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Of the following,which is the best advice for lowering energy intake for weight loss? 


A)  Drink 8 ounces of water after each meal 
B)  Select fewer energy-dense foods 
C)  Restrict fiber intake as a means to reduce excess water retention 
D)  Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite 
E)  Consume an alcoholic beverage with lunch and dinner

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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About how many people in the United States have clinically severe obesity? 


A)  1% 
B)  3% 
C)  5% 
D)  8% 
E)  10%

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Of the following,which procedures is more cosmetic and has little effect on body weight? 


A)  Gastric bypass 
B)  Gastric banding 
C)  Sleeve gastrectomy 
D)  Liposuction 
E)  Gastric aspiration

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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How do environmental influences affect eating habits? 


A)  Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most. 
B)  People tend to eat more when dining alone because no one is there to shame them. 
C)  Limiting food intake to the length of a favorite sitcom can be a healthy eating habit. 
D)  Offering several flavors of the same food at each meal lessens the desire for it. 
E)  Eating directly from a food package lessens the need to use large plates, which facilitates overeating.

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Why do fad diets appeal to so many Americans? 


A)  They are based on years of credible, but previously unpublished, research. 
B)  They ignore dietary recommendations and allow people to eat favorite foods freely. 
C)  They offer inexpensive, proven results. 
D)  They are paired with sophisticated testimonials from knowledgeable nutritionists. 
E)  They provide long-lasting results.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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What perceptions and prejudices do overweight and obese people face?

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Many people assume that every obese pers...

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What is the best meal-planning strategy for underweight people who desire to gain weight? 


A)  Select foods with saturated fats for maximum health benefits. 
B)  Eat just until the feeling of fullness begins; avoid feeling uncomfortable. 
C)  Drink more juice and milk. 
D)  Decrease the amount of food consumed within the first 20 minutes of a meal. 
E)  Eat the same amount as before, but spread it out over the entire day.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

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What happens to leptin and ghrelin levels when someone is sleep deprived? 


A)  Both leptin and ghrelin increase 
B)  Both leptin and ghrelin decrease 
C)  Leptin decreases while ghrelin increases 
D)  Leptin increases while ghrelin decreases 
E)  No significant effects were observed.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Last year,an overweight woman was classified as "obese" based on her BMI.Since then,she has gained more weight and developed type 2 diabetes.She will be categorized with "critically severe obesity" as soon as her BMI reaches ________.


A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  33 
D)  35 
E)  40

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics are called ________.

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brite adip...

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MATCHING -A saline-filled silicone device in the stomach to limit food intake


A) 2
B) 40
C) 70
D) 200-300
E) Intragastric balloon
F) Yo-yo dieting
G) Leptin
H) Phentermine
I) Ghrelin
J) Orlistat
K) Set point
L) White fat
M) Stomach
N) Brown fat
O) Brite adipocytes
P) Liposuction
Q) Underweight
R) Lipoprotein lipase
S) Spot reducing
T) Obesogenic environment

U) L) and R)
V) G) and N)

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Your best friend is obese.She tells you she wants to lose weight,but feels defeated just by how much she has to lose.She says she wishes she could drop 50 pounds in a month,so she could be motivated by the health benefits that kind of weight loss will bring.What advice can you give her regarding healthy weight loss goals and when she might begin to experience health benefits?

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Depending on initial body weight,a reaso...

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How do white fat cells differ from brown fat cells and from brite fat cells?

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The body has different types of adipose ...

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MATCHING -White fat cells with brown fat cell characteristics


A) 2
B) 40
C) 70
D) 200-300
E) Intragastric balloon
F) Yo-yo dieting
G) Leptin
H) Phentermine
I) Ghrelin
J) Orlistat
K) Set point
L) White fat
M) Stomach
N) Brown fat
O) Brite adipocytes
P) Liposuction
Q) Underweight
R) Lipoprotein lipase
S) Spot reducing
T) Obesogenic environment

U) B) and R)
V) A) and J)

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Which is true of nonprescription weight-loss products? 


A)  They must be approved by the FDA. 
B)  They must be tested for safety and effectiveness by the manufacturer. 
C)  They must list all active and nonactive ingredients on the label. 
D)  Most have proved to be effective. 
E)  Many have proved to be harmful.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

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To maintain weight loss,one should aim to lose 10% of initial body weight in ________.


A)  6 weeks 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year

F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Successful weight-loss maintenance means achieving a minimum weight loss of ________ percent of initial body weight and maintaining the loss for at least ________.


A)  5-10, 3 months 
B)  5-10, 6 months 
C)  5-10, 1 year 
D)  10-15, 6 months 
E)  10-15, 1 year

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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About how many U.S.adults are underweight? 


A)  .2% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  10% 
E)  15%

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Your patient,Mr.Sinclair,has a BMI of 43 and wants to begin taking drugs to lose weight.He has glaucoma,but is otherwise healthy.Which of the following should not be prescribed for Mr.Sinclair? 


A)  Olestra 
B)  Orlistat 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Phentermine 
E)  Belviq

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Health care professionals suggest setting SMART goals to change one's eating behaviors.What does SMART stand for? 


A)  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based 
B)  Specific, Meaningful, Analytic, Relevant, Technological 
C)  Sensitive, Minimal, Accessible, Reliable, Time-bound 
D)  Supportive, Media-based, Attainable, Repeatable, Tertiary 
E)  Supportive, Minimal, Analytic, Reliable, Technological

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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