Exam 13: Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight.Based on this information,this researcher will explore ways to block the production,release,or action of _________.

According to national surveys,the percentage of obese American adults increased by almost ____ % between 1988-1994 and 2011-2012.

Which of the following dietary supplements may slightly enhance weight loss?

Gloria's BMI is 32.4;her waist circumference is 38 inches and her hip circumference is 37 inches.According to this information,she _________.

Eric's waist circumference is 42 inches.Based on this information,he has a high risk of ____________.

You can calculate a person's BMI by taking his or her weight in pounds,dividing this number by his or her height (inches squared),and then,multiplying by 400.

____________ alters the activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain,influencing satiety and reducing food intake as a result.

Which of the following measurement techniques is a convenient,practical,and inexpensive way to determine if a person has an unhealthy distribution of body fat?

Heart rate monitors can be used to estimate TEE because a linear relationship exists between heart rate and oxygen consumption.

According to the "set point theory," a person's _________.

Which of the following body fat assessment techniques relies on the principle that water and electrolytes conduct electricity?

Ephedra-containing weight-loss supplements are commercially available at drug stores across the United States.

Jared is an average,healthy 23 year old.Based on this information,_____ of his body's total energy use is for basal metabolism.rev: 04_09_2013_QC_29214

Dennis wants to gain weight,primarily as lean tissue.In addition to performing resistance exercise regularly,he should _________.

The weight-loss medication orlistat (Xenical)____________.

Which of the following methods is not useful for estimating total energy expenditure?

Ashley's BMI is 16.8.Based on this information,her weight is in the _____ range.

George is a 5'8'',29-year-old man who weighs almost 350 pounds.To lose weight,he's tried calorie-restricted diets,fad diets,exercise programs,and appetite-suppressing pills without success.George wants to a permanent solution to treat his obesity.George's physician is likely to recommend a(n)______ as the best way to help George lose a lot of weight and avoid regaining much of it.