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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Let's Move Campaign mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Let's Move Campaign mentioned in the text?
- To provide weight monitoring apps
- To publish scientific literature on overeating and obesity
- To increase awareness about obesity
- To promote exercise and healthy eating (correct)
What does the author mention as a challenge in writing about overeating and obesity?
What does the author mention as a challenge in writing about overeating and obesity?
- The huge amount of published scientific literature on the topic (correct)
- The inability to find good studies
- The lack of interest in preventing and treating obesity
- The difficulty in monitoring weight
What does the author suggest about the preceding chapters in the text?
What does the author suggest about the preceding chapters in the text?
- They are not necessary to read
- They are not informative
- They provide helpful information for understanding overeating and obesity (correct)
- They focus on weight monitoring apps
Which of the following is true about obesity in the United States?
Which of the following is true about obesity in the United States?
What is the advantage of using BMI to measure obesity?
What is the advantage of using BMI to measure obesity?
What is the relationship between obesity and health risk?
What is the relationship between obesity and health risk?
What is the prevalence of obesity in the United States?
What is the prevalence of obesity in the United States?
What is one possible explanation for the apparently discrepant data on obesity and mortality?
What is one possible explanation for the apparently discrepant data on obesity and mortality?
What percentage of 5- to 10-year-old children who are overweight have at least one resulting health problem?
What percentage of 5- to 10-year-old children who are overweight have at least one resulting health problem?
What did the American Medical Association recently recognize obesity as?
What did the American Medical Association recently recognize obesity as?
What is one reason why people who weigh more than average may be discriminated against socially and professionally?
What is one reason why people who weigh more than average may be discriminated against socially and professionally?
What are the three possible explanations for the increase in obesity in the United States?
What are the three possible explanations for the increase in obesity in the United States?
What is one factor that has contributed to the decrease in energy expenditure in the United States?
What is one factor that has contributed to the decrease in energy expenditure in the United States?
What does the author explain in this chapter about exercise and weight loss?
What does the author explain in this chapter about exercise and weight loss?
Which type of twins have more similar weights on average, according to studies?
Which type of twins have more similar weights on average, according to studies?
Why might identical twins have more similar weights?
Why might identical twins have more similar weights?
What type of children have weights more similar to their biological parents, according to studies?
What type of children have weights more similar to their biological parents, according to studies?
What do studies suggest about the influence of genes on weight gain and fat distribution?
What do studies suggest about the influence of genes on weight gain and fat distribution?
Adipose cells contribute to the regulation of the body's set point by
Adipose cells contribute to the regulation of the body's set point by
What is one reason that it is difficult for anyone to lose weight and keep it off, according to the text?
What is one reason that it is difficult for anyone to lose weight and keep it off, according to the text?
Which hormone increases appetite and the storage of fat, according to the text?
Which hormone increases appetite and the storage of fat, according to the text?
What did the experiment published in Science in 2013 suggest about certain bacteria in the GI tract?
What did the experiment published in Science in 2013 suggest about certain bacteria in the GI tract?
Which population had a higher average BMI, according to the study mentioned in the text?
Which population had a higher average BMI, according to the study mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of energy expenditure that make up total energy expenditure?
What are the three types of energy expenditure that make up total energy expenditure?
Which type of energy expenditure could potentially increase the tendency to gain weight and become obese?
Which type of energy expenditure could potentially increase the tendency to gain weight and become obese?
Which factor influences how much and what you eat when dining with other people?
Which factor influences how much and what you eat when dining with other people?
What is the relationship between sleep and obesity, according to the text?
What is the relationship between sleep and obesity, according to the text?
What did psychologist Janet Polivy and her colleagues investigate in their experiment?
What did psychologist Janet Polivy and her colleagues investigate in their experiment?
What is the explanation for the counterintuitive finding that people who sleep less are more likely to gain weight?
What is the explanation for the counterintuitive finding that people who sleep less are more likely to gain weight?
What did the participants in Janet Polivy's experiment believe about the model, Jane?
What did the participants in Janet Polivy's experiment believe about the model, Jane?
What is the effect of increased food consumption on energy usage?
What is the effect of increased food consumption on energy usage?
What was the finding of the study by James A. Levine, Norman L. Eberhardt, and Michael D. Jensen on energy usage in participants who were fed extra food?
