____ is the amount of energy able to be metabolized per unit weight or volume of food.
a. Nutrient density
b. Food weight
c. Energy density
d. Energy expenditure
Q. 2Cultural characteristics and beliefs are developed through _____.
a. life experiences only
b. education only
c. life experiences and education
d. genetic traits and education
Q. 3Multiple datasets suggest that calorie consumption has ____ in recent years, notably among children and young adults.
a. increased significantly
b. increased slightly
c. remained stable
d. decreased
Q. 4Cultural values _____.
a. are genetically determined
b. provide a set of rules by which to govern life
c. vary greatly within a culture
d. change frequently
Q. 5____ is the largest influence on energy expenditure.
a. Basal metabolic rate
b. Body mass index
c. Thermal effect of food
d. Volitional physical activity
Q. 6Cultural beliefs influence our _____.
a. behavior only
b. conscious thoughts only
c. conscious and unconscious thoughts only
d. behavior and our conscious and unconscious thoughts
Q. 7Efforts to control obesity at the public policy level in the United States are ____.
a. in need of improvement
b. sufficient
c. over-funded
d. successful
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