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Aerobic capacity is related to these major organs

What are heart and lungs.

Aerobic capacity depends on the fitness of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels as well as body composition.

100

This hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage

What is Leptin?

Leptin is a hormone that seems to control eating behavior and fat storage. The obesity gene encodes for a hormone-like protein believed to play a role in determining a person’s set point for fat storage.

100

This is the fuel for short term energy needs

What is glycogen?

100

This is the most important factor for a weight loss program

What is (personal) self-motivation 

100

A BMI greater than this number denotes increased risk for comorbidities due to obesity 

What is a BMI of 30 or greater 

Underweight <18.5

Healthy weight 18.5-24.9

Overweight 25-29.9

Obesity 30 or greater 

200

This is the effect of exercise on blood lipoprotein levels 

What is decrease LDLs and increase HDLs.

Exercise raises blood levels of HDLs because HDL carries surplus cholesterol from the tissues to the liver for breakdown and removal from the body. At the same time the surplus is removed, LDL levels decrease.

200

Dangers associated with the use of very low-calorie diets include

a.    dehydration.    

b.    a decreased metabolic rate.    

c.    sleep disorders.    

d.    hyperactivity.

What is B 

Very low-calorie diets can cause semistarvation, which causes acidosis, low blood pressure, electrolyte loss, tissue protein loss, and decreased basal metabolic rate.

200

These provide long term energy needs

What are glucose and fatty acids.

200

This food behavior is high value in a weight reduction program

What is portion control?

200

A BMI over 35 is termed this

What is extremely obese

Underweight <18.5

Healthy weight 18.5-24.9

Overweight 25-29.9

Obesity 30 or greater 

300

This is the maximal attainable heart rate for a 30-year-old during exercise 

What is 190 beats/min.

The maximal attainable heart rate is calculated as 220 – age. In this case 220 – 30 = 190.

300

Body wraps result in a loss of this 

What is water? 

Body wraps result in the loss of body water. Special “sauna suits” or body wrapping claim to help weight loss in certain spots of the body or clear up so-called cellulite tissue. (The term cellulite is not a scientific term.) The resulting small weight loss is caused by temporary water loss.

300

Required for the body to maintain a high level of steady exercise (a systemic demand for all cells)

What is sufficient oxygen?

300

The safe rate of weight loss for moderately overweight adults is an average of this many pounds per week

What is an average of 0.5–1 lb/week.

300

Obesity puts a patient at higher risk for development of these conditions

What is hypertension and diabetes?

American adults who are overweight or obese increase their risk of conditions such as hypertension; type 2 diabetes; heart disease; sleep apnea; gastroesophageal reflux; degenerative joint disease; and prostate, breast, and colon cancers.

400

These neurotransmitters are the "feel good" product of a vigorous work-out 

What are endorphins.

Exercise stimulates the production of brain opiates, substances called endorphins. These natural chemicals decrease pain and improve mood, which may include an exhilarating kind of “high.”

400

Problems associated with bulimia nervosa include

a.    dry skin.    

b.    breathing difficulties.    

c.    abnormal hair growth.    

d.    erosion of dental enamel.

What is D 

Erosion of dental enamel is a result of stomach acid coating the teeth while vomiting. Additional oral problems include oral mucosal irritation, decreased salivary secretions, and a dry mouth.

400

The most appropriate pregame meal for an athlete would be

a.    pasta with cream sauce and apple juice.    

b.    cheese and fruit.    

c.    cereal with skim milk and orange juice.    

d.    a bagel with cream cheese and water.

What is C 

A pregame meal consisting of a bowl of cereal with skim milk and a small glass of orange juice would provide high complex carbohydrates, very little fat, moderate protein, moderate fiber, and approximately 300 kcal.

400

This is the caloric intake amount reduction to lose 2 pounds over a 2-week period 

What is 500 kcal/day?

400

This is the patients BMI score and category based on there height of 4'7 and weight of 230lbs. 

What is a BMI of 53 and extreme obesity 

Underweight <18.5

Healthy weight 18.5-24.9

Overweight 25-29.9

Obesity 30 or greater 

500

An athlete is planning to eat a light meal of pasta with vegetables, fruit, and yogurt before a competitive event which begins at 2:00 PM. The athlete should eat the meal between

a.    1:00 PM and 1:30 PM.    

b.    noon and 1:00 PM.    

c.    11:00 AM and noon.    

d.    10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

What is D 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

An athlete should consume a light meal 3–4 hours before a competitive event, that is, between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for an event that begins at 2:00 PM. This schedule gives the body time to digest, absorb, and transform the meal and to store glycogen.

500

These are extreme weight loss measures tried by patients 

What is fasting 

Extreme practices to lose weight include fasting, fad diets, macronutrient restrictions, and clothing and body wraps.

500

An athlete who has been using anabolic steroids may be at risk for this

What is hepatitis?

Use of anabolic steroids may cause masculinization, gynecomastia, liver abnormalities including hepatitis, atherosclerosis, atrophy of the testicles and decreased sperm production, mood swings, and depression.

500

A sound food plan for weight loss contains this 

What is a balance of macronutrients along with realistic goals, adequate nutrition and kilocalories, and cultural appeal.

500

This is the patients BMI score and category based on their height of 5'3 and 154lbs. 

What is a BMI of 28 and "over weight"


Underweight <18.5

Healthy weight 18.5-24.9

Overweight 25-29.9

Obesity 30 or greater