Q&A Hero

Q: Exercise may boost the production of mood-elevating brain chemicals known as: a. adrenaline b. estrogens c. lactic acid d. endorphins

Q: What is a condition in which bones lose their mineral density and become more susceptible to injury? a. arthritis b. lupus c. osteoporosis d. ligament strain

Q: Which of the following is a benefit of regular exercise? a. better grades b. more friends c. improved complexion d. better bones

Q: College students exercise less: a. when their stress levels increase b. as they progress in their college career c. if they move into sorority or fraternity housing d. if they are full-time students

Q: Exercise capacity is the most accurate predictor of a person's a. strength and endurance b. cancer risk c. oxygen consumption d. potential lifespan

Q: Sedentary living is most likely to increase the likelihood of: a. cancer b. anxiety c. bone density d. hypotension

Q: What is known as a component of performance-related fitness? a. endurance b. recovery c. balance d. body composition

Q: Functional fitness involves: a. repeating specific muscular movements b. gradually building up your body mass c. responding to a stimulus within a certain time d. performing the activities of daily living

Q: Physical conditioning refers to the gradual buildup of the body to enhance: a. muscle mass b. recovery c. flexibility d. stamina

Q: Agility refers to the ability to: a. change direction rapidly b. maintain a certain body position c. move rapidly d. produce fluid movements

Q: Body composition refers to: a. how we should look after losing weight b. our body density c. fitness levels we can hope to achieve d. the amount of fat and lean tissue in our body

Q: Which factor most influences our flexibility? a. race b. blood type c. gender d. height

Q: The range of motion around specific joints refers to: a. flexibility b. stamina c. endurance d. strength

Q: The ability to perform repeated muscular efforts is defined as: a. strength b. stamina c. endurance d. flexibility

Q: Aerobic activity: a. decreases oxygen consumption b. involves weight-lifting activities c. improves endurance d. uses oxygen

Q: A person using maximum weight to push or lift in one effort is most focused on developing: a. strength b. stamina c. endurance d. flexibility

Q: We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness through: a. aerobic exercise b. proper nutrition c. lifting weights d. stretching

Q: The ability of the heart to pump blood through the body efficiently represents: a. endurance b. cardiorespiratory fitness c. aerobic output d. stamina

Q: Physical fitness is defined as the: a. ratio of lean mass to fat mass b. average level of fitness of individuals 20-50 c. ability to respond to routine physical demands d. product of force and speed

Q: An overweight person should lose ____ of excess body weight to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.a. 0-4%b. 5-15%c. 20-25%d. 30% or more

Q: People with a BMI over 35 are ____ times more likely to develop diabetes. a. 10 b. 15 c. 20 d. 25

Q: What percentage of college students use prescription stimulants to lose weight? a. 7.5% b. 9.2% c. 11.7% d. 13.6%

Q: Weight gain in college women is linked to a. increased workload b. alcohol consumption c. decreased physical activity d. eating late at night

Q: Weight gain in college men is linked most to: a. increased workload b. alcohol consumption c. decreased physical activity d. eating late at night

Q: The average college student gains ____ pounds during their freshmen year. a. 7 pounds b. 9 pounds c. 11 pounds d. 15 pounds

Q: A life-threatening condition in which one's body mass index is above 40 is known as: a. obesogenic overload b. obesogenic alert c. chronic obesity d. severe obesity

Q: The term basal metabolic rate refers to the ____. a. ideal body mass index at any given weight b. metabolism required of a moderately active adult c. calories needed to sustain your body at rest d. appetite of an average male or female

Q: College women tend to ____ their weight. a. accept b. underestimate c. lie about d. overestimate

Q: Which of the following statements is true? a. Culture shapes views of beauty and health. b. Historically, a thin body has always been viewed as beautiful. c. Women who read fashion magazines are more accepting of their bodies. d. Men are not influenced by media images.

Q: You are more likely to be overweight if you: a. are at a lower income level. b. walk to school. c. live in a neighborhood with more supermarkets. d. have limited access to fast-food restaurants.

Q: It is estimated that 30 percent of new cases of obesity are a direct result of: a. passive entertainment b. emotional influences c. physical inactivity d. more calories in food

Q: Which factor contributes most to being overweight or obese? a. water contamination b. social networks c. marital dissatisfaction d. drug use

Q: A BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more indicates that a person is considered to be: a. underweight b. of average weight for his/her height c. borderline overweight d. obese

Q: An individual is considered overweight if their body mass index is above: a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30

Q: An estimated ____ people around the world are overweight or obese. a. 500 million b. 700 million c. 1.1 billion d. 2.3 billion

Q: Describe the symptoms and health risks associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Q: Discuss the surgical and nonsurgical techniques that are available for the morbidly obese patients who want or need to lose a large amount of weight.

Q: List five strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight when designing a diet.

Q: Describe the difference between hunger and appetite. List two hormones that influence hunger and appetite.

Q: Define obesity and identify five reasons Americans are becoming more obese today.

