Obesity and Therapeutic Exercise

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Which of the following is the definition of obesity according to the text?

An increase in body fat percentage

What is the formula to calculate Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) according to the text?

RMR = 370 + (21.6 x lean mass in kg)

What is the main factor that determines weight gain or weight loss according to the text?

Caloric intake from food

Which factor is associated with damage to blood vessels, high blood pressure, and heart failure, obesity, osteoporosis, and even cancer?

<p>Low insulin sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommendation for weight loss with exercise according to ACSM?

<p>Intensity: initially moderate (40-60% of HRR), then progressing to higher intensity (50%-75% of HRR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities has the highest calorie burn rate for a person weighing 85 kilograms?

<p>Running: 15.1 kcal/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intensity for long-term phase exercise in the prescription of exercise?

<p>70-80% VO2 max</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of exercise on insulin sensitivity?

<p>Increased oxidative power</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of exercise for weight loss according to ACSM?

<p>60-75 minutes daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities has the highest calorie burn rate for a person weighing 70 kilograms?

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

What is the recommended frequency of exercise for weight loss according to ACSM?

<p>5-6 days per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, obesity is defined as having a BMI of what value or higher?

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) according to the text?

<p>RMR (Calories/Day) = 370 + (21.6 x fat free mass in kg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following equations represents the correct calculation of RMR for a man who weighs 100 kg and has a body fat percentage of 20%?

<p>RMR = 370 + (21.6 x 80)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to ACSM, what is the recommended frequency of exercise for weight loss?

<p>5-7 days per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intensity for weight loss exercise according to ACSM?

<p>30-50% of HRR</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of exercise for weight loss according to ACSM?

<p>45-60 minutes daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities has the highest calorie burn rate for a person weighing 95 kilograms?

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

According to the text, what is the formula to calculate Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)?

<p>RMR = 370 + (21.6 x fat free mass in kg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of obesity?

<p>Obesity is having a BMI of 30 and higher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the formula to calculate the total caloric intake from food?

<p>Total caloric intake from food = RMR + Calories from Activity + Thermic effect of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

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