Pathophysiology of Obesity

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Which method is NOT mentioned as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?

  • Patient cooperation
  • Time
  • Technical skill
  • Accuracy (correct)

What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?

  • CT
  • Sagittal diameter (correct)
  • U/S
  • MRI

Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?

  • Visceral fat
  • Subcutaneous fat
  • Gluteofemoral (gynoid or lower body) obesity
  • Abdominal (central or android) obesity (correct)

Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in obesity?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic disorder is mentioned as a rare cause of obesity?

<p>Prader-Willi syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor in at least half of human obesity?

<p>Genetic causes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?

<p>Ghrelin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of energy expenditure is accounted for by resting metabolic activity?

<p>70% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which BMI range is most commonly seen in individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?

<p>38 or more (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?

<p>Assessing barriers to and benefits of weight loss (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a medical cause of obesity?

<p>Smoking cessation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is exercise testing sometimes appropriate for obese patients?

<p>To assess cardiovascular disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about overweight and obesity?

<p>Exercise and dietary changes are the main contributors to weight loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?

<p>$830 more for an obese individual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) range for obesity in Australia?

<p>35 or higher (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contributor to significant weight loss in overweight and obesity?

<p>Exercise and dietary changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the text?

<p>Obesity and sedentary lifestyle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BMI stand for and what does it indicate?

<p>Body Mass Index; it indicates fat mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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