Exam 14: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

According to the 2006 Canadian clinical practice guidelines, what is the minimum BMI requirement for bariatric surgery if the patient is otherwise healthy.

A body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is called:

Casey would like to lose 0.9 kg in one week. His present energy expenditure is 3 500 kcals a day. Assuming he would like to lose weight without making changes to his energy expenditure, approximately how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?

Which of the following assessment techniques can be used to evaluate an individual's fat distribution pattern?

Which of the following people would have the lowest risk of developing health problems?

A parent approaches you because their doctor told them that their child was obese. The parent would like to know if they should be concerned or if the child will just "grow out of" the condition. How would you respond? Explain why or why not.

Which of the following methods would provide the most accurate estimate of a person's body fat?

For the average person, approximately ________ percent of their total daily energy expenditure is attributable to basal metabolism.

Which component of energy expenditure is the most variable from one individual to another?

Which of the following weight-loss medications was banned in 2000 because it caused the deaths of several people due to brain hemorrhages?

Xing has just returned from a visit to the doctor where he was told that his BMI is 28 kg/m² and his waist circumference is 103 cm. Xing is Chinese. He tells you that he is not concerned with his results because BMI does not measure actual percent body fat. Would you agree or disagree? Explain why?

About ________ percent of our daily energy expenditure is attributable to the thermic effect of food.

According to the National Weight Control Registry a majority of people who were able to maintain their weight loss reported changes in:

Marla rarely eats during the day, however, at night she has difficulty sleeping and spends her time snacking. What disorder is she likely to have? What are the health concerns with this disorder?

The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is an individual's:

A patient with anorexia nervosa has been undergoing treatment in the hospital for several months now. She has made excellent progress and is preparing to leave the hospital. The Registered Dietitian working with her would likely counsel her to:

Which of the following is a prescription weight-loss medication currently available in Canada?

Which of the following is an appetite stimulating hormone produced by the stomach?

Jessica always works out on the stair master for hours after eating a huge meal. This type of behavior is common in:

What type of weight loss will an individual experience by restricting calories but not increasing his or her level of physical activity?