Exam 12: Weight Management and Energy Balance

A low-glycemic-index diet has been proven to be effective for weight loss or weight maintenance.

Which of the following strategies would be helpful for a person who is trying to control portions? Select all that apply.

Which hormone is produced by fat cells and is responsible for increasing insulin sensitivity and stimulating fat breakdown?

Which assessment tool would provide information on fat distribution?

Match each of the behavioral change with examples the appropriate. -Behavior substitution

Match each of the behavioral change with examples the appropriate. -Stimulus control

Gastric bypass surgery has been shown to reduce mortality rates.

When is the best time for an athlete to attempt to optimize weight and change body composition?

During what periods in life are women most susceptible to permanent weight gain? Select all that apply.

What is metabolically healthy obesity?

Which person is at increased risk for hypertension, diabetes, and elevated triglycerides?

How does gastric bypass surgery result in weight loss?

Which two components make up the negative energy balance equation? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are recognized approaches to weight loss? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines? Select all that apply.

In which of these situations would positive energy balance be desirable? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are considered to be consequences associated with obesity? Select all that apply.

Which of the following strategies might be an effective way to assist a client who is struggling to lose the last few pounds necessary to meet his weight-loss goal? Select all that apply.

The ability to make permanent lifestyle changes is key to the effectiveness of a weight-loss program. According to the National Institutes of Health, how much weight do typical dieters regain within 1 year?

Which of the following factors contribute to the reasons that older adults have higher rates of obesity than younger adults? Select all that apply.