Weight Loss Strategies and Nutrient Needs

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What are the components of obesity management according to the provided text?

Medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, and behavioral approaches

Behavioral approaches, pharmacological agents, and surgery

Dietary/nutrition intervention, medical nutrition therapy, and physical activity (correct)

Dietary/nutrition intervention, medical nutrition therapy, and surgery

According to the text, what is the guiding principle for obesity management?

Success in obesity management is the same for every individual

Early intervention means addressing the symptoms only

Obesity management is primarily about reducing weight on a scale

A patient’s 'best' weight may never be an 'ideal' weight (correct)

According to the provided text, what is emphasized when managing obesity?

Obesity management aims to improve health and well-being, not just reduce weight (correct)

Pharmacological agents are the primary approach for obesity management

"Ideal" weight is the same as the patient's "best" weight

Surgery is the first-line treatment for obesity

What does the text suggest regarding a patient's "best" weight?

It may not necessarily be the patient's "ideal" weight Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does obesity management primarily aim to achieve?

Addressing root causes and removing roadblocks for early intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended weight loss percentage for most people?

5- 10 % Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary priority for a balanced diet according to the text?

Avoiding nutritional deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the total recommended time for moderate/vigorous activities according to the new physical activity guidelines in Canada?

150 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How much weight loss can be achieved with 150 minutes of physical activity per week according to the ACSM Position Stand 2009?

~2-3 kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of physical activity during weight maintenance after weight loss according to the text?

~200-300 min/week Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time requirement for strength training activities according to the text?

What is the goal of healthy eating according to the text?

To improve health outcomes and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term impact of energy restriction?

Increased food intake and weight gain Signup and view all the answers

What are the increased risks associated with micronutrient deficiencies during weight loss?

Vitamin D, B12, and iron deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach for weight management in individuals with obesity?

Seeking support from registered dietitians Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential benefits of weight loss according to the text?

Improved quality of life and better sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of weight cycling?

Slower metabolism and increased hunger Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of maintaining realistic weight goals?

It promotes sustainable weight management strategies Signup and view all the answers

How would you explain weight loss and weight regain to a patient?

"Weight cycling" describes a pattern of repeated weight loss and regain Signup and view all the answers

What are the therapeutic objectives of medical nutrition therapy according to the text?

"Individually tailored" to improve health outcomes and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential benefits of a 10 kg weight loss according to the text?

"Improvement in glucose tolerance" and "increase in insulin sensitivity" Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when estimating energy deficit for weight loss according to the text?

Physical activity level and resting metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of estimating energy deficit for weight loss based on the information in the text?

All weight loss is fat with no lean mass loss assumption. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of Liraglutide (Saxenda®) in inducing weight loss?

Act on POMC/CART neurons to induce satiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary side effect associated with the use of Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave®) for weight loss?

Fecal urgency and incontinence Signup and view all the answers

Which medication has been approved for both long-term obesity management and the management of type 2 diabetes?

Semaglutide (Wegovy®) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication induces satiety and influences the reward system to reduce cravings?

Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave®) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication has demonstrated the highest percentage of weight loss at 1 year?