29 Questions
How much moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity is recommended to help manage weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain in adulthood?
60 minutes daily
What is the recommended mode of aerobic exercise for obese individuals?
Walking
What intensity range of resistance training is recommended, based on an individual’s one-repetition maximum (1RM)?
60-80% of 1RM
What does a caloric deficit of 500 imply?
Burning and eating 500 calories less per day
What component should a healthy diet be low in?
Saturated fats and trans fats
What can be done to achieve a caloric deficit of 500?
All of the above
What is the recommended duration for resistance exercises?
2 sets of 8-15 repetitions
'A combination of aerobic AND resistance training' is best for what?
Weight loss maintenance
Which hormone encourages eating and promotes fat retention?
Gherlin
What does adaptive thermogenesis refer to?
A slowing of metabolism greater than expected based on lean body mass
What is the waist–hip ratio defining abdominal obesity in females?
Below 0.85
What component of body fat is nonessential and stored in adipose tissue?
Storage fat
What is the main purpose of leptin, known as the satiety hormone?
Signals fullness to the brain
What is the primary way to determine an increased amount of fat around the abdomen?
Waist-to-hip ratio
What is the primary factor contributing to a slowing of metabolism when losing weight?
Loss of muscle mass
What is the main issue with yo-yo diets?
'Set point' for BMR is decreased
"The thermic effect of food" refers to:
Energy necessary to burn food calories
"Obestatin" is a hormone that:
Inhibits food intake and decreases body weight
Which of the following is true about obesity?
It can lead to reduced life expectancy and increased health problems.
What is the BMI range for a person considered to be overweight?
25 to 29.9
Which of the following is NOT an associated health risk with obesity?
Osteoporosis
What is the definition of morbid obesity in adults?
Having a BMI of 40 or more
Which factor contributes to overweight and obesity related to body type and genes?
Metabolic rates
What is the recommended caloric intake for the average healthy adult's basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
$1200 - 1800 calories per day
Which type of physical activity is recommended to help manage weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain in adulthood?
$150 minutes of moderate-intensity or $75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week
What does morbid obesity imply?
$100 percent or more above healthy recommended levels
What is the BMI range for obesity in adults?
40 and over
What is not associated with obesity?
Lung disease
What does morbid obesity mean?
BMI of 40 or higher
This quiz covers the assessment and treatment methods used in physical therapy for individuals with obesity. It explores the associated health risks and the importance of body weight assessment. The content is based on the work of Prof. Dr. Mona Bdel-Khalek, Dr. Mina Atef, and Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Halim.
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