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Clinical Nutrition: Obesity Causes and Energy Balance

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Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of first-generation pharmacological interventions for weight loss?

Increased appetite (correct)
Dry mouth
Insomnia
Nervousness

What is the recommended BMI criterion for considering bariatric surgery as a treatment option for obesity?

BMI >= 40 kg/m² (correct)
BMI >= 45 kg/m²
BMI >= 50 kg/m²
BMI >= 35 kg/m²

Which of the following is NOT a type of bariatric surgery mentioned in the text?

Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Gastric banding
Duodenal switch (correct)
Sleeve gastrectomy

What is one of the criteria for considering bariatric surgery for a patient with obesity?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about first-generation pharmacological interventions for weight loss is TRUE according to the text?

They may encourage adherence to a low-fat diet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gastric banding surgery?

Reducing the size of the stomach with a gastric band (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of surgery is NOT mentioned in the text as an option for the management of obesity?

Abdominoplasty (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) surgery?

Resecting and re-routing the small intestines to a small stomach pouch (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of first-generation weight loss drugs mentioned in the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plastic surgery (liposuction and lipectomy) in the management of obesity?

For selected patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

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