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Which of these is the rationale for the fat cell theory of obesity?


A) Fat cell number increases dramatically after puberty.
B) Fat cell number in an adult can decrease only by fasting.
C) Fat cell number increases most readily in late childhood and early puberty.
D) Weight gain from overeating in adults takes place primarily by increasing the number of fat cells.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Discuss the various factors related to the role of insufficient physical activity in energy balance.

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Which of the following defines the body's set point?


A) minimum weight of a person
B) maximum weight of a person
C) point at which a person's weight plateaus before dropping again quickly
D) point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which one of the following represents a common environmental influence on eating behaviours?


A) Eating while performing hard physical work.
B) Socializing with strangers during a meal often leads to reduced food intake.
C) Having to walk to the grocery store to purchase food before preparing it.
D) Being in a pleasant atmosphere often lengthens the time of the meal but not the amount of food eaten.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Discuss the roles of leptin, ghrelin, adiponectin, and PYY in the regulation of food intake and energy storage.

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Discuss differences in fat cell metabolism between males and females.

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Of the following, which one is among the recommended strategies for weight gain in an underweight person?


A) behaviour modification training
B) increased physical activity, especially endurance training
C) forced awakening during the night for supplemental meals and snacks
D) consumption of regular meals and snacks that provide high-kcalorie foods in small volumes

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Compare and contrast the theory, applicability, and success of the Atkins diet with that of the Ornish diet.

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What is the best approach to weight loss?


A) Avoid foods containing carbohydrates.
B) Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake.
C) Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss.
D) Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following proteins mimics the glucose-lowering effects of insulin?


A) PYY
B) resistin
C) leptin
D) visfatin

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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MATCHING a.1 b.2 c.10 d.40 e.60 f.66 g.Leptin h.Orlistat i.Ghrelin j.Cellulite k.Set point l.White fat m.Adiponectin n.Brown fat o.Ephedrine p.Liposuction q.Phentermine r.Lipoprotein lipase s.Hypertrophic obesity t.Hyperplastic obesity -Percentage of Canadian adults considered overweight

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In order for weight loss to be effective, one's caloric expenditure should exceed one's energy intake by approximately how many kcalories?


A) 500 kcal
B) 550 kcal
C) 600 kcal
D) 650 kcal

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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From which of the following areas of the body do women have the most difficulty in losing weight?


A) breasts
B) stomach
C) legs
D) hips

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following proteins protects against type 2 diabetes?


A) PYY
B) leptin
C) ghrelin
D) adiponectin

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Discuss the importance of carbohydrate selection and of sugar alternatives in a weight-loss program.

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Which of the following weight-loss products has Health Canada placed a partial ban on its sale?


A) ephedrine
B) yohimbine
C) chromium
D) chitosan

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Describe the effects of socializing during meal times on quantity of food consumed.

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What percentage of people in Canada who use non-prescription weight-loss products have a normal weight?


A) 5 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 20 percent
D) 35 percent

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Describe the benefits of regular physical activity as an aid to weight-loss dieting.

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MATCHING a.1 b.2 c.10 d.40 e.60 f.66 g.Leptin h.Orlistat i.Ghrelin j.Cellulite k.Set point l.White fat m.Adiponectin n.Brown fat o.Ephedrine p.Liposuction q.Phentermine r.Lipoprotein lipase s.Hypertrophic obesity t.Hyperplastic obesity -A theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by internal controls

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