A regular program of _____ increases lean body mass and reduces fat mass without weight loss.
a. walking
b. strength building
c. swimming
d. jogging
e. tennis
Q. 2Amphetamines are no longer used as a weight-loss method because they _____.
a. caused kidney stones
b. caused heart and blood pressure problems although they are not addictive
c. are highly addictive although they do not cause other side effects
d. caused kidney stones, heart, and blood pressure problems
e. caused heart and blood pressure problems, and are highly addictive
Q. 3Which weight-loss approach works by partially blocking fat absorption in the intestines?
a. orlistat
b. Meridia
c. gastric bypass surgery
d. lap-band surgery
e. liposuction
Q. 4The use of weight-control programs that include _____ lead to greater weight loss.
a. dietary changes only
b. physical activity only
c. herbal remedies only
d. dietary changes and physical activity
e. physical activity and herbal remedies
Q. 5Which diet pill is currently approved for use in the United States?
a. orlistat
b. ephedra
c. amphetamines
d. Redux
e. Meridia
Q. 6People who regain lost weight often _____.
a. exercise regularly
b. eat breakfast
c. cope with problems by eating
d. choose low-fat foods
e. track their dietary intake
Q. 7Gastric bypass surgery is approved for use by the FDA for _____.
a. adults and adolescents with a BMI over 35 kg/m2
b. adults with a BMI over 35 kg/m2
c. adults and adolescents with a BMI over 40 kg/m2
d. adults with a BMI over 40 kg/m2
e. adults and adolescents with a BMI over 45 kg/m2
Q. 8What is the field of medicine concerned with weight loss?
a. nephrology
b. hematology
c. abdominal radiology
d. anesthesiology
e. bariatrics
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