Why are people who consume many of their carbohydrates in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) more apt to overeat than people who consume carbohydrates in the form of starches or sucrose (table sugar)?
Q. 2The accumulation of excess visceral fat in the body may lead to health complications because:
a. the fat is more quickly mobilized and released into the bloodstream as HDL cholesterol.
b. it can lead to chronic inflammation, which has been linked to heart disease.
c. the fat accumulates in the upper chest area, which can interfere with lung function.
d. the fat distribution is resistant to physical exercise.
e. it is associated with the pear body profile.
Q. 3How are carbohydrates and diabetes related to each other?
Q. 4Successful weight maintainers:
a. avoid weighing themselves on a scale more than monthly.
b. avoid weight-loss support programssuch as Weight Watchers.
c. monitor energy nutrient proportions rather thanoverall food energy of the diet.
d. have never experienced weight cycling.
e. exercise regularly.
Q. 5Discuss why the statement carbohydrates make us fat is not accurate considering peoples' diets in other parts of the world.
Q. 6Complications immediately following obesity surgery often include all of the following except:
a. dehydration.
b. infection.
c. high blood pressure.
d. nausea.
e. low blood glucose.
Q. 7Why is there such a strong connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
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