Question

QUESTION 5

1. The most accurate method for diagnosing obesity is ___________

   		underwater weighing
   		dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
   		skinfold thickness
   		body mass index

QUESTION 6

1. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by all of the following except __________

   		refusal to eat
   		purging
   		secretive bingeing
   		misuse of laxatives

QUESTION 7

1. Which protein produced in fat tissue regulates body weight by signaling the brain about changes in body fat stores?

   		thyroid hormone
   		ghrelin
   		leptin
   		cholecystochinin

QUESTION 8

1. Regarding body weight and factors impacting it, all of the following are correct statements, except ______________

   		research suggests that genetics play a minor role
   		Those with limited incomes tend to have a greater risk of obesity
   		Marfan syndrome and anorexia nervosa tend to cause a person to have limited fat stores
   		A sound weight loss program may include control of energy intake, regular physical activity, and control of problem behaviors.

QUESTION 9

1. All of the following raise basal metabolic rate except _____________

   		fever
   		increase in thyroid hormone secretion
   		during adolescence
   		physical activity
   		eating one meal a day

QUESTION 10

1. Which of the following statements about Dr. Atkins' diet is correct?

   		person is restricting amount of carbohydrate intake to less than 100 g/day
   		there is a risk of developing ketosis
   		Because of low carbohydrate intake, stored glycogen is depleted, which makes the person easy to get tired.
   		may develop constipation due to lack of fibers in the diet
   		excessive protein intake may lead to fat and increased weight as protein doe not get stored.
   		all statements are correct.

Answer 1

Answer q 5

BMI(Body mass index)

Reason-- it is a simple neumeric measurement that provide the status of weight and thickness or thinness of a particular individual. due to the increasing problem of obesity, BMI is an attempt to qualify the amount of tissue mass in a person and then categories over weight or obase , based on that values

Answer q 6

Refusal to eat

Reason--- Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder . In this condition patient have abnormal or disturbed eating habits. there is an episode of over eating and later vomitting, misuse laxatives or enemas to get rid of weight gain .

Answer q 7

Leptin

Reasons--Leptin has a major role in the reduction of body weight. It direct the central nervous system (hypothalmus)in the brain to adjust the dietary intake and prevent weight gai

Answer q 9

During adolescence

Answer q 10

There is a risk of developing ketosis

-may develop constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet

-Because of low carbohydrate intake,stored glycogen is depleted,which make the person easy to get tired.