Q: A male student is 20 years old, weighs 70 kg, is 1.75 m tall, and has a PA (physical activity) value of 1.5. Calculate his Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) using the formula for adult males.

$$EER = 662 - [9.53 \times 20] + 1.5 \times [15.91 \times 70 + 539.6 \times 1.75] = 662 - 190.6 + 1.5 \times [1113.7 + 944.3] = 471.4 + 1.5 \times 2058 = 471.4 + 3087 = 3558.4$$

Question 1

A 25-year-old female weighs 60 kg and is 1.65 meters tall. Calculate her Body Mass Index (BMI) using the appropriate formula.

Accepted Answer

$$BMI = \frac{60}{(1.65)^2$} = 22.0$$

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of using BMI as an indicator of health?

Accepted Answer

BMI does not account for fat distribution in the body.

Question 3

Which method is considered the simplest way to assess abdominal obesity and its associated health risks?

Accepted Answer

Waist circumference measurement

Question 4

A male student is 20 years old, weighs 70 kg, is 1.75 m tall, and has a PA (physical activity) value of 1.5. Calculate his Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) using the formula for adult males.

Accepted Answer

$$EER = 662 - [9.53 	imes 20] + 1.5 	imes [15.91 	imes 70 + 539.6 	imes 1.75] = 662 - 190.6 + 1.5 	imes [1113.7 + 944.3] = 471.4 + 1.5 	imes 2058 = 471.4 + 3087 = 3558.4$$

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of positive energy balance?

Accepted Answer

Energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, leading to storage or growth.

Question 6

Which hormone is produced by fat tissue and signals the hypothalamus about the body's energy status?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 7

A person who is underweight is at increased risk for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 8

Which eating disorder is characterized by an unhealthy obsession with eating only 'healthy' foods, often leading to malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

Orthorexia nervosa

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary sign of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Bouts of excessive exercise

Question 10

According to the Health at Every Size® movement, which of the following is emphasized?

Accepted Answer

Eating and moving for health rather than focusing on weight loss

Question 11

Which of the following is the largest contributor to total energy expenditure (TEE) in most adults?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolism

Question 12

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for achieving a healthy dietary pattern according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

Choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods from each food group

Question 13

A person who sits at a desk for most of the day and rarely exercises is best described as engaging in which type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Sedentary behavior

Question 14

Which of the following is a key recommendation from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans for adults?

Accepted Answer

Engage in muscle-strengthening activities involving all major muscle groups two or more days per week

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why BMI may overestimate body fat in some individuals?

Accepted Answer

BMI does not distinguish between muscle and fat mass

Question 16

Which of the following is a physiological factor that can influence energy intake?

Accepted Answer

Leptin signaling from fat tissue

Question 17

A person with binge eating disorder is at increased risk for which of the following chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes

Question 18

Which of the following is a behavioral recommendation for intuitive eating?

Accepted Answer

Eat when you are hungry and listen to your body for when to stop eating

Question 19

Which of the following statements about energy balance is correct?

Accepted Answer

Energy balance is achieved when energy intake equals energy expenditure

Question 20

Which of the following is a health risk associated with being underweight in children?

Accepted Answer

Stunted growth

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