The prescription weight loss drug _____ works on the brain's neurotransmitters to suppress appetite.
a. orlistat
b. phentermine
c. Olestra
d. Xenical
e. Belviq
Q. 2What is the typical communication style of someone from the Pacific Islands? If the client feels the counselor is being judgmental, how might this affect communication?
Q. 3Which statement could you credibly make for meaningful weight loss?
a. Laxatives promote weight loss.
b. Hot baths speed up metabolism.
c. Grapefruit juice melts body fat.
d. Unwise weight-loss techniques can be dangerous.
e. Certain creams rubbed on the skin can break up fat.
Q. 4Describe some of the unique physical problems that former refugees from Southeast Asia face.
Q. 5Due to harmful effects reported by consumers, the over-the-counter amphetamine-like substance _____ was banned by the FDA.
a. ephedrine
b. pyruvate
c. chitosan
d. yohimbe
e. Xenical
Q. 6What is the meaning of emptying your plate versus leaving some food at the end of a meal in Southeast Asia?
Q. 7The question of whether a person should lose weight depends on _____.
a. the neighborhood they live in
b. the monetary cost of weight loss
c. whether the FDA approves weight loss drugs
d. the individual's weight status
e. basal metabolic rate
Q. 8What are the three principles included in Filipino cooking?
Q. 9Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight?
a. lipoprotein lipase
b. set-point theory
c. learned behavior
d. genetics
e. aggravated satiety syndrome