Attitudes toward people who are obese tend to be:
a. negative.
b. neutral.
c. positive.
d. mixed.
Q. 2The prevalence of obesity is increasing:
a. linearly.
b. more and more rapidly.
c. in children and decreasing in adults.
d. more in men than in women.
Q. 3In counseling overweight clients, clinical dietitians should begin with:
a. a diet plan.
b. gathering information about dietary habits.
c. information about health risks associated with overweight.
d. plans for long-term follow-up.
Q. 4Class 3 obesity is defined as BMI above:
a. 27 kg/m2.
b. 30 kg/m2.
c. 35 kg/m2.
d. 40 kg/m2.
Q. 5One possible side effect of treatment with orlistat is that:
a. weight loss may be too rapid.
b. it may decrease absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
c. it may be addictive.
d. it may cause constipation.
Q. 6Drugs such as benzphetamine, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine, and phentermine are only approved for short-term use because:
a. they may cause too much weight loss.
b. they are related to addictive amphetamines.
c. long-term use has not been studied.
d. they may cause shortness of breath.
Q. 7Weight gain occurs when:
a. calories are eaten too late in the day.
b. the diet contains a high percentage of calories from fat.
c. the diet contains a high percentage of calories from high-fructose corn syrup.
d. calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure.
Q. 8In order to be eligible to use weight-loss medications, an otherwise healthy individual must have a body mass index (BMI) above:
a. 27 kg/m2.
b. 30 kg/m2.
c. 35 kg/m2.
d. 40 kg/m2.
Q. 9Individuals with a BMI above 40 kg/m2 may be eligible for:
a. surgery for treatment of obesity.
b. use of a handicap parking sign.
c. subsidies for participation in a weight loss program.
d. reduced-cost health club memberships.
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