Appetite Week 9

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What is considered the most effective option for treating obesity according to the text?

Surgery (correct)

Exercise

Diet

Behaviour therapy

What percentage of adults claim to have tried one or more diet according to the text?

Over 70% (correct)

Over 80%

Over 60%

Over 50%

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, which factor(s) determine the type of strategy employed for treating obesity?

Age and health only

Age, health, and BMI (correct)

Health and BMI only

Age, health, and gender

Which treatment option is mentioned to have a limited choice at present?

Drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the average maintenance of weight loss at 4 years?

3-4% of initial body weight Signup and view all the answers

What is the best predictor of diet success?

The length of the formal treatment phase Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Weight Control Registry show about successful dieters' exercise?

They exercise an hour+ each day Signup and view all the answers

What factor has shown gains of 10-15% weight loss in children even at 10-year follow-up?

Parental policing Signup and view all the answers

What does a public health perspective advocate for in terms of weight control?

Small changes among many people Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight according to the text?

Increasing physical activity and limiting the commercialization of unhealthy foods to children Signup and view all the answers

What is the average calorie consumption per day for successful dieters according to the National Weight Control Registry?

1400Kcal per day Signup and view all the answers

What is the main suggestion for promoting healthier food choices according to the text?

The food industry's engagement and pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Weight Control Registry's finding about weight maintenance?

Maintenance of weight loss is modest Signup and view all the answers

What is advocated as a better approach than diets for long-term weight control?

Curbing weight gain Signup and view all the answers

What has increased over the years and correlates with higher mean percentage weight loss?

The mean treatment length for diets Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for maintenance of weight loss according to the text?

Treatment length, multicomponent treatment, and possibly relapse prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which diet is associated with lower heart disease risk and longevity?

Mediterranean diet Signup and view all the answers

Which diet claims to result in excess weight loss without dietary restrictions?

Atkins diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety concern of low carb diets?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which diet category categorizes carbohydrates based on their impact on blood sugar levels?

Glycemic index diet Signup and view all the answers

Which diet shows initial greater weight loss and reduction in abdominal fat?

Zone diet Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of low carb diets for compliance?

Increased satiation from protein Signup and view all the answers

What makes the effects of the Mediterranean diet on body weight uncertain?

Limited clinical trials Signup and view all the answers

What do studies comparing low and high protein diets show about weight loss at two years?

No significant difference in weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What do limited studies show about the advantage in weight loss for low GI diets over equicaloric high GI diets?

No advantage in weight loss for low GI diets Signup and view all the answers

Overall, what do dietary trends have varying impacts on?

Health and weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of low fat diets on energy intake?

Reduction in energy intake Signup and view all the answers

What do studies comparing low carbohydrate and low fat diets show about their effectiveness?

Effectiveness is inconclusive Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dietary Trends and Their Impact on Health

Low fat diets can alter preference for fat and reduce energy intake
Mediterranean diet, high in good fats, fiber, and low GI carbs, associated with lower heart disease risk and longevity
Limited clinical trials of the Mediterranean diet make its effects on body weight uncertain
High protein diets, like Zone or Paleo, show initial greater weight loss and reduction in abdominal fat
Studies comparing low and high protein diets show no significant difference in weight loss at two years
Low carbohydrate diets, like Atkins, claim to result in excess weight loss without dietary restrictions
Low carb diets are as effective as low fat diets, but evidence base is weak due to small scale studies
Safety concerns of low carb diets include renal failure, osteoporosis, and increased heart disease risk
Compliance may be easier with low carb diets due to increased satiation from protein
Glycemic index categorizes carbohydrates based on their impact on blood sugar levels
Limited studies show no advantage in weight loss for low GI diets over equicaloric high GI diets
Overall, dietary trends have varying impacts on health and weight loss, with some safety concerns and limited evidence for long-term effectiveness

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Test your knowledge about the impact of different dietary trends on health and weight loss. Learn about the effects of low fat, high protein, and low carbohydrate diets, as well as the Mediterranean diet and glycemic index.