Question 1

What type of fat is located just below the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   subcutaneous
B)   visceral
C)   topical
D)   ectopicE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Diabetes is the ____________ leading cause of death in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)   3rd
B)   4th
C)   5th
D)   6thE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   certain nutritional supplements
B)   a 1,000-calories-per-day diet plan
C)   physical activity
D)   at least 8 glasses of water per dayE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is located at waist level.
B)   It contains many biologically active substances.
C)   It is considered an active endocrine organ.
D)   It is not associated with increased health risks.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   type 2 diabetes.
B)   heart disease.
C)   metabolic syndrome.
D)   type 1 diabetes.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Danger signs of borderline disordered eating include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   vomiting or use of laxatives after meals
B)   feelings of guilt
C)   eating a variety of foods to control weight
D)   overexercisingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

Accepted Answer

A)   voluntary starvation.
B)   bulimia nervosa.
C)   anorexia nervosa.
D)   binge-eating disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   soft drinks.
B)   white bread.
C)   French fries.
D)   wholegrain rice.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All the following are strategies for eating a well-balanced diet, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   follow recommendations outlined in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
B)   consume foods with low energy density and high nutrient density.
C)   check food labels for serving sizes, calories, fat and cholesterol content, and nutrient levels.
D)   consume more calories in the form of drinks.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

What type of fat is embedded within the mesentery surrounding the abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   subcutaneous
B)   visceral
C)   topical
D)   ectopicE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Caffeine is claimed to:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Why does drinking more pop lead to obesity and insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)   consuming fewer in general
B)   high-fructose corn syrup content of pops
C)   higher feelings of satiety
D)   low-fructose corn syrup content of popsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fat substitutes

Accepted Answer

A)   are not yet available in Canada but can be purchased overseas.
B)   can be carbohydrate-or protein-based.
C)   contribute the same number of calories per gram as fat.
D)   are used only in dessert foods and snacks.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   About 10% of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes.
B)   Elevated blood glucose levels associated with pre-diabetes do not increase heart attack risk, but levels associated with full-blown diabetes do.
C)   Risk of a heart attack or stroke is increased by 50%.
D)   Treatment with medication is more important than lifestyle measures for people with pre-diabetes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   keep a log of what you eat.
B)   eat four to five meals and snacks daily including breakfast.
C)   avoid making shopping lists.
D)   consume majority of daily calories in the morning rather than the evening.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What type of fat is located on or within organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain?

Accepted Answer

A)   subcutaneous
B)   visceral
C)   topical
D)   ectopicE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the three interrelated disorders comprising the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)   amenorrhea
B)   abnormal eating patterns
C)   physical inactivity.
D)   osteoporosisE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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What type of fat is located on or within organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain?

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An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

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Caffeine is claimed to:

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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All the following are strategies for eating a well-balanced diet, EXCEPT:

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Danger signs of borderline disordered eating include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

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Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three interrelated disorders comprising the female athlete triad?

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What type of fat is embedded within the mesentery surrounding the abdominal organs?

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

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Why does drinking more pop lead to obesity and insulin resistance?

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What type of fat is located just below the skin?

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Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Diabetes is the ____________ leading cause of death in Canada.

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Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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Exam 4: Weight Management

Fat substitutes

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What type of fat is located on or within organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain?

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An eating disorder characterized by a refusal to eat enough food to maintain a reasonable body weight is

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Caffeine is claimed to:

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of visceral fat?

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What protects against weight gain and is essential for maintaining weight loss?

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All the following are strategies for eating a well-balanced diet, EXCEPT:

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Danger signs of borderline disordered eating include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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All of the following are linked to higher diabetes risk, EXCEPT:

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Greater amounts of visceral and ectopic fat lead to all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three interrelated disorders comprising the female athlete triad?

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What type of fat is embedded within the mesentery surrounding the abdominal organs?

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Which of the following statements about insulin resistance and pre-diabetes is TRUE?

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Why does drinking more pop lead to obesity and insulin resistance?

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What type of fat is located just below the skin?

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Planning and serving recommendations for eating well include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Diabetes is the ____________ leading cause of death in Canada.

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Most low-calorie diets cause a rapid loss of body water at first.

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