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Which method is NOT mentioned for assessing body composition?
Which method is NOT mentioned for assessing body composition?
- Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
- Blood test (correct)
- Bioelectrical impedance
- Skinfolds
What is the BMI threshold for obesity in Japan?
What is the BMI threshold for obesity in Japan?
- ≥ 25
- ≥ 24.9 (correct)
- 23.0 to 24.9
- ≥ 30
Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?
Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?
- Gynoid obesity
- Subcutaneous obesity
- Visceral obesity (correct)
- Android obesity
What is the waist circumference threshold for increased health risk in women?
What is the waist circumference threshold for increased health risk in women?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?
What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?
What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?
What is the main function of leptin hormone?
What is the main function of leptin hormone?
Which of the following statements about overweight and obesity is true?
Which of the following statements about overweight and obesity is true?
What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?
What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?
What is considered the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States?
What is considered the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States?
What is the main characteristic of overweight and obesity?
What is the main characteristic of overweight and obesity?
What does Body Mass Index (BMI) indicate?
What does Body Mass Index (BMI) indicate?
What is the BMI range for obesity in Australia?
What is the BMI range for obesity in Australia?
Is a given BMI always considered 'unhealthy'?
Is a given BMI always considered 'unhealthy'?
Which factor is thought to be a genetic cause of obesity in at least half of human cases?
Which factor is thought to be a genetic cause of obesity in at least half of human cases?
What happens to growth hormone and gonadal hormone secretion as individuals age?
What happens to growth hormone and gonadal hormone secretion as individuals age?
What is the set-point theory in relation to weight loss?
What is the set-point theory in relation to weight loss?
Why is augmenting energy expenditure through medications complicated?
Why is augmenting energy expenditure through medications complicated?
What hormone is dramatically reduced following gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
What hormone is dramatically reduced following gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which of the following hormones predominantly stimulate carbohydrate intake?
Which of the following hormones predominantly stimulate carbohydrate intake?
Which of the following gut peptides is involved in reduced food intake and satiety?
Which of the following gut peptides is involved in reduced food intake and satiety?
Which of the following is a key consideration when evaluating an obese patient?
Which of the following is a key consideration when evaluating an obese patient?
What is a common barrier to weight loss in obese patients?
What is a common barrier to weight loss in obese patients?
What is the recommended BMI range for individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?
What is the recommended BMI range for individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?
What should be the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
What should be the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
Which of the following can be a medical cause of obesity?
Which of the following can be a medical cause of obesity?
What should be obtained when taking a patient's history of obesity?
What should be obtained when taking a patient's history of obesity?
What should an exercise history evaluate in an obese patient?
What should an exercise history evaluate in an obese patient?
When may exercise testing be appropriate for an obese patient?
When may exercise testing be appropriate for an obese patient?
What is a key factor in building rapport with obese patients?
What is a key factor in building rapport with obese patients?
