Question 1

Which of the following programs largely provides weight loss group support?

Accepted Answer

A)   LA Weight Loss.
B)   Jenny Craig.
C)   NutriSystem.
D)   Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)  and Overeaters Anonymous (O
A)  .E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Diets high in protein and saturated fat have been linked with all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   increased risk of heart disease.
B)   high blood pressure.
C)   cancer.
D)   low breathing rate.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Approximately how many genes are associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   50
C)   100
D)   300E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Type 2 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs in about 5 percent of Canadians.
B)   is prevented by eating a healthy diet and exercising.
C)   always requires insulin injections for treatment.
D)   has obvious symptoms in the early stages.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of individuals with type 2 diabetes are unaware that they have the condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   23%
C)   33%
D)   40%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Unpleasant effects of a low carbohydrate diet include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   bad breath.
B)   constipation.
C)   headache.
D)   appetite suppressant.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Visceral fat accounts for approximately _____ percent of total body fat in women.

Accepted Answer

A)   5-8
B)   10-13
C)   15-18
D)   20-23E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Canadians currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago, and they engage in less physical activity. Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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1. Changes in food availability and acce...

Question 10

Define subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and percent body fat. Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous fat is the fat that is stor...

Question 11

Which of the following foods has a high energy-density value?

Accepted Answer

A)   apple
B)   ice cream
C)   whole grain bread
D)   broccoliE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To lose one kilogram, you need to create a negative energy balance of _____ calories.

Accepted Answer

A)   500
B)   1,000
C)   3,500
D)   7,000E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Waist fat is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

Accepted Answer

A)   as an antidote for boredom
B)   to alleviate loneliness
C)   to satisfy hunger needs
D)   as a pickup for fatigueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Uva-ursi is claimed to:

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulate the CNS.
B)   suppress appetite.
C)   serve as a diuretic.
D)   serve as a laxative.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Define body image, and list two factors that can contribute to a negative body image among women and men. In addition, list five strategies for avoiding problems with body image.

Accepted Answer

Body image refers to the perception and ...

Question 19

Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

Accepted Answer

A)   group support
B)   behaviour modification advice
C)   outside recommendations for individualized nutrition plans
D)   physical activity recommendationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The energy balance concept is based primarily on the amount of sleep you get.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Which of the following foods has a high energy-density value?

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Define subcutaneous fat, visceral fat, and percent body fat. Identify and describe three methods for assessing body weight and body composition.

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Diets high in protein and saturated fat have been linked with all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Uva-ursi is claimed to:

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Waist fat is more closely associated with disease than is fat deposited in the buttocks area.

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Which of the following programs largely provides weight loss group support?

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Canadians currently consume about 200-400 more calories per day than they did 20 years ago, and they engage in less physical activity. Describe five factors that may help explain this shift.

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Body weight is a more important indicator of health than is body composition.

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Type 2 diabetes

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Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?

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Unpleasant effects of a low carbohydrate diet include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Approximately how many genes are associated with obesity?

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Hormones play no significant role in the accumulation of body fat.

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Approximately what percentage of individuals with type 2 diabetes are unaware that they have the condition?

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Carrots have a higher energy density than pretzels.

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To lose one kilogram, you need to create a negative energy balance of _____ calories.

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Which of the following does a commercial weight-loss program typically NOT provide?

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