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Which type of cancer has an increased risk in both females and males due to obesity?
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?
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?
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?
What is a potential reproductive disorder in males due to obesity?
What is the term for the state of being satisfactorily full associated with the length of time between meals?
What is the term for the state of being satisfactorily full associated with the length of time between meals?
Which component reflects 60-75% of the total energy expenditure in lightly to moderately active individuals?
Which component reflects 60-75% of the total energy expenditure in lightly to moderately active individuals?
What is the main influence of environmental factors and emotional and social aspects on pleasure and reward from eating?
What is the main influence of environmental factors and emotional and social aspects on pleasure and reward from eating?
Which hormone produced by adipose tissue reflects the energy balance and tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases?
Which hormone produced by adipose tissue reflects the energy balance and tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases?
What type of gene is responsible for multiple genes having a relatively small effect on predisposition to obesity compared to the environment?
What type of gene is responsible for multiple genes having a relatively small effect on predisposition to obesity compared to the environment?
What is the term for the physical, social, cultural, and economic factors that promote weight gain and are barriers to weight loss?
What is the term for the physical, social, cultural, and economic factors that promote weight gain and are barriers to weight loss?
What is the term for the desire to eat, influenced by environmental factors, emotional, and social aspects?
What is the term for the desire to eat, influenced by environmental factors, emotional, and social aspects?
Which hormone reflects energy balance, tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases, and is produced by adipose tissue?
Which hormone reflects energy balance, tends to decrease appetite as adipose tissue increases, and is produced by adipose tissue?
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?
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?
What should be assessed in relation to readiness for long-term commitment in weight control?
What should be assessed in relation to readiness for long-term commitment in weight control?
What is a sign of being in the Precontemplation stage according to the Stages of Change model?
What is a sign of being in the Precontemplation stage according to the Stages of Change model?
Which aspect should be considered to help assess a person's judgment in weight control?
Which aspect should be considered to help assess a person's judgment in weight control?
What aspect should be assessed to identify barriers to making long-term changes in weight control?
What aspect should be assessed to identify barriers to making long-term changes in weight control?
What is the main objective of exercise, as defined in the text?
What is the main objective of exercise, as defined in the text?
What is the energy cost of swimming, based on METs (Metabolic Equivalent Task)?
What is the energy cost of swimming, based on METs (Metabolic Equivalent Task)?
What is the definition of physical fitness according to the text?
What is the definition of physical fitness according to the text?
Which statement is true about obesity according to Obesity Canada 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines?
Which statement is true about obesity according to Obesity Canada 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines?
Which statement about obesity is consistent with The Obesity Society 2018 Position Statement?
Which statement about obesity is consistent with The Obesity Society 2018 Position Statement?
