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What does obesity primarily represent in terms of body composition?
What does obesity primarily represent in terms of body composition?
Which of the following is a non-cardiac benefit of weight loss mentioned?
Which of the following is a non-cardiac benefit of weight loss mentioned?
What factor determines a person's weight through the relationship between calorie intake and energy expenditure?
What factor determines a person's weight through the relationship between calorie intake and energy expenditure?
Which medication is associated with weight gain?
Which medication is associated with weight gain?
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What genetic factor can contribute to obesity as mentioned?
What genetic factor can contribute to obesity as mentioned?
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Which dietary habit is associated with lower cholesterol and more stable blood sugar levels?
Which dietary habit is associated with lower cholesterol and more stable blood sugar levels?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with obesity in adults?
Which symptom is commonly associated with obesity in adults?
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Which of the following diseases can contribute to obesity?
Which of the following diseases can contribute to obesity?
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Which of the following medications is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue used for obesity treatment?
Which of the following medications is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue used for obesity treatment?
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What BMI is considered a criterion for starting anti-obesity medications without comorbidities?
What BMI is considered a criterion for starting anti-obesity medications without comorbidities?
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Which side effect is associated with the use of Orlistat?
Which side effect is associated with the use of Orlistat?
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Phentermine/Topiramate primarily aids in weight loss by which mechanism?
Phentermine/Topiramate primarily aids in weight loss by which mechanism?
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What is a common side effect of drugs that suppress appetite?
What is a common side effect of drugs that suppress appetite?
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Cetilistat is noted for which key characteristic compared to Orlistat?
Cetilistat is noted for which key characteristic compared to Orlistat?
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Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with psychiatric conditions?
Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with psychiatric conditions?
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What is the main role of anti-obesity medications in weight loss therapy?
What is the main role of anti-obesity medications in weight loss therapy?
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What is a key goal of therapy in managing obesity?
What is a key goal of therapy in managing obesity?
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Which BMI range is classified as Class II Obesity?
Which BMI range is classified as Class II Obesity?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological treatment for obesity?
Which of the following is NOT a non-pharmacological treatment for obesity?
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What is a characteristic feature of hydrogels considered medical devices in managing obesity?
What is a characteristic feature of hydrogels considered medical devices in managing obesity?
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Which comorbidity qualifies a person with Class II Obesity for bariatric surgery?
Which comorbidity qualifies a person with Class II Obesity for bariatric surgery?
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Why is the use of over-the-counter dietary supplements for weight loss advised against?
Why is the use of over-the-counter dietary supplements for weight loss advised against?
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Which method is classified under cognitive behavioral interventions for obesity management?
Which method is classified under cognitive behavioral interventions for obesity management?
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What is the recommended diet type for individuals using hydrogels for weight management?
What is the recommended diet type for individuals using hydrogels for weight management?
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What is one of the primary mechanisms by which metformin lowers blood sugar levels?
What is one of the primary mechanisms by which metformin lowers blood sugar levels?
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Which hormone does metformin increase that contributes to appetite regulation?
Which hormone does metformin increase that contributes to appetite regulation?
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Which of the following is a serious but rare side effect of metformin?
Which of the following is a serious but rare side effect of metformin?
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What effect does metformin have on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)?
What effect does metformin have on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)?
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Which of the following side effects is NOT commonly associated with metformin?
Which of the following side effects is NOT commonly associated with metformin?
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