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Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for diabetes?
Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for diabetes?
- OGTT only
- Random BGL
- Fasting BGL and OGTT (correct)
- Fasting BGL only
According to ACSM, is routine exercise testing necessary for the overweight and obese population?
According to ACSM, is routine exercise testing necessary for the overweight and obese population?
- No, it is not necessary (correct)
- It depends on the individual
- Only for those with cardiovascular problems
- Yes, it is necessary
Which mode of exercise is preferred for testing in obese individuals?
Which mode of exercise is preferred for testing in obese individuals?
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Running
- Walking (correct)
Which of the following is recommended as an initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
Which of the following is recommended as an initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
What is the typical amount of weight loss per week that can be achieved with appropriate diets?
What is the typical amount of weight loss per week that can be achieved with appropriate diets?
What is the recommended amount of exercise required for weight gain prevention?
What is the recommended amount of exercise required for weight gain prevention?
Which of the following factors should be considered to prevent excessive fatigue or muscle soreness?
Which of the following factors should be considered to prevent excessive fatigue or muscle soreness?
What is the recommended exercise intensity for individuals who have never exercised previously?
What is the recommended exercise intensity for individuals who have never exercised previously?
How should exercise duration be increased for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
How should exercise duration be increased for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
Which muscle groups should be involved in resistance exercises for obese individuals?
Which muscle groups should be involved in resistance exercises for obese individuals?
Which of the following is considered the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States and may overtake tobacco abuse within the next decade?
Which of the following is considered the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States and may overtake tobacco abuse within the next decade?
What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?
What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?
Which of the following is an acceptable clinical measure of overweight and obesity?
Which of the following is an acceptable clinical measure of overweight and obesity?
Which method is NOT listed as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?
Which method is NOT listed as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?
What is the waist circumference threshold for increased health risk in men?
What is the waist circumference threshold for increased health risk in men?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat according to the text?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat according to the text?
What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?
What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?
Which of the following is a genetic cause of obesity?
Which of the following is a genetic cause of obesity?
What is the effect of increasing age on growth hormone and gonadal hormone secretion?
What is the effect of increasing age on growth hormone and gonadal hormone secretion?
What is the set-point theory in relation to weight loss and gain?
What is the set-point theory in relation to weight loss and gain?
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating an obese patient for weight loss?
Which of the following factors should be considered when evaluating an obese patient for weight loss?
What is one of the major barriers to treating obesity?
What is one of the major barriers to treating obesity?
Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential cause of obesity?
Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential cause of obesity?
What should be the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
What should be the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver and renal disease?
Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver and renal disease?
When is ECG testing necessary for overweight and obese individuals?
When is ECG testing necessary for overweight and obese individuals?
Which mode of exercise is NOT practical for testing in obese individuals?
Which mode of exercise is NOT practical for testing in obese individuals?
Which of the following is the recommended initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
Which of the following is the recommended initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
Which of the following diets has been favored by patients due to greater weight losses and better satiety?
Which of the following diets has been favored by patients due to greater weight losses and better satiety?
What is the recommended amount of exercise required for weight loss maintenance?
What is the recommended amount of exercise required for weight loss maintenance?
Which of the following is a recommended intensity range for resistance exercise in obese individuals?
Which of the following is a recommended intensity range for resistance exercise in obese individuals?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
Which mode of exercise is best for achieving caloric expenditure in overweight or obese individuals?
Which mode of exercise is best for achieving caloric expenditure in overweight or obese individuals?
What is the recommended range of motion exercise for obese patients?
What is the recommended range of motion exercise for obese patients?
Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver and renal disease?
Which of the following laboratory tests should be conducted by a GP to screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver and renal disease?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which of the following is the recommended intensity range for aerobic exercise in obese individuals?
Which of the following is the recommended intensity range for aerobic exercise in obese individuals?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
What is the recommended duration of exercise for individuals with little or no previous recent exercise history?
Which of the following is NOT a major muscle group involved in resistance exercises for obese individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a major muscle group involved in resistance exercises for obese individuals?
What is the recommended range of motion exercise for obese patients?
What is the recommended range of motion exercise for obese patients?
Which of the following is the recommended initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
Which of the following is the recommended initial weight loss goal according to international guidelines?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
What is the lowest calorie level for weight maintenance, even for those at bed rest?
Which of the following diets has been favored by patients due to greater weight losses and better satiety?
Which of the following diets has been favored by patients due to greater weight losses and better satiety?
What is the typical amount of weight loss per week that can be achieved with appropriate diets?
What is the typical amount of weight loss per week that can be achieved with appropriate diets?
