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What is the global obesity prevalence based on body mass index (BMI) thresholds?
What is the global obesity prevalence based on body mass index (BMI) thresholds?
- 30 kg/m2 for overweight, 35 kg/m2 or greater for obesity
- 20 kg/m2 for overweight, 25 kg/m2 or greater for obesity
- 25 kg/m2 for overweight, 30 kg/m2 or greater for obesity (correct)
- 15 kg/m2 for overweight, 20 kg/m2 or greater for obesity
What was the global age-standardized BMI in men in 2014?
What was the global age-standardized BMI in men in 2014?
- 26.5 kg/m2
- 28.1 kg/m2
- 24.2 kg/m2 (correct)
- 21.7 kg/m2
Which group has the lowest obesity rates among adults according to the text?
Which group has the lowest obesity rates among adults according to the text?
- Non-Hispanic blacks
- Hispanics
- Non-Hispanic Asians (correct)
- Non-Hispanic white adults
What was the estimated crude prevalence of adults with obesity in the United States according to the 2015 to 2016 NHANES data?
What was the estimated crude prevalence of adults with obesity in the United States according to the 2015 to 2016 NHANES data?
Which group of women has the highest obesity prevalence?
Which group of women has the highest obesity prevalence?
How is food insecurity associated with obesity rates in US women?
How is food insecurity associated with obesity rates in US women?
What is the relationship between level of education and obesity or overweight?
What is the relationship between level of education and obesity or overweight?
In immigrant adults, how do obesity rates change with time lived in the United States?
In immigrant adults, how do obesity rates change with time lived in the United States?
Which group of immigrants has a three-times-higher odds ratio of being overweight after 15 years in the United States?
Which group of immigrants has a three-times-higher odds ratio of being overweight after 15 years in the United States?
What is BMI a proxy measure of?
What is BMI a proxy measure of?
What is a reliable measure of adiposity that is used in research settings?
What is a reliable measure of adiposity that is used in research settings?
Why is bioimpedance analysis (BIA) not recommended for routine clinical use in individuals with obesity?
Why is bioimpedance analysis (BIA) not recommended for routine clinical use in individuals with obesity?
What is the theoretical weight gain per year from an extra 100 kcal/day intake or not expended?
What is the theoretical weight gain per year from an extra 100 kcal/day intake or not expended?
What are the two commonalities in the causes of obesity mentioned?
What are the two commonalities in the causes of obesity mentioned?
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for driving energy expenditure?
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for driving energy expenditure?
Which type of adipose tissue is linked to more deleterious health consequences?
Which type of adipose tissue is linked to more deleterious health consequences?
What do insulin and leptin signal in terms of food and adipose tissue?
What do insulin and leptin signal in terms of food and adipose tissue?
Which method is considered noninvasive, portable, safe, and inexpensive for predicting body fat?
Which method is considered noninvasive, portable, safe, and inexpensive for predicting body fat?
Which neurons promote hunger and increased food intake?
Which neurons promote hunger and increased food intake?
What does an obesogenic environment primarily promote?
What does an obesogenic environment primarily promote?
What is the main aspect that activates the hedonic pathway in relation to food consumption?
What is the main aspect that activates the hedonic pathway in relation to food consumption?
Why are guidelines for treatment of overweight and obesity hesitant to recommend using bioimpedance analysis (BIA)?
Why are guidelines for treatment of overweight and obesity hesitant to recommend using bioimpedance analysis (BIA)?
What inhibits activities that use energy for conservation purposes?
What inhibits activities that use energy for conservation purposes?
'Excess body weight and obesity result when which forces are greater than the opposing forces?'
'Excess body weight and obesity result when which forces are greater than the opposing forces?'
What can induce hyperphagia by suppressing satiety signaling and increasing hunger?
What can induce hyperphagia by suppressing satiety signaling and increasing hunger?
Which of the following factors affects individual appetite, satiety, and meal size?
Which of the following factors affects individual appetite, satiety, and meal size?
What is associated with rapid weight gain, uncontrolled eating, and hyperinsulinemia?
What is associated with rapid weight gain, uncontrolled eating, and hyperinsulinemia?
Which hormone is mentioned as the central controller of energy balance in the text?
Which hormone is mentioned as the central controller of energy balance in the text?
What are considered reliable measures of adiposity used in research settings but not practical in routine clinical use?
What are considered reliable measures of adiposity used in research settings but not practical in routine clinical use?
What is the main cause of overactivity of the hedonic pathway in the brain?
What is the main cause of overactivity of the hedonic pathway in the brain?
Which factor can lead to reduced energy output according to the text?
Which factor can lead to reduced energy output according to the text?
What signals adequacy of both food intake and adipose tissue status?
What signals adequacy of both food intake and adipose tissue status?
What is the primary function of pancreatic β cells?
