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Which method is NOT mentioned as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a possible barrier for the assessment of body composition?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?
What is the best practical predictor of visceral fat?
Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?
Which type of obesity is more closely related to elevated cardiometabolic risk?
Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in obesity?
Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in obesity?
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Which genetic disorder is mentioned as a rare cause of obesity?
Which genetic disorder is mentioned as a rare cause of obesity?
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What is the main factor in at least half of human obesity?
What is the main factor in at least half of human obesity?
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Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Which hormone is dramatically reduced after gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
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What percentage of energy expenditure is accounted for by resting metabolic activity?
What percentage of energy expenditure is accounted for by resting metabolic activity?
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Which BMI range is most commonly seen in individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?
Which BMI range is most commonly seen in individuals seeking professional help with weight loss?
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What is the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
What is the initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
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Which of the following is NOT a medical cause of obesity?
Which of the following is NOT a medical cause of obesity?
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Why is exercise testing sometimes appropriate for obese patients?
Why is exercise testing sometimes appropriate for obese patients?
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Which of the following is true about overweight and obesity?
Which of the following is true about overweight and obesity?
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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?
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What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) range for obesity in Australia?
What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) range for obesity in Australia?
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What is the main contributor to significant weight loss in overweight and obesity?
What is the main contributor to significant weight loss in overweight and obesity?
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What is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the text?
What is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to the text?
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What does BMI stand for and what does it indicate?
What does BMI stand for and what does it indicate?
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