Weight loss

Question 1

is there a superior weight loss diet?

Answer 1

no study has proven one diet is superior

Question 2

low fat, low carbohydrates, balanced, low calorie and Meditarranean style (high intake of monounsaturated fats, vegetables, grains, low intake of red meat)

Answer 2

Mediterranean style food

Question 3

low carbohydrates diets

Answer 3

produce rapid weight loss initially and mor eeffective than short term low fat diet

Question 4

long term studies have shown

Answer 4

no sustained weight loss compared low fat diet at one year

Question 5

low carbohydrate diets are

Answer 5

may have reduced cardiovascular and all cause mortality

but increased unpleasant GI effects (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, and reduced exercise tolerance

Question 6

weight loss is best achieved with

Answer 6

high intensity behavioral therapy >14 sessions of >6 months duration) delivered by a trained interventionalist and need regular self monitoring of weight, and calorie intake

Question 7

first steps to losing weight is by

Answer 7

reducing calorie intake by at least 500 Kcal/day
physical activity >150 minutes weekly
comprehensive behavioral therapy

Question 8

which modality can help with lowering weight?

Answer 8

face to face interventions and then those by phone or electrical based interventions

Question 9

surgical therapy with bariatric surgery is recommended with

Answer 9

BMI>40 or BMI of 35 or greater and obesity related comorbid conditions

Question 10

how much physical activity needs to be done for weight loss?

Answer 10

> 150 minutes week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Question 11

what is more important calorie restriction or exercise?

Answer 11

calorie restriction