Exam 7: Managing Your Weight

For both men and women,a waist-to-hip (WHR)ratio of more than ____ is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 

Although scientists are skeptical,  random trials have shown which CAM practice as more effective than lifestyle modification in reducing BMI and weight?​ 

Waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index are measures of body____________________.

Where does binge eating rank as an eating disorder? Describe at least three characteristics of binge eating,and the overall physiological and psychological effects of the disorder.

BMI is a(n)____ formula that correlates with body fat.

One reason that people who eat low-fat food and drink diet sodas still gain weight is because they ____.

According to the National Weight Control Registry,how do people who succeed in losing weight maintain their new,healthier lifestyle?​

Summarize the risks and relative success of three types of bariatric procedures for the treatment of severe obesity.

A BMI of 30 or over marks the point at which excess weight first increases the risk of disease. 

Identify five factors at play in the increasing numbers of overweight and obese Americans.

Which group has the lowest obesity rate? 

Match the items with the appropriate description. -condition with BMI of 40 or higher

Continuing to eat even when you are no longer hungry is a sign of ____________________ overeating.

A BMI of 25 or greater defines ____________________ and marks the point at which excess weight increases the risk of disease.

In a gastric bypass,surgeons reroute ____________________ around part of the upper intestine to block absorption of calories and nutrients.

A key component of a successful diet for women is a recommended daily caloric intake of ____________________ calories.

Which characteristic applies to "central" obesity?​ 

Which concept states that body immersed in a fluid is buoyed by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid?​ 

Which adverse reaction can occur when taking Belviq,a medication used to treat patients with severe obesity?​ 

Generally,people with anorexia nervosa are ____.