Body Weight & Body

The size acceptance movement is also known as the ______ movement.

"fit and fat"

Worldwide, what is the estimated percentage of people around the world who are obese?

13%

Because a pound of body fat stores about this many calories, you will need to decrease your total calorie intake for the week by this same number of calories to lose one pound of weight.

3,500

Which of the following statements regarding surgical options for weight loss are true?

Gastric surgery should not be used as a first-line approach to obesity. Typical weight loss after surgery is greater than weight loss with medication.

How are non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT) related in different people?

NEAT and EAT are both highly variable.

What are reasons weight-loss drugs are not recommended for anyone who is obese?

They can have side effects. They require medical supervision.

A fully grown adult with a body mass index that is 18.5 to 24.9 would probably be considered

a healthy weight.

What are characteristics of a healthy body weight?

acceptable body mass index body composition with an acceptable amount of fat fat distribution that is not a risk factor for illness absence of medical conditions

For which of the following groups is Overeaters Anonymous generally best suited?

binge eaters persons with emotional issues related to weight

How can local governments promote healthy foods?

by providing tax breaks for stores selling healthy food by setting aside land for community gardens by making loans cheaper for supermarkets in under served areas

Fad diets typically follow a pattern of altering the balance of which of the following components? (Select all that apply.)

carbohydrates protein fat

A new diet must be which of the following in order to work well?

compatible safe holistic

The size acceptance movement aims to change the focus of health from weight loss to weight

management.

Diet drugs and surgical procedures are two types of ______ strategies to treating obesity. (Remember to type only one word in the blank.)

medical

Which of the following describes a SMART goal in the context of weight management?

setting specific guidelines to achieve a specific goal

An estimate of the amount of energy required to process the food an individual eats is known as the

thermic effect of food.