What is the primary function of pancreatic β cells?
In a fasted state, what is released from pancreatic α cells to maintain euglycemia?
In a fasted state, what is released from pancreatic α cells to maintain euglycemia?
What is the primary role of leptin in the body?
What is the primary role of leptin in the body?
Which hormone acts as a long-term 'lipostat', communicating the amount of stored body fat to the hypothalamus?
Which hormone acts as a long-term 'lipostat', communicating the amount of stored body fat to the hypothalamus?
What is the primary function of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) in the body?
What is the primary function of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) in the body?
Which hormone is secreted by adipocytes and has beneficial effects on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity?
Which hormone is secreted by adipocytes and has beneficial effects on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity?
What does visceral adipose tissue secrete less of compared to subcutaneous depots?
What does visceral adipose tissue secrete less of compared to subcutaneous depots?
'Central leptin and insulin resistance' in obesity is primarily due to what factor?
'Central leptin and insulin resistance' in obesity is primarily due to what factor?
What effect does decreased pancreatic insulin secretion have on the use of stored fat?
What effect does decreased pancreatic insulin secretion have on the use of stored fat?
How do adrenal epinephrine and norepinephrine promote the utilization of stored fat?
How do adrenal epinephrine and norepinephrine promote the utilization of stored fat?
What is the primary function of cholecystokinin?
What is the primary function of cholecystokinin?
What is the main mechanism disrupted in individuals with MC4R mutations?
What is the main mechanism disrupted in individuals with MC4R mutations?
Which gene is recognized as the strongest obesity signaling gene?
Which gene is recognized as the strongest obesity signaling gene?
What is the most common type of obesity according to the text?
What is the most common type of obesity according to the text?
Which syndrome obesities are mentioned in the text as the two most common?
Which syndrome obesities are mentioned in the text as the two most common?
What is a significant risk factor for overweight or obesity in toddlers?
What is a significant risk factor for overweight or obesity in toddlers?
How is breastfeeding related to childhood obesity risk?
How is breastfeeding related to childhood obesity risk?
What effect does timing of solid food introduction have on weight gain based on feeding method?
What effect does timing of solid food introduction have on weight gain based on feeding method?
Which hormone found in human milk may contribute to infant satiety?
Which hormone found in human milk may contribute to infant satiety?
What is the potential metabolic effect after a high-protein meal?
What is the potential metabolic effect after a high-protein meal?
Which physical activities are considered moderate ones according to the text?
Which physical activities are considered moderate ones according to the text?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity exercise are recommended per day?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity exercise are recommended per day?
What is a common misconception about physical activity energy expenditure according to the text?
What is a common misconception about physical activity energy expenditure according to the text?
What has contributed to an increase in energy intake over the past 30 years?
What has contributed to an increase in energy intake over the past 30 years?
What contributes to the distorted perception of physical activity energy expenditure?
What contributes to the distorted perception of physical activity energy expenditure?
What do OB genes influence according to the text?
What do OB genes influence according to the text?
Where are putative loci related to OB located?
Where are putative loci related to OB located?
What is a characteristic of adiposity according to the text?
What is a characteristic of adiposity according to the text?
What plays a stronger role in determining offspring obesity according to the text?
What plays a stronger role in determining offspring obesity according to the text?
What is related to the sharp global increase in obesity according to the text?
What is related to the sharp global increase in obesity according to the text?
What is the association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and obesity (OB) in children and young adults?
What is the association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and obesity (OB) in children and young adults?
Why do cigarette smokers tend to have lower BMIs compared to nonsmokers?
Why do cigarette smokers tend to have lower BMIs compared to nonsmokers?
Which class of medications is associated with weight loss?
Which class of medications is associated with weight loss?
What is a common observation regarding weight gain after smoking cessation?
What is a common observation regarding weight gain after smoking cessation?
Which factor is NOT associated with predicting weight gain after smoking cessation?
Which factor is NOT associated with predicting weight gain after smoking cessation?
Which medication has been associated with the highest weight gain?
Which medication has been associated with the highest weight gain?
How does nicotine affect metabolic rate in individuals who smoke?
How does nicotine affect metabolic rate in individuals who smoke?
Which medication is hypothesized to increase carbohydrate craving?
Which medication is hypothesized to increase carbohydrate craving?
Which medication is associated with 1.0- to 4.4-kg weight loss?
Which medication is associated with 1.0- to 4.4-kg weight loss?
Which component is not worsened by weight gain after smoking cessation?
Which component is not worsened by weight gain after smoking cessation?
Which class of medications is weight neutral?
Which class of medications is weight neutral?
Which statement about diabetes risk and smoking cessation is true?
Which statement about diabetes risk and smoking cessation is true?
Which medication may result in an initial weight loss followed by weight gain?
Which medication may result in an initial weight loss followed by weight gain?