Q: Match the items below with the most appropriate description.a. gastric bypassb. NEATc. satietyd. bulimiae. anorexiaf. binge eatingg. bandingh. hungeri. BMIj. appetite1) feeling of fullness2) binging followed by forced vomiting3) ratio between height and weight4) stomach is made into smaller pouch and food is rerouted5) loss of appetite6) eating a lot of food in a short period of time7) fidgeting or pacing8) psychological desire to eat food9) physiological desire to eat food10) inflatable band around stomach to tighten or loosen

Q: A behavioral technique known as ____________________ can help binge eaters control their compulsive eating pattern.

Q: Continuing to eat even when you are no longer hungry is a sign of ____________________.

Q: ____________________ is a type of surgery that involves creating an egg-sized pouch with staples and rerouting food around part of the upper intestine.

Q: ____________________ is a type of surgery where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon band around the stomach.

Q: ____________________ is an FDA-approved weight loss drug that blocks fat absorption by the gut.

Q: An important step in controlling emotional eating is to know the ____________________ that cause you to do this.

Q: ____________________ happens when people use food as a way to cope with anger, stress, frustration, boredom or fatigue.

Q: Obesity should be viewed as a(n) ______________________ condition that requires ongoing management.

Q: Repeated cycles of rapid weight loss and gain is called ____________________ dieting.

Q: ____________________ is a powerful herb used in diet pills that is prohibited for sale in the United States.

Q: It takes ____________________ minutes for the brain to register fullness.

Q: The hormone ____________________ sends signals to the brain that affect appetite.

Q: Earning less and being less likely to marry are examples of the _______________ consequences of obesity.

Q: ____________________ students are especially at risk for unhealthy eating behaviors.

Q: ____________________ obesity is defined by a BMI between 35.0 and 39.9.

Q: The number of calories needed to sustain one's body at rest is known as the ____________________.

Q: When the number of calories conserved is greater than the number of calories used, individuals will experience weight ____________________.

Q: People who regularly eat at ____________ restaurants gain more weight.

Q: Type ____________________ diabetes has been linked to obesity.

Q: Consider the global epidemic of obesity. Exposure to a(n) __________________ lifestyle seems to bring out susceptibility to excess weight.

Q: Which medical condition is most associated with bulimia? a. heavy menstrual cycles b. erosion of dental enamel c. kidney disease d. panic attacks

Q: Which of the following is most likely to play a role in the development of bulimia? a. being underweight as a child b. family conflicts c. antisocial personality disorder d. overproduction of cortisol

Q: What percentage of women develop bulimia? a. Less than 1% b. 1-3% c. 4-6% d. 7-9%

Q: Which of the following is a typical symptom of bulimia? a. repeated binge eating b. feeling angry during meals c. avoiding laxatives d. fasting to prevent weight gain

Q: Attentive eaters are more likely to: a. increase the amount they eat by 10% b. increase the amount they eat at a later meal by 25% c. reduce the amount they eat at a later meal by 10% d. reduce the amount they eat by 25%

Q: What is a common medical complication related to weight loss from anorexia? a. manic states b. rapid heartbeat c. diarrhea d. amenorrhea

Q: What percentage of people with eating disorders are male? a. Less than 1% b. About 3% c. Between 5% and 10% d. Approximately 13%

Q: Which brain chemical is most associated with the development of anorexia nervosa? a. endorphin b. serotonin c. melatonin d. acetylcholine

Q: What characteristic is sometimes seen in someone suffering from the restricting type of anorexia? a. consuming only protein b. drinking more water c. smoking cigarettes d. avoiding alcohol

Q: Cases of anorexia nervosa are increasing among which group? a. the elderly b. new mothers c. Caucasians d. males

Q: The peak age range of onset for anorexia nervosa is:a. 12-13 yearsb. 14-18 yearsc. 19-21 yearsd. 22-30 years

Q: Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa? a. self-induced vomiting b. intense fear of gaining weight c. severe menstrual cramps d. regular use of laxatives

Q: The word "anorexia" means: a. bone thin b. food enemy c. loss of appetite d. body image

Q: Which factor increases the risk of developing an eating disorder? a. lower than average grades b. age 18 or older c. narcissistic personality d. perfectionistic traits

Q: Which description is most characteristic of an individual who binge eats? a. They eat more slowly than usual. b. They eat alone because of embarrassment. c. They have a strict schedule for mealtimes. d. They eat small amounts of food frequently.

Q: What activity best describes binge eating? a. rapidly consuming large quantities of food in a short time b. picking at food and selecting only items to eat c. purging after consuming large amounts of food d. strict adhering to minute quantities of food

Q: A person who compulsively overeats will likely: a. savor meals b. avoid talking about food c. have a history of failed diets d. eat slowly

Q: A support group for those who eat compulsively is called: a. Weight Watchers b. Overeaters Anonymous c. Snack Enders d. Fat Finders

Q: An individual cannot stop putting food into her mouth, and continues to eat when full. She is most likely: a. malnourished b. a compulsive overeater c. is anorexic d. is morbidly obese