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What is the etymology of the term 'obesity'?
What is the etymology of the term 'obesity'?
- It is derived from the Old English word 'obes' meaning 'fat'
- It comes from the Latin word 'obesus' meaning 'having eaten' (correct)
- It is rooted in the French word 'obésité' meaning 'excessive weight'
- It originates from the Greek word 'obes' meaning 'overweight'
When does the number of fat cells increase most rapidly?
When does the number of fat cells increase most rapidly?
- During infancy and toddler years
- During adolescence and early adulthood
- During the growing years of late childhood and early puberty (correct)
- During middle age and beyond
What occurs when 'energy in' exceeds 'energy out'?
What occurs when 'energy in' exceeds 'energy out'?
- Excess energy is stored in the fat cells of adipose tissue (correct)
- The excess energy is excreted from the body
- The excess energy is converted into muscle mass
- The body burns excess energy as heat
When was obesity introduced into the International Classification of Diseases?
When was obesity introduced into the International Classification of Diseases?
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What does the amount of fat in adipose tissue reflect?
What does the amount of fat in adipose tissue reflect?
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What is the leading cause of death and disability in the 21st century worldwide?
What is the leading cause of death and disability in the 21st century worldwide?
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When does the number of fat cells increase most rapidly?
When does the number of fat cells increase most rapidly?
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What happens when 'energy in' exceeds 'energy out'?
What happens when 'energy in' exceeds 'energy out'?
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What does the amount of fat in adipose tissue reflect?
What does the amount of fat in adipose tissue reflect?
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What is the etymology of the term 'obesity'?
What is the etymology of the term 'obesity'?
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