W9: Obesity

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Which type of body fat is more metabolically active and can interfere with hormone actions in the liver and pancreas?

Intra-abdominal fat (correct)

Central fat

Subcutaneous fat

Visceral fat

What is the significant risk related to waist circumference in men and women?

Men: > 90 cm, Women: > 95 cm

Men: > 80 cm, Women: > 88 cm

Men: > 70 cm, Women: > 75 cm

Men: > 94 cm, Women: > 102 cm (correct)

Which individual has a metabolic cardiovascular profile associated with higher LDL cholesterol and glucose levels?

Maria

Both Claudine and Maria

Not enough information provided

Claudine (correct)

In terms of lipid levels, which individual shows a healthier metabolic cardiovascular profile?

Maria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes intra-abdominal fat from subcutaneous fat?

Release of lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which individual has a higher blood pressure reading according to the provided information?

Claudine Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a key behavior to target in obesity interventions according to the text?

Increasing whole grain consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended action for families for obesity interventions based on the provided information?

Role-modeling healthy choices Signup and view all the answers

What can be associated with obesity in relation to socioeconomic status?

Consumption of refined grains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for health care in obesity interventions?

Providing bad information Signup and view all the answers

What type of foods should be limited in obesity interventions based on the text?

Refined grains and sweets Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of unhealthy foods that should be targeted for limitation in obesity interventions?

Processed and high in unhealthy fats Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adult Australians were considered overweight or obese in 2017-18?

67% Signup and view all the answers

In terms of waist circumference, what proportion of men and women aged 18 and over showed an increased or substantially increased risk of metabolic complications?

60% of men and 66% of women Signup and view all the answers

What does a BMI over 25 kg/m² indicate in terms of body weight?

Overweight Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a risk factor contributing to disease burden?

Improved food marketing and labeling Signup and view all the answers

What is the central element involved in the regulation of systemic lipid metabolism?

Adipocyte Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged 18 and over in Australia were considered obese in 2017-18?

31% Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TAGs in the body?

TAGs are stored during energy surplus and released as fatty acids during fasting or high energy demand. Signup and view all the answers

Which condition does intra-abdominal adiposity promote according to the text?

Insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CETP in the context of lipid metabolism?

Increases HDL cholesterol levels. Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to long-term damage to beta-cells?

High free fatty acid (FFA) levels and systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

Co-processed foods can contribute to which of the following health risks?

Promotion of insulin resistance and gene activation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor mentioned in the text that is associated with increased or substantially increased risk of metabolic complications?

Having a waist circumference of over 25 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible symptom of PCOS linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance?

Irregular menstruation Signup and view all the answers

Which cancer type has about 2-4 times the risk in women due to obesity?

Endometrial Signup and view all the answers

What genetic factor contributes to obesity based on the text?

Monogenic obesity Signup and view all the answers

What do single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) indicate in relation to obesity?

Genetic variations associated with obesity Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to obesity according to the text?

Regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

What health-related risk is NOT associated with obesity based on the text?

Lower risk of heart disease Signup and view all the answers