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Controlling body weight is best accomplished by

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balancing calories consumed vs. calories burned

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The number of premature deaths among Americans each year that can be attributed to inactivity and overweight is _______ or higher.

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100,000

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According to the National Institutes of Health, about ______ of American adults are overweight.

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67%

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Weight loss of ______ of body weight is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals.

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5-10%

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Genetic factors in obesity

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influence body size and shape, body fat distribution, and metabolic rate

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Resting metabolic rate is

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energy required (in calories) to maintain vital body functions, while the body is at rest

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Largest component of metabolism

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resting metabolic rate (RMR)

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Metabolic rate is higher in

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people who exercise regularly

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Lifestyle factors that lead to successful weight management

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eating right, consistent physical activity, and positive psychosocial factors

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The greater the amount of muscle mass, the

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higher the resting metabolic rate

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elements in the energy balance equation under individual control

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gender, age, genetics

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A hormone thought to be linked to obesity is

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leptin

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A negative energy balance of ______ calories is needed to produce a one pound weight loss.

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3500

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On average, Americans exercise ______ minutes per day.

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15

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Psychological and social factors in eating behavior

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people use food to cope with stress and negative emotions, socioeconomic status, cultures use food as a symbol of love and caring

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An example of a snack low in energy density is

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carrots

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Energy density is

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the number of calories that are in a pound of food

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Patterns of eating best for weight management

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"everything in moderation"

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How much daily physical activity is recommended for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

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60-90 minutes

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A person's ongoing internal comments and discussion is called

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self-talk

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Appropriate use of food

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to fuel life's activities, to foster growth, and to bring pleasure

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Characteristics that should be looked for in evaluating and selecting a diet book

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books that promote lifestyle changes and are not gimmicks

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Books that are most likely to contain valid weight management info

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books that promote lifestyle changes and are not gimmicks

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Which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?

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?

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Adverse effects of ephedra

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elevated blood pressure, panic attacks, seizures, insomnia, and increased risk of heart attack or stroke

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The fiber in diet pills

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acts as a bulking agent in the large intestine, not the stomach, so it doesn't effect appetite

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Prescription drugs that treat obesity

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are for people who have been unable to lose weight with nondrug options and who have a BMI over 30

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Prescription weight-loss drugs are usually recommended only to people with a BMI over

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30

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People with body dysmorphic disorder

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are overly concerned with physical appearance, often focusing on slight flaws that are not obvious to others

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Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by

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seeing yourself as small and out of shape despite being very muscular

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An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a minimally normal weight is

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anorexia nervosa

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Bulimia nervosa is characterized by

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recurrent episodes of binge eating and then purging to prevent weight gain; laxatives

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Good strategies for a successful wight loss program

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set reasonable goals; don't let anyone tell you that you need to lose weight

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TF: Body weight and body fat can be controlled by balancing calories consumed with calories expanded in daily activities.

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true

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TF: If both parents are overweight, their children are twice as likely to be overweight as children with one overweight parent.

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true

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TF: Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.

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false

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TF: A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.

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true

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TF: Individuals who increase their fat free mass increase their metabolic rate.

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true

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TF: People who eat out usually consume more calories than people who eat at home.

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true

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TF: Most people overestimate the amount of food and calories they consume.

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false

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TF: Disturbed eating patterns can develop when food is used to regulate emotions.

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true

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TF: On average, Americans spend more than ten times more time watching television each day than they do exercising.

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true

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TF: A food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per ounce of weight.

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false

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TF: Reduced-fat foods usally contain significantly fewer calories than their full-fat counterparts.

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false

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TF: If you are trying to maintain weight loss, authorities recommend at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.

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true

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TF: It is recommended that a person should lose no more than 0.5 to 2 pounds per week.

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true

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TF: Most over-the-counter diet aids containing fiber contribute about half of a day's recommended dietary fiber intake.

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false

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TF: The best predictor of maintaining weight loss after a commercial weight-loss program is regular exercise.

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true

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TF: 95% of people affected by anorexia nervosa are women.

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true

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TF: The body mass index (BMI) of Miss America winners has increased since the 1920s, paralleling the increase in BMI among Americans.

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false

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