Question 1

Liposuction is a simple cosmetic procedure that is not associated with significant risks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Excess visceral fat stores and thus reduces the release of fatty acids and adipokines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In patients who have had bariatric surgery,which of the following occurs in relatively rare cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  alterations in nutrient absorption 
B)  intolerance to dairy products 
C)  death 
D)  inability to eat less over time, with subsequent weight gain 
A)  alterations in nutrient absorption 
B)  intolerance to dairy products 
C)  death 
D)  inability to eat less over time, with subsequent weight gain C

Question 4

A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates an increased risk for heart disease,type 2 diabetes,and stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Orlistat is a prescription weight-loss medication,whereas Allis is an over-the-counter version of the same medication at a reduced strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with cardiometabolic risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
B)  smoking 
C)  lower than normal blood pressure 
D)  pear-shaped fat patterning 
A)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
B)  smoking 
C)  lower than normal blood pressure 
D)  pear-shaped fat patterning

Question 7

Gastric bypass surgery reduces food intake by

Accepted Answer

A)  removing the stomach. 
B)  attaching a reduced stomach pouch to the lower part of the small intestine. 
C)  causing food to flow from the stomach through a surgically created valve and into a pouch worn on the body exterior. 
D)  stapling off a large section of the stomach so that food can enter only the smaller segment. 
A)  removing the stomach. 
B)  attaching a reduced stomach pouch to the lower part of the small intestine. 
C)  causing food to flow from the stomach through a surgically created valve and into a pouch worn on the body exterior. 
D)  stapling off a large section of the stomach so that food can enter only the smaller segment.

Question 8

A common side effect of prescription weight-loss medications that reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness is

Accepted Answer

A)  daytime sleepiness. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  kidney failure. 
D)  liver damage. 
A)  daytime sleepiness. 
B)  increased heart rate. 
C)  kidney failure. 
D)  liver damage.

Question 9

Prescription weight-loss medicines are associated with side effects and a certain level of risk.For which of the following would a physician MOST likely prescribe these medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  an adult with a BMI of 32 kg/m² who has just started a medically supervised weight-loss program 
B)  a high school football player with a BMI of 30 kg/m² 
C)  an eleven-year old child with a BMI of 26 kg/m² whose parents are obese 
D)  an adult with a BMI of 28 kg/m² who has prediabetes and hypertension. 
A)  an adult with a BMI of 32 kg/m² who has just started a medically supervised weight-loss program 
B)  a high school football player with a BMI of 30 kg/m² 
C)  an eleven-year old child with a BMI of 26 kg/m² whose parents are obese 
D)  an adult with a BMI of 28 kg/m² who has prediabetes and hypertension.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about bariatric surgery is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The potential benefits of bariatric surgery always outweigh the risks. 
B)  About 85% of people who undergo bariatric surgery are able to lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off. 
C)  Although many people who have undergone bariatric surgery lose weight, they typically do not resolve or even reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D)  After bariatric surgery, many patients face a lifetime of chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies. 
A)  The potential benefits of bariatric surgery always outweigh the risks. 
B)  About 85% of people who undergo bariatric surgery are able to lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off. 
C)  Although many people who have undergone bariatric surgery lose weight, they typically do not resolve or even reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D)  After bariatric surgery, many patients face a lifetime of chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies.

Question 11

As compared to people of normal body weight,mortality rates for people who are obese are increased by as much as

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  100 percent

Question 12

A BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m² adversely affects health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a stimulant commonly found in weight-loss supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orlistat 
B)  caffeine 
C)  amphetamine 
D)  peppermint leaves 
A)  Orlistat 
B)  caffeine 
C)  amphetamine 
D)  peppermint leaves

Question 14

Nearly half of the members of the National Weight Control Registry exercise,on average,for 1 hour a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal obesity 
B)  low triglyceride levels 
C)  higher-than-normal blood pressure 
D)  fasting blood glucose level higher than 100 mg/dL 
A)  abdominal obesity 
B)  low triglyceride levels 
C)  higher-than-normal blood pressure 
D)  fasting blood glucose level higher than 100 mg/dL

Question 16

About 60% of obese people trying to lose weight are successful at least in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following factors exemplifies the role of the food environment in influencing the risk for obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many public schools in the United States have reduced or entirely eliminated classes in physical education. 
B)  Genetic drift means that many people have inherited genes that promote higher levels of body fat. 
C)  Government subsidies keep the price of corn chips below the cost of strawberries. 
D)  Children who are obese are at a much higher risk for bullying than children of normal weight. 
A)  Many public schools in the United States have reduced or entirely eliminated classes in physical education. 
B)  Genetic drift means that many people have inherited genes that promote higher levels of body fat. 
C)  Government subsidies keep the price of corn chips below the cost of strawberries. 
D)  Children who are obese are at a much higher risk for bullying than children of normal weight.

Question 18

Weight-loss supplements containing mahuang are

Accepted Answer

A)  derived from the exoskeleton of crustaceans. 
B)  sedating. 
C)  associated with rapid heart rate and sudden death. 
D)  safe and effective. 
A)  derived from the exoskeleton of crustaceans. 
B)  sedating. 
C)  associated with rapid heart rate and sudden death. 
D)  safe and effective.

Question 19

Self-esteem is thought to influence obesity risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Obesity researchers have identified more than 100 variables that influence the risk for obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Obesity

Liposuction is a simple cosmetic procedure that is not associated with significant risks.

Excess visceral fat stores and thus reduces the release of fatty acids and adipokines.

In patients who have had bariatric surgery,which of the following occurs in relatively rare cases?

A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome indicates an increased risk for heart disease,type 2 diabetes,and stroke.

Orlistat is a prescription weight-loss medication,whereas Allis is an over-the-counter version of the same medication at a reduced strength.

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with cardiometabolic risk?

Gastric bypass surgery reduces food intake by

A common side effect of prescription weight-loss medications that reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness is

Prescription weight-loss medicines are associated with side effects and a certain level of risk.For which of the following would a physician MOST likely prescribe these medications?

Which of the following statements about bariatric surgery is TRUE?

As compared to people of normal body weight,mortality rates for people who are obese are increased by as much as

A BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m² adversely affects health.

Which of the following is a stimulant commonly found in weight-loss supplements?

Nearly half of the members of the National Weight Control Registry exercise,on average,for 1 hour a day.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

About 60% of obese people trying to lose weight are successful at least in the short term.

Which of the following factors exemplifies the role of the food environment in influencing the risk for obesity?

Weight-loss supplements containing mahuang are

Self-esteem is thought to influence obesity risk.

Obesity researchers have identified more than 100 variables that influence the risk for obesity.

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