HUNEnergy balance and weight management quiz

The classification of underweight is achieved when the BMI first drops below

18.5

What is the normal body mass index?

20-24

Which statement is true of body mass index?

It correlates with disease risks.

Which of the following is a feature of gastric surgery for the treatment of clinically severe obesity?

It diminishes the amount of food that can be eaten without GI distress.

Which of the following is the best evidence that environment must play a role in obesity?

The rate of obesity has been rising while the gene pool has remained relatively constant.

What is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

0.5-2 lbs/week

Hamwi formula to calculate female

100 lbs first 5 ft +5 for extra inch

Hamwi formula to calculate male

106 lbs for 5 ft +6 lbs for extra inch

For an average person exercise will burn how much of their daily energy intake?

40%

Which factor has the most influence on the body's metabolic rate?

Amount of lean body tissue

What is the main explanation for the difference in basal metabolic rates between males and females of the same body weight?

Males have a higher percentage of lean body mass

processes that are part of the BMR

breathing heart rate body temp immune functions

How can you increase your BMR?

build muscle

Gastric bypass patients become dependent for life on what?

cobalamin injections (B-12)

thermic effect of Coca-Cola Candy Raw veggies Steak, rare

low thermic effect low thermic effect high thermic effect high thermic effect

The TEF stands for what?

thermic effect of food

BMI categories

underweight: below 18 normal: 18-25 overweight: 25-30 obese: 30-35 clinically obese: 35+

What is the best approach to weight loss?

Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure.