1. What is the Institute of Health's definition of "obesity"?

a. Excess amount of body weight that includes muscle, bone, fat, and water
b. Specifically refers to an excess amount of body fat
c. Refers to average density of muscle and fat
d. Excess amount of fat and water as percentage of body weight

2. How does The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and the CDC define "obese"?

a.BMI of 20 to 24.9
b.BMI of 20 to 29.9
c. BMI of 25 to 29.9
d. BMI of 30 or higher

3. How do you calculate a person's Body Mass Index (BMI)?

a. Measure the thickness of the layer of fat just under the skin in several parts of the body
b. Use the weight-for-height tables
c. Weight in grams divided by height in meters (BMI = g/m)
d. Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2)

4. What waist measurement for women and men represents a higher health risk because of their fat distribution?

a. More than 25 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men
b. More than 35 inches for women and more than 35 inches for men
c. More than 35 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men
d. More than 35 inches for women and more than 45 inches for men

5. According to The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 report, between 1999 and 2002 what percentage of U.S. adults were overweight?

a. 45%
b. 55%
c. 65%
d. 85%

6. How does The American Obesity Society define weight stigma and bias?

a. Negative attitudes that affect interpersonal interactions and activities in a detrimental way
b. Negative attitudes resulting in detrimental actions
c. Negative attitudes that are a causal effect of weight gain
d. Negative attitudes that create a personal sense of low self-esteem

7. How does per person health care spending for obese adults compare to those of normal weight?

a. Increased by 33%
b. Increased by 56%
c. Increased by 75%
d. BIncreased 82%

8. What do obese children perceive as an immediate consequence of being overweight? 

a. Medical complications
b. Fatigue
c. Difficulty playing sports
d. Social discrimination

9. In developing nations how does a rise in a region's income affect obesity levels?

a. Obesity levels escalate
b. Obesity levels rise but only for women
c. Obesity levels drop
d. There is no effect

10. What did the British Medical Journal find that children should be actively discouraged from consuming in order to lower the rates of obesity?

a. Packaged snack food
b. Fast foods
c. Deserts
d. Sugary soft drinks

11. During Congressional Committee hearings, what was the American Dietetic Association's official position on classifying obesity?

a. As a social condition
b. As a serious medical condition
c. As a disease
d. As a health problem

12. What is the percent of people with type 2 diabetes that are overweight?

a. 10%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 90%

13. How does a weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds affect a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

a. Twice that of individuals that have not gained weight
b. Three times that of individuals that have not gained weight
c. Four times that of an individual that have not gained weight
d. Weight gain does not affect the risk of developing diabetes

14. In the study by the American Cancer Society, for which group was fat more of a cancer hazard?

a. Women
b. Men
c. About equal for both groups
d. Women over age 55

15. What did the University of Southern California's study on strokes attribute to the recent rise of strokes in middle aged women?

a. Rise in smoking
b. Rise in heart disease
c. Rise in weight
d. Rise in diabetes

16. What did The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 identify as the leading cause of overweight and obesity?

a. Both parents obese
b. Psychological problems
c. Night Eating Syndrome
d. Energy imbalance over a long period of time

17. According to the CDC, what percentage of adults eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day?

a. One-eighth
b.One-fourth
c. One-half
d. Two-thirds

18. How many additional calories does the National Institutes of Health estimate that today's bagel have versus 20 years ago?

a. 210 more calories
b. 260 more calories
c. 310 more calories
d. 360 more calories

19. What is The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 definition of physical fitness?

a. Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles resulting in energy 
b. Multi-component trait related to the ability to perform physical activity
c. Activity required to loose one pound
d. Individual's relative measurement for the BMI

20. What is the hypothesis that states that the same genes that helped our ancestors survive occasional famines are now being challenged by environments in which food is plentiful year round?

a. Satiety hypothesis
b. Thrifty genotype hypothesis
c. Physical inactivity hypothesis
d. Industrialized countries hypothesis

21. Which medicine(s) are likely to cause weight gain?

a. Laxatives
b. Aspirin
c. Steroids and antidepressants
d. Antibiotics

22. What does the CDC recommend as the safest and most effective was to lose weight?

a. Gastrointestinal surgery
b. Reduce calories and increase physical activity
c. Weight loss drug therapy
d. Liquid diet

