BPK 140 Final Exam Complete
Questions With Solutions | Verified
methods of determining ideal weight CORRECT ANSWERS -height-weight tables
-body mass index
-waist circumference
-skinfold thickness
-body density by hydrostatic weighing
-whole body electrical impedance
-dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
-cat scan / mri
causes of obesity CORRECT ANSWERS -metabolic factors
-leptin
-family factor
-energy balance
-psychological and cultural factors
problems with fad diets CORRECT ANSWERS 1. disguise for low calorie diet
2. loss of body water
3. not nutritionally balanced
4. too severe a reduction in caloric intake
5. lower the basal metabolic rate (so gain weight)
6. cannot be maintained long term
anorexia nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS inability to maintain body weight within 15% of
ideal weight, intense fear of getting fat, distorted body image, denial or lack of insight
into the cause and seriousness of the weight loss
medical risks of anorexia nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS fatigue, insomnia, hair loss,
loss of period, intolerance to cold, constipation, osteoporosis, low blood pressure,
fainting and irregular heart beat.
bullemia nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS episodes of binge eating followed by purging
with self induced vomiting or laxatives. during a binge person feels out of control,
afterwards individual feels physically and emotionally drained and disgusted
medical risks of bulemia nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS stomach acid in vomit erodes
tooth enamel, damage to stomach / esophagus, dehydration and disturbed body
electrolyte balance can cause irregular heartbeat and death.
guidelines for sound weight control CORRECT ANSWERS 1. physical activity
2. diet
3. eating habits
, 4. social support
body mass index CORRECT ANSWERS body mass / height - uses easily attainable
data to provide range of healthy weights
obesity CORRECT ANSWERS a gross excess 20-30% of body weight or body fat
overfat CORRECT ANSWERS the state of exceeding one's recommended percentage
of body fat by a certain margin
overweight CORRECT ANSWERS the state of exceeding one's criterion weight by a
certain percentage or amount
set point theory CORRECT ANSWERS each individual's body weight or body fat is
maintained within quite narrow limited around a point called the set point
dietary recommendations for losing weight CORRECT ANSWERS -An overall deficit in
calories.
-A modest deficit in caloric intake rather than a drastic deficit.
-A moderate reduction in caloric intake, sustained over a period of time.
-Regular meals, rather than skipping meals.
-Eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods, rather than diets that focus on a few foods
or that eliminate certain categories of foods
-eliminate "empty calorie" or "low nutrient density" foods such as snack foods and
alcohol.
-Choose lower-fat food options
Maslow self actualized people have CORRECT ANSWERS -realistic but positive self
image and self esteem
-accept themselves and others for who they are
-autonomous (act on their on feelings and values rather than bend to peer pressure)
-respond to life in genuine and spontaneous way
-capable of intimacy / vulnerability
-they were creative, playful and embraced change
Schizophrenia CORRECT ANSWERS characterized by disordered thinking causing the
individual to seem confused, not make sense when talking, act inappropriately, have
visual/audoitory hallucinations, have delusions. starts late teens to early adulthood.
most people don't ever recover
symptoms a person needs to have to be diagnosed with depression CORRECT
ANSWERS -depressed mood for most of the day nearly every day
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