Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation Quiz from Nutritional Sciences Textboo...

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Which of the following describes energy balance?

The balance between carbohydrates and protein intake
The balance between energy intake and energy expenditure (correct)
The balance between vitamins and minerals intake
The balance between saturated and unsaturated fat intake

What are the components of energy expenditure?

Saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat metabolism
Vitamins, minerals, and water metabolism
Basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food (correct)
Carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism

What is the difference between body weight and body composition?

Body weight refers to total mass, while body composition refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues (correct)
Body weight and body composition are unrelated
Body weight and body composition are the same thing
Body weight refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues, while body composition refers to total mass

What are some methods to assess body composition?

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and skinfold thickness measurements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between body weight and diet-related chronic diseases?

Higher body weight is associated with an increased risk of diet-related chronic diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can impact energy intake?

Physical activity level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?

Energy balance and body weight regulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of energy expenditure?

Basal metabolic rate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between body weight and body composition?

Body weight refers to the total weight of a person, while body composition refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues in the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some methods to assess body composition?

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence energy intake?

Physical activity level (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is commonly used to assess body composition?

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a diet-related chronic disease associated with body weight?

Osteoporosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?

Energy balance and body weight regulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of energy expenditure?

Body composition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can impact energy intake?

Physical activity level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in the textbook?

Energy balance and body weight regulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components of energy expenditure can be influenced by genetics?

Basal metabolic rate (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is commonly used to assess body composition?

Skinfold thickness measurement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between body weight and diet-related chronic diseases?

Lower body weight is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Energy balance

The balance between the amount of energy consumed (intake) and the amount of energy used (expenditure) by the body.

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

The energy used by the body at rest, accounting for basic life functions.