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Weight Matters: The Etiology and Treatment of Obesity - Test
by Deirdra Price, Ph.D.

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1. Which ethnic group has the lowest prevalence of obesity? Help
Hispanic American
African American
Asian American
White American
2. The body mass index (BMI) of a severely obese individual is Help
Below 20.
Between 20 to 30.
Between 30 to 40.
Greater than 40.
3. Which body fat distribution shape places a person more at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Help
Pear-shaped
Apple-shaped
Prune-shaped
Hour glass-shaped
4. Which chemicals in everyday products affect fetal and early childhood metabolic functioning leading to obesity? Help
Bisphenol-A
Phthalates
Organotins
All of the above
5. Research suggests that eating high levels of fat and fructose: Help
Gets in the way of normal weight regulation.
Decreases cravings because person is satisfied.
Adversely affects protein digestion.
Has little effect on the body.
6. By what percent are Americans underestimating how many calories they eat? Help
15 percent
25 percent
50 percent
65 percent
7. Women who are overweight are more likely to have which kind of depression? Help
Dysthymia
Major depression
Bipolar disorder
Depression with atypical features
8. According to interview-based studies, what percentage of obese individuals seeking weight loss treatment meet the criterion for binge-eating disorder? Help
Less than 5 percent
10 percent
15 percent
20 percent
9. Which major disease is not associated with obesity? Help
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Gallbladder disease
Pancreatitis
10. What factor(s) can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in obese individuals? Help
Getting 8 hours of sleep at night and reducing stress
Eliminating sugar and fat from one's diet for a month
Losing 5% to 7% of body weight and exercising 30 minutes five days a week
All of the above
11. Which obesity-related risk factors promote the development of heart disease and diabetes? Help
A large waist line
High triglycerides and low levels of HDL
High blood pressure and high fasting glucose
All of the above
12. Which statement does National Institutes of Health NOT recommend? Help
"Let child decide on his or her own how many sugary or salty snacks to eat each day."
"Involve the whole family in building healthy eating habits."
"Be a good role model by choosing healthy foods, drinks, and active past times."
"Make sure child gets enough sleep."
13. What percent of "normal" dieters will progress to pathological dieting? Help
10 percent
22 percent
35 percent
47 percent
14. The National Institutes of Health states which approach is more effective? Help
"Take one of the many prescription weight loss medications."
"Have one of the four gastrointestinal surgeries."
"Follow any of prevailing diet plans on the market."
"Set the right goals for lifestyle changes such as following a healthy eating plan, watching portion sizes, being physically active and reducing sedentary time."
15. For obese individuals, especially those who are apple-shaped, which fat is the first to disappear when they exercise? Help
Visceral fat
Abdominal fat
Fat on Legs
Fat on Arms
16. Which factors comprise a holistic treatment approach to weight loss? Help
Develop a healthy style of eating and exercise.
Make peace with weight, shape, and appearance.
Let go of negative beliefs and build coping strategies.
All of the above
17. What is the cost range of gastrointestinal surgery? Help
$5,000 to $10,000
$15,000 to $25,000
$35,000 to $45,000
$50,000 to $65,000
18. Which antidepressant medication has been found to produce permanent weight loss? Help
Paxil
Celexa
Prozac
None of the above

 

 

 
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