the heart is called ________.
A) atherosclerosis
B) a heart attack
C) angina pectoris
D) myocardial infarction
21) A series of irregular heartbeats is known as ________.
A) myocardial infarction
C) arrhythmia
B) diastole
D) atherosclerosis
22) Which of the following factors is considered to be a major risk factor for heart disease?
A) alcohol consumption
B) low-fat diet
C) stress
D) high blood cholesterol
23) A factor that produces stress is called ________.
A) a stressor
B) a tensor
C) eustress
D) hypostress
24) Counterproductive behavior involves turning to alcohol, caffeine or ________ to reduce stress temporarily.
A) endorphins
B) vitamins
C) diet soda
D) nicotine
25) ________ is a stress-reduction technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups.
A) Deep breathing
B) Meditation
C) Progressive relaxation training
D) Visualization
26) The fight-or-flight response occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
A) exhaustion stage
B) alarm stage
C) resistance stage
D) acceptance stage
27) The main stress hormone released by the endocrine system is ________.
A) insulin
B) ghrelin
C) cortisol
D) epinephrine
28) A potential negative health effect of stress is ________.
A) lowered disease resistance
C) increased mental alertness
B) increased plasma volume
D) lowered blood pressure
29) If you burn more fat than you consume, you ________.
A) lose muscle weight
C) gain muscle weight
B) gain muscle strength
D) lose body fat
30) Which of the following is NOT a component of a comprehensive weight-loss program?
A) yoga program
B) exercise program
C) weight-loss goals
D) reduced caloric intake
31) A healthy diet is one that ________.
A) is low in fat (<30% total calories)
B) is high in calories but with nutrient-dense foods
C) employs only organic foods
D) can be completed in 3 weeks
32) Resting metabolic rate ________ with increasing age.
A) increases
B) declines
C) stays the same
D) Resting metabolic rate depends on activity level, not age.
33) The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one in ________ people suffers from
hypertension.
A) 5
B) 2
C) 10
D) 3
34) A diet that restricts ________ and cholesterol is good prevention against heart disease.
A) whole grains
B) plant proteins
C) saturated fats
D) complex carbohydrates
35) Which of the following would help you get more consistent and restful sleep?
A) long naps during the day
B) caffeinated beverages after 4:00 PM
C) bright light in the morning
D) watching a scary movie at night
36) The body's ability to change and adapt in stressful situations is known as ________.
A) allostasis
B) general adaptation
C) burnout
D) homeostasis
37) Paige went shopping for clothes last month and was very disappointed to find she'd gone up a size. The
clothes she tried on in "her size" were too small now! She decided to try a new diet she heard her roommate
talking about, but wasn't sure whether it was truly effective and whether it was safe to use. What is Paige's
best resource for reliable quality information on this new diet?
A) searching the internet
B) the local Weight Watchers group
C) The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
D) her roommate, who has tried the diet
38) Jesse has recently been diagnosed with moderately high blood pressure. His doctor suggests that Jesse try to
modify some of his behaviors first, instead of putting him on blood pressure medication right away. Which is
the best change Jesse can make to start to bring his blood pressure to within normal limits?
A) stop eating hot dogs every day for lunch
B) stop drinking green tea at breakfast
C) start drinking soda with every meal
D) reduce his intake of fresh fruit
39) The ________ is responsible for activating the fight-or-flight response.
A) parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
B) sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
C) central nervous system
D) peripheral nervous system
40) Which of the following is NOT an external factor affecting weight management?
A) hormone excretions
B) diet
C) exercise
D) social settings
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
41) Many behaviors are learned, and therefore can be modified or eradicated.
42) Leptin and insulin work together to lower the production of ghrelin.
43) Although they may be difficult to maintain, liquid-only diets provide balanced nutrition.
44) Blood pressure when the heart contracts is known as diastolic blood pressure.
45) Exercising just 3-4 days per month is enough to reduce one's risk of coronary heart disease.
46) From a medical perspective, stress can impact both physical and emotional health.
47) Weight-loss goals should include both short-term and long -term goals.
48) Physical inactivity is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
49) More than 75% of all physician visits are for stress-related complaints.
50) Gastric bypass surgery is a good weight-loss option for people trying to lose those last 10 pounds.
1) C
2) C
3) D
4) C
5) A
6) D
7) D
8) B
9) B
10) C
11) D
12) B
13) B
14) A
15) C
16) C
17) A
18) A
19) C
20) C
21) C
22) D
23) A
24) D
25) C
26) B
27) C
28) A
29) D
30) A
31) A
32) B
33) D
34) C
35) C
36) A
37) C
38) A
39) B
40) A
41) TRUE
42) TRUE
43) FALSE
44) FALSE
45) FALSE
46) TRUE
47) TRUE
48) TRUE
49) TRUE
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Bonus: (2 points each):
What is Cap’n Crunch’s full name?
What is the best-selling product at Wal-Mart?
What was the first product to feature a supermarket barcode, in 1974?
Texas Pete hot sauce is made in what state?