Question: Which statement accurately describes bariatric surgery options?a. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin and mineral deficiencies after surgery are rare.b. Surgery might be appropriate for people with a BMI > 40 or >35 with other obesity-related health problems.c. Surgery will only work for people proven to be able to achieve adequate weight loss with diet and exercise.d. In most cases, >75 percent of excess weight remains lost ten years after surgery.

Answer: B

Question: What is a good strategy for weight gain in underweight individuals?a. Avoid scheduled meals and eat throughout the day.b. Eat small portions to prevent feeling overwhelmed.c. Avoid exercise, especially strength training.d. Choose energy-dense foods, such as nuts and avocado.

Answer: D

Question: To prevent weight gain, what duration and intensity for exercise does the DRI suggest?a. 20 minutes of moderate-intensity activity dailyb. 30 minutes of high-intensity activity dailyc. 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity dailyd. 60 minutes of low-intensity physical activity daily

Answer: C

Question: Which substance is secreted primarily by the stomach cells and promotes eating and weight gain by increasing smell sensitivity, stimulating appetite, and promoting efficient energy storage?a. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)b. Ghrelinc. Cholecystokinin (CCK)d. Leptin

Answer: B

Question: Depending on initial body weight, what is a reasonable weight loss rate for adults over one year?a. 1 to 2 percentb. 3 to 4 percentc. 5 to 10 percentd. 11 to 14 percent

Answer: C

Question: Which of the following substances maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue?a. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)b. Ghrelinc. Cholecystokinin (CCK)d. Leptin

Answer: D

Question: A reasonable weight-loss strategy for overweight and obese adults is to increase activity and reduce food intake enough to create a deficit of how many kcalories per day?a. 100 to 200b. 200 to 300c. 300 to 500d. 500 to 750

Answer: D

Question: What effect does weight loss have on fat cells?a. They decrease in number only.b. They decrease in size only.c. They decrease in both number and size.d. They decrease in number but increase in size.

Answer: B

Question: Which statement accurately describes brown adipose tissue?a. It stores fat for other cells.b. It contains very few brite adipocytes.c. It can become white adipose tissue.d. It releases stored energy as heat.

Answer: D

Question: Which of the following is a characteristic of most fad diets?a. Their success depends on the ratios of macronutrients more so than the total energy amount.b. They limit food choices, thereby reducing energy intake.c. They are typically as healthy as more traditional weight-loss diets.d. They result in long-lasting results just like healthy diets.

Answer: B

Question: Which weight-loss drug increases the release of norepinephrine?a. Belviqb. Orlistatc. Xenicald. Qsymia

Answer: D

Question: Which condition is NOT an obesity-related risk factor?a. Abnormal blood lipidsb. Hypertensionc. Osteoporosisd. Sleep apnea

Answer: C

Question: Which of the following is a measure of energy expended in everyday spontaneous activities?a. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)b. Basal metabolic rate (BMR)c. Resting metabolic rate (RMR)d. Set-point

Answer: A

Question: In considering the environmental influences of weight loss, it is important to remember what?a. When offered a large assortment of foods, people tend to eat more.b. The more effort needed to obtain food, the more likely food will be eaten.c. People tend to eat less when socializing with others.d. Contrary to popular belief, the size of the plate or bowl does not influence intake.

Answer: A

Question: What enzyme is higher in obese people and makes fat storage especially efficient?a. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)b. Ghrelinc. Cholecystokinin (CCK)d. Leptin

Answer: A