Exam 10: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

A person's basal metabolic rate (BMR) and resting metabolic rate (RMR) remain relatively stable throughout adult life.

A small percentage of childhood obesity can be attributed to genetic factors.

The ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass is body composition.

When the body is in starvation mode or has been subject to a very-low-calorie diet, it will metabolize body fat to produce an alternate fuel for brain cells; this process is known as

Psychological, social, and economic factors can create obstacles to successful weight control.

The two major categories of weight-loss surgeries are bypass and malabsorption.

Research has found that there are health risks associated with how fat is distributed in the body. In which area of the body is fat the biggest risk to health?

Essential fat contributes to normal physiological functioning, while storage fat is the type overweight people need to shed.

Most individuals who are overweight are lazy and weak-willed and could lose weight if they made an effort.

Which hormone plays a significant role in appetite stimulation?

Large restaurant portions and "all you can eat" buffets have had little influence on Americans' eating habits.

The part of the brain that regulates appetite is the

Bob calculated his body mass index (BMI) to be 27. This classifies him as

The resting metabolic rate (RMR) is higher than the basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Obesity is a risk factor for

Today's youth tend to eat larger portions and exercise less than any previous generation.

A waist circumference greater than 35 inches in men and 40 inches in women may indicate increased health risks.

For some obese adults, gastric bypass surgery has been shown to be effective in treating

Susan finds that her hunger spikes in the afternoon and she looks for a snack to fill her up until dinner. What are three tips for sensible snacking?

Ghrelin is the hormone that signals the brain when you are full.