Body Weight Unit Learning Outcomes Quiz

What is a major focus of the 'healthy at every size' movement?

Encouraging unhealthy weight loss
Accepting a healthy body weight (correct)
Advocating for extreme fad diets
Promoting weight stigma

Which eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain?

Anorexia
Compulsive overeating disorder
Orthorexia
Bulimia (correct)

What is a common claim associated with fad diets like the Paleo diet?

Low protein intake for muscle building
High carbohydrate content for sustained energy
Focus on whole, unprocessed foods
Restriction of certain food groups for weight loss (correct)

Which strategy is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to gain weight?

Avoiding liquid calories (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered in cognitive behavior modification/therapy for weight management?

Exploring social determinants of health (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is highlighted as potentially impacting healthy weight loss besides food choice in the text?

Stress and sleep (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalence in calories for 1 lb of body weight?

3500 kcal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a contributing factor to body weight?

Social media influence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle of intuitive eating?

Listening to your body's hunger and fullness signals (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is recommended to foster a weight-inclusive society?

Addressing the social determinants of health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about weight loss in the context discussed?

Weight loss involves energy balance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cholecystokinin in regulating food intake?

Signals satiation/satiety (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient has the highest Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)?

Protein (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of energy expenditure in an individual?

Basal metabolism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of energy does fat contribute to the diet based on the provided information?

0 - 5% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between hunger and appetite?

Hunger is controlled by the hypothalamus while appetite is controlled by stretch receptors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to adaptive thermogenesis?

Adjustments due to external factors like illness or cold (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does sleep deprivation impact weight gain?

Increases ghrelin and decreases leptin levels (B) Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is responsible for making you feel hungry?

Ghrelin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of Intuitive Eating according to the text?

Discovering the satisfaction factor in your environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does sleep deprivation affect food choice according to the text?

Leads to choosing more energy-rich foods (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of being tired on eating habits according to the text?

Increases likelihood of eating for energy even when not hungry (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the active hormone during fasting?

Glucagon (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does excess carbohydrate go?

To glycogen stores (D) Signup and view all the answers

After 24 hours of fasting, protein is converted to:

Amino acids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does ketosis have on appetite?

Suppresses appetite (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to body metabolism during ketosis?

Slows down (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors emphasized for successful weight management according to the text?

Dietary Modification, Exercise, Behaviour Modification (B) Signup and view all the answers