Test Human Nutrition Chapter 13 and 14

Which of the following statements is false?

Body mass index (BMI) is

Having a normal BMI does not necessarily protect a person from some of the health consequences of obesity.

Body composition is often expressed in percent fat, that is, the percent of the entire body that is

Visceral fat is

“is a quick way to estimate body fat content, based on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity.”

A man is obese when fat comprises

Basal metabolism includes energy needs for

Women generally have higher metabolic rates than men.

Which of these factors increases a person’s Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

Which of the following statements is false?

To estimate an individual’s daily Total Energy Expenditure, it is necessary to add the kilocalories used for

Direct Calorimetry measures a person’s oxygen consuption and carbon dioxide production.

If the calorie intake from macronutrients (and alcohol) is greater than calorie output, this situation creates a

” is a hormone produced by fat tissue that reduces hunger and inhibits fat storage.”

Which of the following statements is true? 

Which of these is not a risk factor for eating disorders?

What is anorexia nervosa?

People suffering from anorexia nervosa have a high risk of dying from suicide, complications of starvation, and electrolyte imbalances.

The person with bulimia nervosa

The rapid loss of electrolytes and fluid due to self-induced vomiting and diuretic  abuse can cause

Binge-eating disorder increases risk of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

Which of these disorders is not an “other  specified” feeding or eating disorders?

“is an eating disorder in which adolescents and young adults, mostly female, with type 1 diabetes mellitus deliberately omit insulin doses for the purpose of weight loss or to prevent weight addition.”

Which of these statements about Orthorexia is false?

Which of the following conditions primarily affects men?

People with muscle dysmorphia are more likely to be dissatisfied with their lives,  abuse drugs, and commit suicide.

Female athletes who have low energy availability and amenorrhea can  have low bone mineral density and an increased risk for fracture, especially stress  fractures.  Estrogen is needed to

An important approach to treating bulimia nervosa is

Bright light therapy may be used to treat