Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an effective long-term treatment for obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)   regular, vigorous exercise and a nutritious, reduced-Calorie diet
B)   gastric bypass
C)   gastric banding
D)   liposuctionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a person's obesity risk is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Researchers have found that genetics and individual behavioral choices adequately explain obesity risk.
B)   Obesity researchers have mapped more than 100 variables that influence obesity risk.
C)   The fact that obesity is a multifactorial disease means that it is beyond an individual's power to influence.
D)   Reliance on labor-saving devices such as lawnmowers and escalators plays no role in obesity risk because these are used by people of normal weight as well as those who are obese.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason that bariatric surgery fails to achieve long-term weight loss for most people?

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic diarrhea and vomiting
B)   inability to maintain reduced consumption over time
C)   gradual enlargement of the stomach pouch
D)   loosening of staples or gastric bandsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Arthur is 65 years old,and his BMI classifies him as obese.Which of the following is he LEAST likely to be at risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)   depression
B)   sleep apnea
C)   osteoporosis
D)   Alzheimer's diseaseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Inflammation is one of the nine cardiometabolic risk factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Obesity

Which of the following is NOT an effective long-term treatment for obesity?

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Inflammation is one of the nine cardiometabolic risk factors.

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Arthur is 65 years old,and his BMI classifies him as obese.Which of the following is he LEAST likely to be at risk for?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that bariatric surgery fails to achieve long-term weight loss for most people?

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Which of the following statements about a person's obesity risk is TRUE?

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Exam 25: Obesity

Which of the following is NOT an effective long-term treatment for obesity?

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Inflammation is one of the nine cardiometabolic risk factors.

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Arthur is 65 years old,and his BMI classifies him as obese.Which of the following is he LEAST likely to be at risk for?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that bariatric surgery fails to achieve long-term weight loss for most people?

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Which of the following statements about a person's obesity risk is TRUE?

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