TExES Physical Education EC-12 Practice Exam

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Which statement about weight management is false?

There is no simple and quick way to take off excessive body fat and keep it off for good.
Nutritional analysis reveal that some dieters are not consuming enough calories to lose weight.
The time of the day when food is consumed does not play a part in weight reduction.
Low-calorie diets fail because most people who diet only regain most of the weight they lose.

The correct answer is: The time of the day when food is consumed does not play a part in weight reduction.

The statement asserting that the time of day when food is consumed does not play a part in weight reduction is false. Research indicates that meal timing can influence metabolism, appetite regulation, and the body's hormonal responses, which can all contribute to weight management. Certain eating patterns, such as intermittent fasting, suggest that not only the quantity of food consumed matters, but also when it is consumed. In addition, some studies have shown that eating later in the day may be associated with increased body weight and fat levels. This is because late eating can lead to increased caloric intake and poor food choices, contributing to an overall imbalance in energy expenditure versus energy intake. Understanding the role of meal timing can help in developing effective weight management strategies.