What was the finding of the study by James A. Levine, Norman L. Eberhardt, and Michael D. Jensen on energy usage in participants who were fed extra food?
What factor contributes to low metabolic rates?
What factor contributes to low metabolic rates?
What can increase metabolic rate under certain conditions?
What can increase metabolic rate under certain conditions?
What did Bouchard's study with twins find about exercise and weight loss?
What did Bouchard's study with twins find about exercise and weight loss?
What is one concern about the effects of exercise on metabolic rate?
What is one concern about the effects of exercise on metabolic rate?
Which of the following is a potential contributing factor to obesity, according to the text?
Which of the following is a potential contributing factor to obesity, according to the text?
What did experiments with rats and people show about the consumption of good-tasting food?
What did experiments with rats and people show about the consumption of good-tasting food?
What is one potential effect of increasing the variety of foods available in a single meal?
What is one potential effect of increasing the variety of foods available in a single meal?
What is one concern of public health experts regarding the food available in certain neighborhoods and schools?
What is one concern of public health experts regarding the food available in certain neighborhoods and schools?
Which of the following is a factor that may contribute to overeating and weight gain?
Which of the following is a factor that may contribute to overeating and weight gain?
What did New York City's then-mayor, Michael Bloomberg, try to ban in 2013?
What did New York City's then-mayor, Michael Bloomberg, try to ban in 2013?
What effect does decreasing the energy density of a food have on calorie consumption?
What effect does decreasing the energy density of a food have on calorie consumption?
What do experiments suggest about the size of plates and portion sizes?
What do experiments suggest about the size of plates and portion sizes?
What is one reason why dieters who break their diets may then overeat?
What is one reason why dieters who break their diets may then overeat?
What physiological response do externally responsive people demonstrate when exposed to food cues?
What physiological response do externally responsive people demonstrate when exposed to food cues?
What effect does stress have on eating behavior in both rats and humans?
What effect does stress have on eating behavior in both rats and humans?
What influence do friends who are obese have on an individual's likelihood of becoming obese?
What influence do friends who are obese have on an individual's likelihood of becoming obese?
What type of exercise does the author engage in at the gym?
What type of exercise does the author engage in at the gym?
What has the author found since starting their exercise regime over 10 years ago?
What has the author found since starting their exercise regime over 10 years ago?
Why did the author stop wearing the Fitbit device?
Why did the author stop wearing the Fitbit device?
Which neurotransmitter has been hypothesized to be low in impulsive people and may contribute to overeating?
Which neurotransmitter has been hypothesized to be low in impulsive people and may contribute to overeating?
What is one possible physiological explanation for overeating in obese people who eat excessively?
What is one possible physiological explanation for overeating in obese people who eat excessively?
What is one hypothesis about the cause of some cases of overeating, such as binging on carbohydrates and seasonal affective disorder?
What is one hypothesis about the cause of some cases of overeating, such as binging on carbohydrates and seasonal affective disorder?
What are some physiological symptoms that people on diets may experience?
What are some physiological symptoms that people on diets may experience?
Why don't diets result in permanent weight loss?
Why don't diets result in permanent weight loss?
What is one method used by many dieters to decrease the number of calories consumed?
What is one method used by many dieters to decrease the number of calories consumed?
What is one major problem with low-calorie foods?
What is one major problem with low-calorie foods?
What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in weight control?
What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in weight control?
What is a challenge associated with weight-loss drugs?
What is a challenge associated with weight-loss drugs?
What is the author's opinion on diets?
What is the author's opinion on diets?
What is the potential role of drugs in treating overeating and obesity associated with depression and carbohydrate craving?
What is the potential role of drugs in treating overeating and obesity associated with depression and carbohydrate craving?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of the surgeries performed to restrict or bypass parts of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of the surgeries performed to restrict or bypass parts of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the recommended BMI range for patients considering surgeries to restrict or bypass parts of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the recommended BMI range for patients considering surgeries to restrict or bypass parts of the gastrointestinal tract?
What is one potential drawback of liposuction as a weight loss method?
What is one potential drawback of liposuction as a weight loss method?
What is a potential target for drugs that would decrease overeating or increase weight loss?
What is a potential target for drugs that would decrease overeating or increase weight loss?
