Exam 12: Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

If CP has the Roux-en-Y procedure, which type of nutrient malabsorption is she at highest risk for?​

If CP's BMI were above 50, she would most likely be a candidate for which type of bariatric surgery?​

There is scientific evidence that physical activity helps people maintain a stable weight over time, but the optimal amount of activity for weight maintenance is not always clear.

Describe the basic formula for calculating BMI in adults.

If CP should elect not to have bariatric surgery, she should work with the registered dietitian to change her intake by:​

Patients with _______________ exhibit a severe and selective restriction of food intake, particularly of those foods that are perceived as fattening, resulting in a marked weight loss.

The adipocyte is a metabolically active endocrine cell that releases numerous hormones involved in regulating appetite, energy balance, body fat content, and reproduction.

_______________, a hormone produced by adipose tissue that is involved in energy balance and fat storage, appears to signal that ample fat has been stored.

Once a person reaches his or her healthy adult weight, the desired goal is to avoid additional weight gain with age.

Central or abdominal obesity is a major risk factor for _______________, considered the most common chronic liver condition in the Western world.

Which is a peptide hormone that is produced in the stomach and stimulates appetite?​

Describe the process of each of the four types of bariatric surgery and list an advantage and disadvantage of each.

A risk factor that is particularly relevant in developing bulimia nervosa would be:​

According to an observational study of successful weight losers in the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), which is most important for weight maintenance?​

Which best describes the difference between white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT)?​

Successful weight maintenance is defined as a regain of weight that is less than ____ in 2 years.

Which is considered a congenital cause of obesity?​

Two hormones produced by adipose tissue that are involved in energy balance and fat storage are:​

A(n) _______________ is a nation that is generally regarded as one with a high standard of living, a high per capita income, and a well-developed infrastructure.

BMI and _______________ are used to initially assess the degree of obesity and for monitoring the patient's response to obesity treatment.