Question 1

The prescription drug orlistat (Xenical,marketed as Alli)has a number of unpleasant side effects but works to promote weight loss by

Accepted Answer

A) increasing resting metabolic rate. 
B) inhibiting the digestion of fat. 
C) suppressing appetite. 
D) increasing water loss. 
A) increasing resting metabolic rate. 
B) inhibiting the digestion of fat. 
C) suppressing appetite. 
D) increasing water loss.

Question 2

A mother's decision to bottle-feed her baby,as opposed to breast-feeding,would increase the child's chances of becoming obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is

Accepted Answer

A) leptin. 
B) adrenaline. 
C) ghrelin. 
D) insulin. 
A) leptin. 
B) adrenaline. 
C) ghrelin. 
D) insulin.

Question 4

The surge in obesity rates around the world has become known as

Accepted Answer

A) the obesogenic world syndrome. 
B) globesity. 
C) global overnourishment. 
D) third-world obesity. 
A) the obesogenic world syndrome. 
B) globesity. 
C) global overnourishment. 
D) third-world obesity.

Question 5

Some forms of cancer are associated with obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Middle-age weight gain is attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) slower BMR. 
B) less physical activity. 
C) age-related muscle loss. 
D) age-related appetite increase. 
A) slower BMR. 
B) less physical activity. 
C) age-related muscle loss. 
D) age-related appetite increase.

Question 7

Allen has just eaten a large meal and pushes his plate away,unable to eat any more.He is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) hunger. 
C) appetite. 
D) satiety. 
A) adaptive thermogenesis. 
B) hunger. 
C) appetite. 
D) satiety.

The prescription drug orlistat (Xenical,marketed as Alli)has a number of unpleasant side effects but works to promote weight loss by

A mother's decision to bottle-feed her baby,as opposed to breast-feeding,would increase the child's chances of becoming obese.

A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is

The surge in obesity rates around the world has become known as

Some forms of cancer are associated with obesity.

Middle-age weight gain is attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Allen has just eaten a large meal and pushes his plate away,unable to eat any more.He is experiencing

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The prescription drug orlistat (Xenical,marketed as Alli)has a number of unpleasant side effects but works to promote weight loss by

A mother's decision to bottle-feed her baby,as opposed to breast-feeding,would increase the child's chances of becoming obese.

A hormone produced in the stomach that is referred to as the "hunger hormone" is

The surge in obesity rates around the world has become known as

Some forms of cancer are associated with obesity.

Middle-age weight gain is attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT

Allen has just eaten a large meal and pushes his plate away,unable to eat any more.He is experiencing

Accessing Your Health

Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You

Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Promoting Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

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