PUBH, chapter 12

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What are gimmicks used by some diet books?

-combining foods in specific ways. -matching eating to blood types

People with very low body fat may suffer from which of the following?

-eating disorders -muscle wastage -fatigue

Metabolic syndrome is associated with which of the following conditions?

-hypertension -insulin resistance -chronic inflammation

A medicine can cause weight loss if it does which of the following?

-increases feelings of fullness. -reduces feelings of hunger

People on a safe and effective weight loss program should plan to lose how many pounds per week?

05.2

What is the margin of error in bioelectrical impedance analysis?

3-4%

Essential fat comprises ______% of men's body weight.

3-5

For women, a waist circumference greater but not less than ______ inches is associated with a greater risk for chronic disease.

35

Women with less than ______% body fat are considered underweight.

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What is the term for an extreme dissatisfaction with a person's own body image?

Body dysmorphic disorder

what does metabolic syndrome includes?

Insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, unhealthy cholesterol levels, chronic inflammation, and abdominal fat.

Which of the following are examples of foods that are high in energy density?

cookies ice cream potato chips

It is possible to lose weight when you maintain a(n) ______ energy balance.

negative

according to the set-point theory

our bodies are designed to maintain a healthy and generally stable weight within a narrow range

In the carbohydrate-insulin model, what is the primary cause of obesity?

overeating refined carbohydrates

What is the general term for total body weight that is above the recommended range for good health?

overweight

Essential fat comprises ______% of women's body weight.

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Overweight is defined as

total body weight above the recommended range for good health

Chronic conditions commonly associated with obesity include ______.

Diabetes Sleep disorders cancer

What is the disease that disrupts normal metabolism, interfering with cells' ability to take in glucose for energy production?

Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following are common side effects of weight loss drugs?

Headaches Nervousness Sleeplessness

many overweight and obese people suffer from a group of symptoms, called ____________ syndrome

metabolic


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