KIN 210 Chapter 10

Which one of the following is NOT influenced by being overweight?

• Heart disease

• Osteoarthritis

• Gallbladder disease

• Hair loss

Hazel has a BMI of 27 kg/m^2. She is considered

• underweight.

• overweight.

• at a healthy weight.

• obese.

Central obesity refers to

• the accumulation of excess fat in your hips and thighs.

• the accumulation of excess fat in your stomach area.

• the accumulation of excess fat in your arms and legs.

• the accumulation of excess fat in your ankles and feet.

Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to

• the amount of energy you expend during physical activity.

• the amount of energy you expend digesting your food.

• the amount of energy (calories) that you consume daily.

• the amount of energy expended to meet your basic physiological needs.

You just ate a large plate of pasta and tomato sauce, so your stomach is full and distended. Which hormone is released because of the distention of your stomach?

• Cholecystokinin

• Insulin

• Thyroid hormone

• Leptin

Which of the following can increase your risk of becoming overweight?

• Having a parent who is obese

• Consuming more meals at home than dining out

• Reducing the amount of “screen time” during the day

• Decreasing your portion sizes

Which are examples of low-energy-density, high-volume foods that can aid in weight loss?

• Raw vegetables and salsa

• Jelly beans

• Olive oil

• Ice cream

Research suggests that accumulating __________ daily, which is the equivalent of walking 5 miles, can help reduce the risk of becoming overweight.

• 1,000 steps

• 5,000 steps

• 7,500 steps

• 10,000 steps

You are trying to gain weight in a healthy way, and so are looking for foods that add healthy calories. Which of the following foods is both nutrient dense and energy dense?

• Mixed nuts

• Candy

• Black coffee

• Soda

The thermic effect of food is the amount of calories you expend to digest, absorb, and process your food.

• TRUE

• FALSE