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Disordered eating is often __________.

an eating disorder that affects numerous teens

caused by eating irregularly over short periods

a precursor for developing a disorder, but not a disorder on its own

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An eating disorder may start out as a slightly irregular pattern of eating.

The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary.

When estimating a serving size, it is good to know that 3 oz. of __________ is about the size of a deck of cards.

meat, poultry, or fish

cheese

nuts or candy

vegetables, pasta, or rice

You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects

fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight

fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work

fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them

Carbohydrates are nutrients that supply the main energy source for the body, in the form of sugars.

Each kidney contains nephrons that filter the blood and remove waste.

Body image can affect a person's health.

Purging, excessive dieting, and excessive exercising after consuming large quantities of food are symptoms of __________.

anorexia nervosa

binge eating disorder

disordered eating

bulimia nervosa

An individual only needs one kidney to live a healthy life.

MyPlate was created to __________.

to encourage Americans to eat the same quantity of food across the different food groups

to be a visual tool for understanding a healthy diet

to help Americans measure the amount of fat in their bodies

to provide a reference for evaluating different types of cuisine

Sandra wants to improve her body composition. Four of her friends have given her advice. Analyze the sentences to determine which friend gave her the BEST piece of advice?

Sanchez told her to take diet pills and to eat less than 1,000 calories a day.

John says to eat several, balanced, low-calorie meals throughout the day and to exercise regularly.

Laurie says to eat only fruits and vegetables and to exercise regularly.

Shelia told her to eat whatever she wants as long as she exercises five days a week for 60 minutes.

One can develop uremia when the digestive system does not clean the blood properly.

Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth?

To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your present rate.

Effective and lasting weight loss means that weight gained over time should be lost over time.

Fad diets are a good way to quickly and permanently reduce your weight.

To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.

Which of the following is NOT true about storage body fat?

Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body.

Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging.

Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls.

Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed.

Without a gallbladder, a person would be unable to produce bile.

After a surgical weight loss procedure, which behavior would the doctor be most likely to recommend to the patient?

to eat a high-calorie, balanced diet

to take diuretics

to use a liquid diet

to take vitamin and mineral supplements

Of which of the following nutrients do infants require extra servings?

carbohydrates

dietary sugars

vitamin A

fatty acids

Which eating disorder causes people to see themselves as fat, regardless of what they actually weigh?

anorexia nervosa

bulimia nervosa

binge eating disorder

compulsive overeating

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