18 Questions
Which method is NOT mentioned as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?
Accuracy
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?
Sagittal diameter
Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?
Abdominal (central or android) obesity
Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in obesity?
All of the above
Which genetic disorder is mentioned as a rare cause of obesity?
Prader-Willi syndrome
What is the main factor in at least half of human obesity?
Genetic causes
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Ghrelin
What percentage of energy expenditure is accounted for by resting metabolic activity?
70%
Which BMI range is most commonly seen in individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?
38 or more
What is the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
Assessing barriers to and benefits of weight loss
Which of the following is NOT a medical cause of obesity?
Smoking cessation
Why is exercise testing sometimes appropriate for obese patients?
To assess cardiovascular disease
Which of the following is true about overweight and obesity?
Exercise and dietary changes are the main contributors to weight loss
What is the per capita spending difference between an obese individual and someone of normal body weight in Australia?
$830 more for an obese individual
What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) range for obesity in Australia?
35 or higher
What is the main contributor to significant weight loss in overweight and obesity?
Exercise and dietary changes
What is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the text?
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
What does BMI stand for and what does it indicate?
Body Mass Index; it indicates fat mass
Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology of obesity, including genetic causes and body fat distribution. Explore the impact of rare disorders like Prader-Willi syndrome and the influence of genetics on human obesity. Learn about predictable changes throughout life that may affect weight management efforts.
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