23. What have studies shown are the problem(s) with most popular diet plans?

a. They do not teach food selection skills
b. Most people regain the weight lost
c. Some diets cause nutrient deficiencies
d. All of the above

24. What waist measurement for women and men represents a higher health risk because of their fat distribution?

a. More than 25 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men
b. More than 35 inches for women and more than 35 inches for men
c. More than 35 inches for women and more than 40 inches for men
d. More than 35 inches for women and more than 45 inches for men

25. How much daily protein does the National Institute of Health recommend?

a. Woman 30 years of age and older should get 25 grams, and men 25 years of age and older should get 63 grams
b. Woman 25 years of age and older should get 50 grams, and men 30 years of age and older should get 63 grams
c. Woman 25 years of age and older should get 50 grams, and men 25 years of age and older should get 63 grams
d. Woman 25 years of age and older should get 100 grams, and men 25 years of age and older should get 63 grams

26. The "Mediterranean" diet is based on the dietary traditions of which areas?

a. The 16 countries that border the Mediterranean Sea
b. Crete, Greece, Southern Italy and Northern Africa
c. Italy, Greece and Sardinia
d. Crete, much of the rest of Greece and southern Italy circa 1960

27. What is the design of the "Mediterranean" diet pyramid based upon?

a. Focus on the frequency of the servings to meet daily caloric needs
b. Person's weight and percentage of energy (calories) as part of a daily diet
c. Relative proportions and a general sense of frequency of servings
d. Specific foods per serving required to maintain a healthy Mediterranean-style diet

28. According to the CDC, what is the most important factor that makes people feel full?

a. Volume
b. Calories
c. Fat content
d. Carbohydrates

29. Which of the following are examples of foods with low energy density?

a. Crackers, cookies, butter and bacon
b. Tomatoes, cantaloupe, broth based soups, fat free yogurt, strawberries, broccoli, and turkey breast roasted with no skin
c. Hard boiled eggs, dried fruits and bagels
d. Broiled lean sirloin steak, hummus, grape jelly and whole wheat bread

30. What did the CDC find was the relationship concerning package size to consumption?

a. Larger the package the more people consume from it
b. Larger the package the less people consume from it
c. Foods high in sodium encouraged more consumption
d. There was no relationship between package size and the amount consumed

31. What does the CDC suggest is (are) the cause(s) that affect people to eat more than they need in a restaurant setting?

a. Alcohol consumption
b. Convivial atmosphere
c. Portion size
d. All of the above

32. What body mass index does The National Institute of Health recommend for people who may consider gastrointestinal surgery?

a. BMI above 30
b. BMI above 40
c. BMI above 45
d. BMI above 50

33.What is a disadvantage of a restrictive operation compared to a malabsorptive operation?

a. Long term nutritional deficiencies
b. Dumping syndrome
c. Patients loose less weight
d. Menstruating women develop anemia

34. When is protein deficit completely restored after gastric restrictive surgery in a motivated, cooperative, educated patient?

a. In 3 post operative months
b. In 18 post operative months
c. In 24 post operative months
d. In 36 post operative months

35. According to The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery what percent of individuals presenting for treatment engage in binge eating?

a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 60%

36. How is night eating syndrome defined?

a. Skipping breakfast 1 time a week and consuming 50% of calories after 7PM
b. Skipping breakfast more than 4 days a week, consuming more than 50% of calories after 7PM, difficulty falling asleep more than 4 days per week
c. Consuming calories after midnight and difficulty falling asleep more than 3 days a week
d. Consuming calories after 8 PM

37. According to a study conducted by Pennsylvania State University, what was the effect of drinking extra water before and during meals?

a. People ate just as much as those who drank less water
b. People ate less than those who drank less water
c. People ate more than those who drank less water
d. The study was inconclusive

38. What did the American College of Sports study conclude regarding people who combine diet with exercise?

a. They will gain weight because they are not on a low carb diet
b. They will gain weight because they are not exercising enough
c. They will lose weight but that is because they are dieting
d. They will lose weight but that is because they are exercising

39. What did The Framingham Study conclude was the chance of becoming obese if a person had a close friend that became obese?

a. 40%
b. 57%
c. 67%
d. 75%

40. What are the overarching goals of the Healthy People 2010 program?

a. Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese
b. Increase the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight
c. Increase food security among U.S. households and in so doing reduce hunger
d. Increase quality and years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities