The most accurate form of measurement for long-term health and weight-management is:
- Pounds on the scale
- Body Mass Index
- Body Composition – lean mass vs. body fat
- Body Surface Measurement
Body Composition – lean mass vs. body fat
The word “calorie” relates to:
Combustion (to produce energy)
Which conversion is correct?
1 gm fat = 4 calories
1 gm fat = 9 calories
1 gm fat = 12 calories
1 gm fat = 9 calories
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) ?
Minimum amount of calories required for vital bodily functions during a relaxed, reclined and waking state.
The most healthy way to decrease body-fat is:
- Through a slight negative energy balance where the caloric expenditure slightly exceeds the caloric intake.
- Drop your caloric intake below 800 calories per day.
- Liposuction
- Exercise at least 6 hours per day
- Drink only water
Through a slight negative energy balance where the caloric expenditure slightly exceeds the caloric intake.
The body’s first choice for fuel is:
- Stored fat
- Stored glycogen
- Stored protein
- Aminos
Stored glycogen
The body can convert fat into glucose to feed its nervous system and metabolism:
- True
- False
False
The body can convert protein into glucose to feed its nervous system and metabolism:
- True
- False
True
When caloric intake goes below BMR, as in commercial weight-loss programs, the body will:
- Perceive starvation and create a “survival” metabolism.
- Burn muscle to fuel its energy requirements.
- Slow down metabolism to reduce energy requirements.
- Store even more body-fat to fend off the perceived threat of starvation.
- All of the above
All of the above
People who continue to go on and off “restricted calorie” diet programs typically rebound to a higher weight after each round of dieting. This rebound effect is known as:
- Zig-Zag Dieting
- Yo-Yo Dieting
- Start-Stop Dieting
- Bounce Back Dieting
Yo-Yo Dieting
