Which condition is NOT a result of obesity?
a. diabetes
b. osteoporosis
c. hypertension
d. adipokineimbalance
e. sleep apnea
Q. 2Why is it important to develop an eating plan that incorporates adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety in order to prevent or delay the development of a nutrition-related chronic condition?
Q. 3What is NOT a risk of being underweight?
a. earlier death during a famine or siege
b. higher risk of developing heart disease
c. greater risk of starvation when suffering from cancer
d. higher risk of death following surgery
e. greater risk of malnutrition when hospitalized
Q. 4Bulimia is more prevalent than anorexia nervosa and is more common in women than men.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 5Society plays a role in eating disorders because rates ofeating disorders in non-Western cultures increase whenthinness is accepted as an ideal.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 6High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets have been shown to be much more effective than other low-calorie plans in promoting successful weight loss.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 7The set-point theory states that the body's regulatory controls will maintain body weight over time and resist efforts to lose weight by dieting.
a. True
b. False
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Q. 8Leptin is a hormone produced by the body to stimulate the appetite and encourage eating.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false