Among the following traits, which plays the greatest roll in the potential for obesity?

	heredity
	lifestyle
	gender
	age

What percentage of individuals who lose weight on a diet plan maintain their weight loss for five years after completion?

	5%
	20%
	50%
	80%

Optimal body fat for health and fitness for men is:

	5-10%.
	10-20%.
	20-30%.
	30-40%.

A female is considered obese if she has over what percent of body fat?

	10%
	15%
	20%
	30%

If energy expenditure exceeds energy intake:

	fat stores are decreased.
	fat stores are increased.
	body weight increases.
	metabolism decreases.

The hormone thought to depress appetite is:

	resistin.
	liptin.
	adrenalin.
	relaxin.

A healthy weight loss program should emphasize all of the following EXCEPT:

	a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet
	a reduced-calorie diet that is high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat
	an exercise program
	behavior modification aimed at changing bad eating habits

The maximum recommended weight loss per week is:

	1-2 pounds.
	3-5 pounds.
	5-7 pounds.
	8-10 pounds.

In order to lose one pound of body fat per week, an individual must have a negative daily energy balance of:

	500 calories.
	1000 calories.
	2000 calories.
	3500 calories.

Consuming more calories than you burn each day results in:

	a negative caloric balance.
	weight loss.
	a positive caloric balance.
	a recommended diet plan.

Individuals are at higher risk for coronary heart disease if they carry excess weight in the:

	hips.
	buttocks.
	thighs.
	abdominal area.

All of the following foods are nutrient dense EXCEPT:

	fruit
	vegetables
	candy
	bread

A sound exercise program should include:

	cardiorespiratory training.
	strength training.
	stretching to promote flexibility.
	all of the above

For a sedentary or obese individual, the best choice of an exercise program would be:

	high intensity, low impact.
	low intensity, low impact.
	high intensity, high impact.
	low intensity, high impact.

Total fat metabolism is greatest with:

	very-high-intensity exercise.
	high-intensity exercise.
	moderate-intensity exercise.
	low-intensity exercise.

Low carbohydrate, high protein diets are considered unsafe because of all of the following EXCEPT:

	they can cause high blood cholesterol
	they can lead to metabolic disorders
	they can cause hypoglycemia
	they cause water weight gain

A behavioral modification plan that could cause more harm than good would include:

	avoiding social gathering when fat food is served.
	rewarding yourself with food for a job well done.
	setting a rule to eat only while sitting down.
	eating only when you are hungry.

Weight loss will occur first in which area of your body?

	the abdominal area
	the hips
	in the site of the largest fat store
	in the area that you exercised

Weight gain is influenced by:

	eating a large quantity of food just before bed.
	your attitude or demeanor while eating.
	your total daily calorie intake.
	eating the majority of your daily calories before noon.

Cellulite is:

	a specific type of fat.
	easily removed by special techniques designed for that purpose.
	fat stored only on the legs and abdominal area.
	the same thing as fat deposited anywhere on the body.

High protein diets are:

	recommended by most certified nutritionists.
	usually unsuccessful in the long run.
	successful at improving aerobic training.
	recommended for quick weight loss.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by:

	a refusal to eat.
	eating a great deal of food in one sitting followed by vomiting.
	high fat intake following by heavy physical activity.
	its relation to a specific physical disease.

Bulimia is like anorexia nervosa in what way?

	Both require professional treatment when diagnosed.
	Both are easily recognized by observing an individual's body.
	Both use self-induced vomiting and diuretics.
	Both are characterized by low physical activity levels.

Individuals who need to gain weight because they are too thin should do all of the following EXCEPT:

	participate in a weight training program.
	create a positive calorie balance.
	make sure they are getting adequate sleep.
	increase their caffeine intake.

To gain adequate muscle mass:

	include a high protein supplement in your diet.
	limit your positive caloric balance to about 90 extra calories per day.
	make sure you include high-fat foods so that you have enough total calories per day.
	include a muscle growth hormone supplement along with an adequate weight training program.

A nutritionally balanced diet is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

	a diet designed after the food pyramid
	a diet of 60% carbohydrates
	a diet high in protein
	a diet of less then 30% fat

Compared to the U.S. population as a whole, the risk of developing obesity is greater in all the following populations EXCEPT:

	Mexican-American women
	Black women
	Pima Indians
	High-income men

Bioelectrical impedance analysis works on the principal of:

	measuring the percent of body fat by pinching the skin.
	measuring the percent of body fat by comparing the waist-to-hip circumference ratio.
	measuring the percent of body fat by sending an electrical current through the body.
	measuring the percent of body fat by immersing the body in a tub or water.

Obesity is linked to all the of following EXCEPT:

	hypertension
	low blood pressure
	heart disease
	diabetes

Diet pills:

	are a quick and easy way to lose weight
	contain caffeine and ephedrine
	are an inexpensive way to lose weight
	are usually effective by raising the body's metabolic rate