Take this quiz to examine how much you already know about healthy weight management. If you cannot answer a question, pay extra attention to that topic as you study this chapter.

  1. Healthy body weight is more important for teens than for older adults.

  2. To maintain healthy body weight, it is more important to count calories than it is to be physically active.

  3. Overweight and obesity have only one major health risk and that is the added risk for diabetes.

  4. Smelling popcorn in the movie theater is an environment cue for eating.

  5. Physical activity level, gender, and height affect how many calories are needed to maintain healthy weight.

  6. A good weight-loss goal would be to lose five pounds a week.

  7. A weight-loss plan should encourage physical activity as part of the plan.

  8. A balanced, nutrient-dense food plan is necessary for healthy weight loss or gain.