Generally, walking 1 mile would expend about:
a. 50 kcal.
b. 100 kcal.
c. 150 kcal.
d. 200 kcal.
Q. 2An example of behavioral therapy is:
a. adherence to a specific diet plan for 2 months.
b. avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages and foods.
c. using dietary supplements to help curb your appetite.
d. rewarding yourself by going to a movie after walking 5 times a week for a month.
Q. 3A drug that blocks production and secretion of lipase from the pancreas is:
a. benzphetamine.
b. orlistat.
c. phentermine.
d. antilipase.
Q. 4Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine help clients lose weight by:
a. modifying the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.
b. blocking production and secretion of lipase from the pancreas.
c. increasing basal energy expenditure.
d. modifying taste buds to reduce the preference for sweet foods.
Q. 5In order to lose weight, it is most important to:
a. decrease fat intake.
b. increase protein intake.
c. decrease carbohydrate intake.
d. decrease energy intake.
Q. 6The public health strategies that may help reverse the current obesity epidemic are:
a. diet, exercise, and behavior modification.
b. drugs, supplements, and surgery.
c. education, regulation, and modification of the food supply.
d. portion control, low-fat diet, and low-sugar diet.
Q. 7The stage of change in which people actually start making changes to help them lose weight is:
a. precontemplation.
b. contemplation.
c. action.
d. maintenance.
Q. 8Dietetic professionals working with clients who need to lose weight should work toward:
a. rapid initial weight loss to encourage the client.
b. helping the client follow a specific diet plan.
c. rewarding the client for weight loss.
d. permanent lifestyle changes.
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