Weight Loss Everyday Behavior 5

Question 1

How does rewarding yourself with food after exercise affect weight loss efforts?

Accepted Answer

It can undermine weight loss by overcompensating for calories burned

Answer

Treating exercise as something that 'earns' indulgent food often leads to consuming more calories than were burned, undercutting weight loss.

Question 2

Which strategy best supports weight loss when grocery shopping?

Accepted Answer

Use a prepared list and shop the perimeter of the store first

Answer

Shopping with a list reduces impulse purchases, and the store perimeter typically contains fresh produce, proteins, and dairy rather than processed foods.

Question 3

What is 'portion distortion' and how does it affect weight?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon where people underestimate how much they are eating due to increased 'normal' serving sizes

Answer

Portion distortion occurs when gradually increasing restaurant and packaged food portions shift people's perception of a 'normal' amount to eat, leading to overconsumption.

Question 4

Which of the following is a healthy behavioral response to stress instead of emotional eating?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in a brief physical activity or calling a friend to manage stress

Answer

Physical activity and social connection are effective stress-management strategies that don't involve food, breaking the stress-eating cycle.

Question 5

How does getting adequate sleep support weight loss behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Adequate sleep helps regulate hunger hormones and reduces cravings for high-calorie foods

Answer

Sleep deprivation raises ghrelin (hunger hormone) and lowers leptin (satiety hormone), increasing cravings for calorie-dense foods.

Weight Loss Practice Test

Weight Loss Practice Test

Weight Loss Everyday Behavior 5