Insulin Resistance and Type II Diabetes

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What is the recommended maximum daily salt intake for adults?

8g

10g

6g (correct)

4g

What percentage of adults aged 18 years and older were overweight in 2016?

39% (correct)

30%

35%

25%

What can be used as an indirect measure of adiposity in childhood?

Bioelectric Impedance

Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)

Body Mass Index (BMI) (correct)

Skin Fold Measurement

Which of the following is NOT a component of total energy expenditure?

Digestive System Function Signup and view all the answers

What is the most prevalent hormonal cause of weight gain in women?

Oestrogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of weight loss according to the Exercise prescription?

To attain a realistic weight reduction of 0.25-0.5kg per week Signup and view all the answers

Why is sustained hyperglycaemia considered harmful?

It can predispose to the development of type II diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise is most effective for preventing weight gain and obesity?

Moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity Signup and view all the answers

Why is resistance exercise important in weight management?

It reduces fat mass and increases Fat Free Mass (FFM) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of exercise on insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels?

Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and lowers blood sugar levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended level of aerobic activity according to the government?

150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the health survey for England 2017?

Adult overweight and obesity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the 8 top tips for healthy eating provided by NHS?

Consume high levels of saturated fat and sugar Signup and view all the answers

What should be done on 2 or more days a week, according to the government recommendations?

Muscle-strengthening activities working all major muscle groups Signup and view all the answers

What does the UH FPP 2022-23 aim to educate students about regarding obesity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following books is focused on the assessment, prescription, and training of exercise?

The physiotherapist's pocket guide to exercise: assessment, prescription and training by Glynn, A. & Fiddler, H. Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the 'Survey for England 2017, Adult and child overweight and obesity' published?

2018 Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the book 'Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior'?

Rollnick, S., Miller, W.R. & Butler, C.C. Signup and view all the answers

Which book is associated with the transtheoretical model of health behavior?

Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior by Rollnick, S., Miller, W.R. & Butler, C.C. Signup and view all the answers

Which book provides information about the clinical application and physiological principles of exercise?

Clinical Exercise Physiology – Application and Physiological Principles by Le Mura, L.M., & Von Duvillard, S.P. Signup and view all the answers