Question 1

Weight-loss supplements containing mahuang are

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A)   derived from the exoskeleton of crustaceans.
B)   sedating.
C)   associated with rapid heart rate and sudden death.
D)   safe and effective.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

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A)   abdominal obesity
B)   low triglyceride levels
C)   higher-than-normal blood pressure
D)   fasting blood glucose level higher than 100 mg/dLE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Nearly half of the members of the National Weight Control Registry exercise,on average,for 1 hour a day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

About 60% of obese people trying to lose weight are successful at least in the short term.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m² adversely affects health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Excess visceral fat stores and thus reduces the release of fatty acids and adipokines.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Obesity researchers have identified more than 100 variables that influence the risk for obesity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Orlistat is a prescription weight-loss medication,whereas Allis is an over-the-counter version of the same medication at a reduced strength.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In patients who have had bariatric surgery,which of the following occurs in relatively rare cases?

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A)   alterations in nutrient absorption
B)   intolerance to dairy products
C)   death
D)   inability to eat less over time, with subsequent weight gainE) A) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

Which of the following is a stimulant commonly found in weight-loss supplements?

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A)   Orlistat
B)   caffeine
C)   amphetamine
D)   peppermint leavesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Liposuction is a simple cosmetic procedure that is not associated with significant risks.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

A common side effect of prescription weight-loss medications that reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness is

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A)   daytime sleepiness.
B)   increased heart rate.
C)   kidney failure.
D)   liver damage.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates an increased risk for heart disease,type 2 diabetes,and stroke.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As compared to people of normal body weight,mortality rates for people who are obese are increased by as much as

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A)   25 percent
B)   50 percent
C)   75 percent
D)   100 percentE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Gastric bypass surgery reduces food intake by

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A)   removing the stomach.
B)   attaching a reduced stomach pouch to the lower part of the small intestine.
C)   causing food to flow from the stomach through a surgically created valve and into a pouch worn on the body exterior.
D)   stapling off a large section of the stomach so that food can enter only the smaller segment.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following factors exemplifies the role of the food environment in influencing the risk for obesity?

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A)   Many public schools in the United States have reduced or entirely eliminated classes in physical education.
B)   Genetic drift means that many people have inherited genes that promote higher levels of body fat.
C)   Government subsidies keep the price of corn chips below the cost of strawberries.
D)   Children who are obese are at a much higher risk for bullying than children of normal weight.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements about bariatric surgery is TRUE?

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A)   The potential benefits of bariatric surgery always outweigh the risks.
B)   About 85% of people who undergo bariatric surgery are able to lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off.
C)   Although many people who have undergone bariatric surgery lose weight, they typically do not resolve or even reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes.
D)   After bariatric surgery, many patients face a lifetime of chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Prescription weight-loss medicines are associated with side effects and a certain level of risk.For which of the following would a physician MOST likely prescribe these medications?

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A)   an adult with a BMI of 32 kg/m² who has just started a medically supervised weight-loss program
B)   a high school football player with a BMI of 30 kg/m²
C)   an eleven-year old child with a BMI of 26 kg/m² whose parents are obese
D)   an adult with a BMI of 28 kg/m² who has prediabetes and hypertension.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with cardiometabolic risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   elevated HDL cholesterol
B)   smoking
C)   lower than normal blood pressure
D)   pear-shaped fat patterningE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Self-esteem is thought to influence obesity risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Obesity

Weight-loss supplements containing mahuang are

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

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Nearly half of the members of the National Weight Control Registry exercise,on average,for 1 hour a day.

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About 60% of obese people trying to lose weight are successful at least in the short term.

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A BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m² adversely affects health.

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Excess visceral fat stores and thus reduces the release of fatty acids and adipokines.

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Obesity researchers have identified more than 100 variables that influence the risk for obesity.

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Orlistat is a prescription weight-loss medication,whereas Allis is an over-the-counter version of the same medication at a reduced strength.

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In patients who have had bariatric surgery,which of the following occurs in relatively rare cases?

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Which of the following is a stimulant commonly found in weight-loss supplements?

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Liposuction is a simple cosmetic procedure that is not associated with significant risks.

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A common side effect of prescription weight-loss medications that reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness is

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A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates an increased risk for heart disease,type 2 diabetes,and stroke.

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As compared to people of normal body weight,mortality rates for people who are obese are increased by as much as

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Gastric bypass surgery reduces food intake by

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Which of the following factors exemplifies the role of the food environment in influencing the risk for obesity?

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Which of the following statements about bariatric surgery is TRUE?

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Prescription weight-loss medicines are associated with side effects and a certain level of risk.For which of the following would a physician MOST likely prescribe these medications?

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Which of the following is a risk factor associated with cardiometabolic risk?

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Self-esteem is thought to influence obesity risk.

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