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Chapter 13 - Obesity, Energy Balance, & Weight MGMT Flashcards

1
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is a condition characterized by excessive and unhealthy amounts of body fat.

A

obesity

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2
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The percentage of obese American adults has ______ from 2000 to 2017.

A

increased

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3
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Which of the following health problems is associated with excess weight?
Multiple choice question.

peptic ulcers

type 2 diabetes

cold and flu

allergies

A

type 2 diabetes

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4
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The most costly conditions associated with obesity include ______.
Multiple select question.

type 2 diabetes

arthritis

coronary artery disease

irritable bowel syndrome

A

type 2 diabetes
arthritis
coronary artery disease

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5
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Which two variables are used to calculate a person’s BMI?
Multiple select question.

waist circumference

percent body fat

height

weight

A

height
weight

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6
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______ is considered having extra weight from bone, muscle, body fat and/or body water; whereas, ______ is a condition characterized by excessive and unhealthy amounts of body fat.

A

Overweight; Obesity

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7
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A person who is overfat weigh _______ underwater compared to a person who is lean.

A

less

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8
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Between 2017 and 2018, approximately ______ of american adults over the age 20 years were either obese or extrmely obese.

A

50%

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9
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A person with central-body obesity has a body that is _____ shaped and a person with lower-body fat distribution has a body that is _____ shaped.

A

apple; pear

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10
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Choose the seious health problems that are associated with obesity’

Non alcholic fatty liver disease
Vascular Disease
Influenza Pneumonia
Metabolic Syndrome

A

Metabolic Syndrome

Non alcholic fatty liver disease
Vascular Disease

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11
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Obese individuals often have ____ medical care costs than ppl w/ healthy body weights

A

greater

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12
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Angela weighs 61 kg and is 1.6 meters tall. Calculate her BMI, rounding to the nearest whole number.

A

24

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13
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The calories that cells use to cary out their activities is called _____

A

energy output

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14
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The technique used upon the diff. btwn the weight on a standard scale & that during submersion in water is called ____ _____

A

underwater weighinh

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15
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Central-body obesity is :

not linked w/an increased health risk
symbolic of extra visceral fat stores
more common in men
sometime described as having an “apple” body shape

A

symbolic of extra visceral fat stores
more common in men
sometime described as having an “apple” body shape

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16
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A person’s _______ is about 10% higher than his or her ________.

A

RMR ; BMR

17
Q

Factors that increase a person’s basal metabolic rate include:

very-low calorie intakr
periods of growth
tall stature
caffeine

A

periods of growth
tall stature
caffeine

18
Q

When calculating your estimated energy requirement, you will need to incorporate your….

A

weight
height
age

19
Q

Apple-shaped (central-body fat distribution) obesity is associated w/

A

increased risks for serious, chronic diseases
men w/an apple body shaped

20
Q

Minimal number of calories the body uses to support vitasl activities

A

BMR

21
Q

Bosy’s rate of energy use a few hours after resting and eating

A

RMR

22
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_____ methods of measuring energy expenditure are generally complex and require sophisticated laboratory tools

A

Direct

23
Q

Factors of energy output method :

digestion
physical activity
dietary supplement intake
metabolism

A

metabolism
physical activity
digestion

24
Q

Which of the following best describes the energy ba;ance equation?

Energy Input > Energy Output
Energy Input < Energy Output
Energy Input = Energy Output

A

Energy Input = Energy Output

25
Q

Choose the accurate statements that explain why energy why energy balance is complex process:

metablic rates are the same for most ppl
weight gain varies even with the same amount of overfeeding
calorie deficits produce specific weight losses
weight loss produces differing fat and lean mass losses

A

weight gain varies even with the same amount of overfeeding

weight loss produces differing fat and lean mass losses

26
Q

Genetic factors that can play a role in the developement of obesity incude:

activity level
hormone production
metabolic rate
body frame

A

hormione production
metabolic rate
body frame

27
Q

Energy _____ occurs when calorie intake matches calorie expenditure

A

balance or equilibrium

28
Q

Which hormone promotes glucose and fatty acid uptake, inhibits lipolysis and promotes the production of new fat cells?

estrogen
glucagon
epinephrine
insulin

A

insulin

29
Q

What is the feeling of fullness after consuming food

A

satiety

30
Q

Choose factors that decrease body fat accumulation:

healthy sleep
physical activity
lack of sunlight
mindful eating practices

A

healthy sleep
physical activity
mindful eating practices

31
Q

Choose roles of insulin in eenrgy balance:

inhibits adipogenesis (production of new fat cells)
promotes glucose and fatty acid uptake
promotes trigylcerides synthesis in the liver
inhibits lipolysis in fat cells

A

promotes glucose and fatty acid uptake

inhibits lipolysis in fat cells

promotes trigylcerides synthesis in the liver

32
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Genetic factos that can play a role in the development of obesity include:

body frame
meabolic rate
activity level
hormone level

A

body frame
metabolic rate
hormone production

33
Q

Fad diets _____:

rely on testimonials for evidence of effectiveness
are supported by health professionals
offer a “quick fix” to your weight problem
limit food selections to a few food groups

A

rely on testimonials for evidence of effectiveness

offer a “quick fix” to your weight problem
limit food selections to a few food groups

34
Q

Choose the true statements about mindfulness:

involves formal meditation practice and informal daily mindfulness practices
has been shown to be moderately effective for weight loss
may reduce emotional eating
focuses on the past and future events

A

involves formal meditation practice and informal daily mindfulness practices
has been shown to be moderately effective for weight loss
may reduce emotional eating

35
Q

The practice of living and responding to the present moment with an attitude of observance and nonjudgement is called ____

A

mindfulness

36
Q

People w/hypothypothyrodism may experience :

reduced metabolic rate
fatigue
increased tolerance to the cold
weight gain

A

reduced metabolic rate
fatigue
weight gain

37
Q

A person taking a ________ inhibitor for weight loss for weight loss often takes a multiple vitamin supplement to replace fat-soluable vitamins lost when fat digestion is reduced by 30%.

A

lipase

38
Q

_____ medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of obesity.

A

biriatric

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