Question 1

A healthy weight loss plan should include which of the following three components?

Accepted Answer

Healthy eating, behavioral modifications, and physical activity

Question 2

To lose 1 pound of body fat, approximately how many calories must be burned more than consumed?

Accepted Answer

$$ 3,500 $$ calories

Question 3

Which of the following is a recommended behavioral modification for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Eat mindfully and keep a food journal

Question 4

A person wants to lose 1.5 pounds per week. What is the recommended daily calorie deficit to achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

$$ 750-1,000 $$ calories

Question 5

Why does physical activity alone not always lead to weight loss?

Accepted Answer

It is very easy to accidentally increase calorie consumption after exercise.

Question 6

Which of the following foods would be considered low energy density and recommended for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Fresh vegetables

Question 7

To promote satiety, it is recommended to eat foods with low energy density. What nutrients do these foods tend to be high in?

Accepted Answer

Fiber and water

Question 8

Which of the following recommendations for weight loss would you NOT expect to be endorsed by most nutrition experts?

Accepted Answer

Avoid carbohydrates entirely

Question 9

Which of the following is a red flag that a diet may be a fad diet?

Accepted Answer

It excludes entire food groups without scientific evidence

Question 10

Which statement about fad diets is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Fad diets may include nutrient proportions outside of the DRI ranges

Question 11

For individuals with a BMI over $$ 30  ($$obese) and at least one risk factor, which of the following may be considered as part of a weight loss plan?

Accepted Answer

Medications

Question 12

Several weight loss medications target the receptors for which hormone, thereby lowering hunger and increasing satiety?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1

Question 13

Which of the following statements about dietary supplements for weight loss is correct?

Accepted Answer

They may contain stimulants such as caffeine

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the general goal of most bariatric surgery approaches?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the volume of the stomach and speed up feelings of fullness

Question 15

Which of the following individuals would be a likely candidate for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

An individual with a BMI of 32 and a history of heart disease

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential side effect of bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Nutrient deficiencies

Question 17

A patient is considering liposuction as a weight loss strategy. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat cells from specific areas

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Avoid keeping foods in a record

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why low energy density foods are helpful for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

They provide more volume for fewer calories

Question 20

A person is following a diet that excludes entire food groups and promises rapid weight loss with little evidence. What type of diet is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A fad diet

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