Why can eating many small meals throughout the day instead of one large meal potentially lead to weight gain?
Why can eating many small meals throughout the day instead of one large meal potentially lead to weight gain?
What is one possible reason why exercise can help in decreasing obesity and maintaining weight loss?
What is one possible reason why exercise can help in decreasing obesity and maintaining weight loss?
What are some additional benefits of exercise as a weight control technique?
What are some additional benefits of exercise as a weight control technique?
What is one main drawback of using exercise as a treatment for obesity or to prevent weight gain?
What is one main drawback of using exercise as a treatment for obesity or to prevent weight gain?
What is one approach that has been used in decreasing obesity by surrounding the obese person with a supportive group of people?
What is one approach that has been used in decreasing obesity by surrounding the obese person with a supportive group of people?
What type of weight-loss approach involves competitions among people at different work sites?
What type of weight-loss approach involves competitions among people at different work sites?
What is one common characteristic of self-help groups for weight loss?
What is one common characteristic of self-help groups for weight loss?
Which of the following is a reason why profit-making entities are highly incentivized to get people to eat more?
Which of the following is a reason why profit-making entities are highly incentivized to get people to eat more?
What does the author believe society needs to do in order to promote healthy eating habits?
What does the author believe society needs to do in order to promote healthy eating habits?
What is the author's personal approach to promoting healthy eating habits?
What is the author's personal approach to promoting healthy eating habits?
Which weight loss program has been found to result in significant weight loss, according to recent experiments?
Which weight loss program has been found to result in significant weight loss, according to recent experiments?
What is one potential drawback of the study conducted by psychiatrists Colleen S. W. Rand and Albert J. Stunkard regarding psychodynamic therapy?
What is one potential drawback of the study conducted by psychiatrists Colleen S. W. Rand and Albert J. Stunkard regarding psychodynamic therapy?
What is the average weight loss reported by patients in psychodynamic therapy, according to the study conducted by psychiatrists Colleen S. W. Rand and Albert J. Stunkard?
What is the average weight loss reported by patients in psychodynamic therapy, according to the study conducted by psychiatrists Colleen S. W. Rand and Albert J. Stunkard?
What is the main focus of psychodynamic therapy in relation to weight loss?
What is the main focus of psychodynamic therapy in relation to weight loss?
Which type of therapy is most commonly researched and used for treating obesity, according to the text?
Which type of therapy is most commonly researched and used for treating obesity, according to the text?
What is a common technique used in behavior therapy for weight loss, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common technique used in behavior therapy for weight loss, as mentioned in the text?
What did Martha L. Skender and her colleagues compare in their experiment on cognitive-behavioral treatment for weight loss?
What did Martha L. Skender and her colleagues compare in their experiment on cognitive-behavioral treatment for weight loss?
What is a challenge in assessing the efficacy of behavior therapy for weight loss, as mentioned in the text?
What is a challenge in assessing the efficacy of behavior therapy for weight loss, as mentioned in the text?
What is one research-based suggestion for maintaining current weight or losing relatively small amounts of weight, according to the text?
What is one research-based suggestion for maintaining current weight or losing relatively small amounts of weight, according to the text?
What is the recommended minimum duration of aerobic exercise per day to maintain weight or lose relatively small amounts of weight, according to the text?
What is the recommended minimum duration of aerobic exercise per day to maintain weight or lose relatively small amounts of weight, according to the text?
To lose 1 pound in a week, how many additional calories should be burned through exercise, according to the text?
To lose 1 pound in a week, how many additional calories should be burned through exercise, according to the text?
What is the suggested role of behavior therapy in weight control, according to the text?
What is the suggested role of behavior therapy in weight control, according to the text?
According to the text, our bodies are designed to ingest large amounts of calories and retain those calories because
According to the text, our bodies are designed to ingest large amounts of calories and retain those calories because
According to the text, what is a potential consequence of weight cycling (yo-yo dieting)?
According to the text, what is a potential consequence of weight cycling (yo-yo dieting)?
According to the text, why do some physicians and therapists believe that people should only try to lose weight if it will result in significant health benefits?
According to the text, why do some physicians and therapists believe that people should only try to lose weight if it will result in significant health benefits?
According to the text, what is one potential goal to address the growing obesity epidemic?
According to the text, what is one potential goal to address the growing obesity epidemic?
