Diet Weight Loss Nutrition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'NEAT' and why is it important for weight management?
- Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — calories burned through daily movement outside formal exercise (Correct answer)
- Nutritional Energy Absorption Test — a measure of nutrient uptake
- Non-Essential Amino Tracking — monitoring non-critical proteins
- Night Eating Adjustment Technique — adjusting evening meal timing
Correct answer: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis — calories burned through daily movement outside formal exercise
NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) includes all calories burned through daily activities like walking, fidgeting, and standing, and can vary by up to 2,000 calories per day between individuals.
Question 2: Which dietary fiber type forms a gel in the gut and slows glucose absorption, aiding weight management?
- Insoluble fiber
- Soluble fiber (Correct answer)
- Resistant starch
- Cellulose
Correct answer: Soluble fiber
Soluble fiber forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract that slows glucose absorption, increases satiety, and helps manage calorie intake.
Question 3: What is 'food volume eating' as a weight loss strategy?
- Measuring food by volume instead of weight
- Consuming large portions of low-calorie-density foods to feel full (Correct answer)
- Eating the same volume at every meal regardless of food type
- Drinking large amounts of water before meals only
Correct answer: Consuming large portions of low-calorie-density foods to feel full
Volumetric or volume eating involves filling meals with high-volume, low-calorie foods (vegetables, broth, fruit) to achieve satiety without excess calories.
Question 4: What role does sleep play in weight loss and appetite regulation?
- Sleep has no effect on hunger or weight
- Poor sleep increases ghrelin (hunger hormone) and decreases leptin (satiety hormone), promoting overeating (Correct answer)
- More sleep directly burns fat
- Sleep only affects energy levels, not food choices
Correct answer: Poor sleep increases ghrelin (hunger hormone) and decreases leptin (satiety hormone), promoting overeating
Insufficient sleep disrupts hunger hormones by raising ghrelin and lowering leptin, leading to increased appetite and cravings, especially for high-calorie foods.
Question 5: What is 'food logging' and how does research support its effectiveness for weight loss?
- Photographing meals for social media
- Tracking food intake in a journal or app, which research shows improves weight loss outcomes (Correct answer)
- Logging meals to share with a dietitian monthly
- Recording meal timing without tracking calories
Correct answer: Tracking food intake in a journal or app, which research shows improves weight loss outcomes
Research shows that consistent food logging (tracking what you eat via app or journal) significantly improves weight loss outcomes by creating awareness of calorie intake.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum protein intake per pound of body weight to preserve muscle mass during weight loss?
- 0.2 grams per pound
- 0.4 grams per pound
- 0.7–1.0 grams per pound (Correct answer)
- 1.5–2.0 grams per pound
Correct answer: 0.7–1.0 grams per pound
Most research supports consuming 0.7–1.0 grams of protein per pound of body weight during a calorie deficit to minimize muscle loss.
Diet Weight Loss Nutrition 2
What is 'NEAT' and why is it important for weight management?