Factors Associated with Obesity
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Which type of cancer has an increased risk in both females and males due to obesity?

  • Liver cancer (correct)
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • What reproductive disorder is more prevalent in 5-10% of women of reproductive age due to obesity?

  • Excess body hair
  • PCOS (correct)
  • Preeclampsia
  • Gestational diabetes
  • What is a potential consequence of obesity related to hepatobiliary disorders?

  • Increased risk of gallstones (correct)
  • Gynecomastia in females
  • Reduced testosterone levels in males
  • Increased estrogen levels in males
  • What is a potential reproductive disorder in males due to obesity?

    <p>Reduced testosterone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the state of being satisfactorily full associated with the length of time between meals?

    <p>Satiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component reflects 60-75% of the total energy expenditure in lightly to moderately active individuals?

    <p>Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main influence of environmental factors and emotional and social aspects on pleasure and reward from eating?

    <p>Hedonic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone produced by adipose tissue reflects the energy balance and tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gene is responsible for multiple genes having a relatively small effect on predisposition to obesity compared to the environment?

    <p>Polygenic genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the physical, social, cultural, and economic factors that promote weight gain and are barriers to weight loss?

    <p>Environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the desire to eat, influenced by environmental factors, emotional, and social aspects?

    <p>Appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone reflects energy balance, tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases, and is produced by adipose tissue?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Stages of Change model, which stage represents the situation where the individual is aware of the problem but has not made a commitment to take action?

    <p>Contemplation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be assessed in relation to readiness for long-term commitment in weight control?

    <p>Family, friend, or social support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of being in the Precontemplation stage according to the Stages of Change model?

    <p>No intention to change behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect should be considered to help assess a person's judgment in weight control?

    <p>Previous approaches to weight control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be assessed to identify barriers to making long-term changes in weight control?

    <p>Right timing for change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of exercise, as defined in the text?

    <p>To improve or maintain physical fitness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy cost of swimming, based on METs (Metabolic Equivalent Task)?

    <p>7.0 METs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of physical fitness according to the text?

    <p>The ability to perform daily tasks easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about obesity according to Obesity Canada 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines?

    <p>Obesity is characterized by abnormal or excessive body fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about obesity is consistent with The Obesity Society 2018 Position Statement?

    <p>Obesity is a multi-causal chronic disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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