Question 1

Although greater energy deficits may be useful to provide needed motivation during the period of weight loss, a(n) _______________ providing less than 800 kcal per day should not be used for routine weight loss.

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Question 2

Which describes an example of a lipase inhibitor used in the treatment of obesity?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phentermine 
B)  ​topiramate 
C)  ​sibutramine 
D)  ​phendimetrazine 
E)  ​orlistat

Question 3

The _______________ is defined as the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy person of a defined age, gender, weight, height, and level of physical activity consistent with good health.

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Question 4

Which is an example of a risk factor for weight loss and malnutrition in older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​decreased nutrient needs 
B)  ​vision changes 
C)  ​increased food access from supermarkets and convenience stores 
D)  ​missed meals due to medical tests 
E)  ​cardiovascular disease

Question 5

_______________ are low in energy while high in weight, and include such foods as high-water vegetables and fruits, and broth-based soups.

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Question 6

In general, complications of bariatric surgery are more likely to result from the _______________ procedures than from the restrictive procedures.

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Question 7

For the average North American, resting energy expenditure accounts for how much of total 24-hour energy expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​5-10% 
B)  ​10-25% 
C)  ​25-50% 
D)  ​60-75% 
E)  ​80-90%

Question 8

Which is an example of the most appropriate educational topic that could be used with an overweight or obese patient?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Purchasing more high-energy density foods 
B)  ​Limiting caffeine consumption 
C)  ​Adding high kcalorie ingredients during cooking 
D)  ​Decreasing water intake 
E)  ​Reducing portion sizes

Question 9

When found in large aggregations in conjunction with fibrous connective tissue, adipocytes form adipose tissue, which serves as the storage site for approximately 10% of the body's energy reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Name five examples of health consequences that can develop from overweight and obesity.

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Question 11

Of the four bariatric procedures, _______________is the most complicated and the least frequently performed, but also results in the greatest amount of weight loss.

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Question 12

The _______________is calculated by dividing the waist circumference measurement by the hip circumference measurement.

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Question 13

Which physical finding may be associated with anorexia nervosa?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lanugo 
B)  ​hirsutism 
C)  ​diarrhea 
D)  ​tachycardia 
E)  ​elevated plasma glucose

Question 14

Describe the behavioral manifestations associated with each of the following: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder.

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Question 15

_______________ is primarily caused by catabolism as a result of increased metabolic rate and protein breakdown and results in wasting of muscle mass.

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Question 16

Which indicates a measurement that contributes to failure to thrive (FTT) among infants and children?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Length for age < 85th percentile 
B)  ​BMI < 10th percentile 
C)  ​Weight < 75% of median weight for age 
D)  ​Weight < 50% of median weight for height 
E)  ​Head circumference less than 15th percentile

Question 17

Most patients with anorexia nervosa lose their desire for food and do not experience hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which describes an obesogenic environmental influence on eating habits?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​An increase in the proportion of disposable income spent on food 
B)  ​Increased availability of foods with low energy density 
C)  ​Increased access to supermarkets and food stores 
D)  ​Increased amounts of snack and convenience foods 
E)  ​The increased cost of energy-dense foods compared to low-energy foods

Question 19

Calculate CP's BMI.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​34.4 
B)  ​36.5 
C)  ​39.2 
D)  ​40.7 
E)  ​41.6

Question 20

A compensatory survival mechanism intended to conserve energy in the face of starvation is known as _______________.

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Exam 12: Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance