Question

Experts agree, for a person to reduce their weight, or risk of obesity, there must be?

A change in eating patterns.

A commitment to increase exercise levels.

Changes in both diet and exercise levels.

None of the above. Which is most likely to be CORRECT regarding specific diet programs that will be successful in the long run? They must produce rapid weight loss to be motivating. They must be easy to follow for a lifetime. Limited variety is the key to success. They should not use nutrient dense food. All of the following are characteristics of the results of weight-loss surgery EXCEPT food intake and absorption are reduced resulting in weight loss. deficiencies of vitamins and minerals are common in the long term. dramatic improvements are seen in blood lipids, diabetes, and blood pressure. there are few surgical complications in the short and long term. Which of the following is/are factors that contribute to eating disorders? Low self-esteem and the need for self-control. Thin body ideal and an abundant food supply. Inherited personality traits. All of these can contribute to an eating disorder. Most vitamin toxicities are caused by? Habitual consumption of single food items. Unusual mixtures of certain food during specific meal times. Excessive use of dietary supplements. None of the above. COURSE: Essentials of Nutrition

Answer 1

1 c.

2d Reducing nutrient rich foods helps in lowering fat and lowering carbohydrate results in weight loss to lowering of blood sugar and cholesterol.

3b The first part of the small intestine is bypassed,impairing absorption for many vitamins and minerals including calcium,iron and thiamine.

4d As all of the above listed factors fall under the sociological,cultural and biological factors f eating disorders

5c Toxicity occurs and can cause problems due to supplemebnt abuse.