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What phenomenon is particularly common following medical weight loss procedures?
What phenomenon is particularly common following medical weight loss procedures?
- Feeling fat despite weight loss (correct)
- Improved self perceptions
- Heightened self-esteem
- Decreased body dysmorphia
What does 'feeling fat' among individuals post-weight loss procedures reflect?
What does 'feeling fat' among individuals post-weight loss procedures reflect?
- Self perceptions of body image (correct)
- Enhanced physical appearance
- Actual physical attributes
- Increased self-esteem
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible reason for an individual stating that they are 'feeling fat'?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible reason for an individual stating that they are 'feeling fat'?
- Self–presentational issues
- Reflection of body dysmorphia
- Impaired function
- Being comfortable with oneself (correct)
What type of preoccupation characterizes clinically severe body dysmorphic disorder?
What type of preoccupation characterizes clinically severe body dysmorphic disorder?
What is a common misconception about experiencing some symptoms of body dysmorphia according to the text?
What is a common misconception about experiencing some symptoms of body dysmorphia according to the text?
Why might changing an individual's physical attributes not necessarily alter their self perceptions according to the text?
Why might changing an individual's physical attributes not necessarily alter their self perceptions according to the text?
What criticism is often directed at the use of BMI?
What criticism is often directed at the use of BMI?
Why might BMI overestimate adiposity in some cases?
Why might BMI overestimate adiposity in some cases?
What is a rare phenomenon mentioned in the text regarding BMI measurement?
What is a rare phenomenon mentioned in the text regarding BMI measurement?
In what population does BMI tend to underestimate the risk of obesity?
In what population does BMI tend to underestimate the risk of obesity?
How is BMI described in terms of its primary function?
How is BMI described in terms of its primary function?
Why might BMI be considered an epidemiological tool according to the text?
Why might BMI be considered an epidemiological tool according to the text?
What misconception does the text highlight regarding body mass?
What misconception does the text highlight regarding body mass?
Why does the text mention the arbitrary nature of the ten-pound weight loss goal?
Why does the text mention the arbitrary nature of the ten-pound weight loss goal?
What scenario does the text provide to demonstrate a way to achieve a ten-pound loss in body mass that may not positively impact health?
What scenario does the text provide to demonstrate a way to achieve a ten-pound loss in body mass that may not positively impact health?
Based on the text, what is the primary concern with focusing only on overall body mass?
Based on the text, what is the primary concern with focusing only on overall body mass?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between body mass and health according to the text?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between body mass and health according to the text?
How do natural fluctuations in body mass impact the understanding of an individual's weight over time?
How do natural fluctuations in body mass impact the understanding of an individual's weight over time?
What does Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) measure?
What does Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) measure?
Why is DEXA considered the new 'gold' standard for measuring body fat and bone density?
Why is DEXA considered the new 'gold' standard for measuring body fat and bone density?
Why can the technician remain in the room during a DEXA scan?
Why can the technician remain in the room during a DEXA scan?
What is a downside to using Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for body composition assessment?
What is a downside to using Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for body composition assessment?
Which technique relies on light absorption characteristics for body composition assessment?
Which technique relies on light absorption characteristics for body composition assessment?
What distinguishes Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) from techniques like Ultrasound and Infrared Spectroscopy?
What distinguishes Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) from techniques like Ultrasound and Infrared Spectroscopy?
What is the main similarity between the underwater weighing and air displacement plethsmography approaches discussed in the text?
What is the main similarity between the underwater weighing and air displacement plethsmography approaches discussed in the text?
Why does an individual with high muscle mass have an overall body mass that is higher than expected based on their body volume?
Why does an individual with high muscle mass have an overall body mass that is higher than expected based on their body volume?
What is the primary drawback of using air displacement plethsmography for assessing body composition?
What is the primary drawback of using air displacement plethsmography for assessing body composition?
What distinguishes individuals with high body fat according to the text?
What distinguishes individuals with high body fat according to the text?
What is the role of density in determining whether objects sink or float according to the text?
What is the role of density in determining whether objects sink or float according to the text?
Why are air displacement plethsmography approaches like the BodPod considered most suitable for research and specialty clinics?
Why are air displacement plethsmography approaches like the BodPod considered most suitable for research and specialty clinics?
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