A body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is called ________
correct answers Morbid Obesity
Which of the following is NOT a common life-long problem following surgery for morbid
obesity? correct answers Increased resistance to infection
Maria typically eats 2000 kcals per day. How many calories per day should she strive to consume
if she wanted to safely lose one pound per week? correct answers 1500 kcals
What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing
his or her level of physical activity? correct answers The individual will lose mostly lean body
tissue
Leptin is a hormone produced by ________ cells. correct answers Adipose cells
About 5 to ________ percent of our total energy output is attributable to the thermic effect of
food. correct answers 10
What is a multifactorial disease? correct answers a disease that has many different causes
Serena is 5'8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena's BMI indicates that she is ________ correct
answers Overweight
Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins
to increase at a BMI greater than ________. correct answers 30
Approximately ________ percent of children who are obese maintain their higher weight as
adults. correct answers 70