Score for this quiz:70out of 75
Submitted Oct 26 at 4:28pm
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Question 1
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Approximately what percent of the world’s population was estimated to be
overweight and obese in 2015? (Chooi et al.)
12%
25%
39%
57%
71%
Question 2
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An adult with a BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2is classified as (Chooi
et al.)
Underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese
Question 3
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Between 1980 and 2015, which two regions had the highest prevalence of
overweight and obesity? (Chooi et al.)
American and European regions
European and Eastern Mediterranean regions
American and West Pacific regions
Eastern Mediterranean and South Asia Pacific regions
I Question 4
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Obesity results from chronic positive energy balance, which is defined as
(Chooi et al.)
Dietary energy intake is less than energy expenditure
Dietary energy intake is equal to energy expenditure
Dietary energy intake is greater than energy expenditure
None of these options is correct.
Question 5
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Obesity increases the risk for developing which of the following? (Chooi et
al.)
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiovascular disease
Several types of cancer
Musculoskeletal disorders
All of the above
Question 6
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Which of the following correctly describes obesity trends in high-income
countries? (Chooi et al.)
Obesity is more prevalent among adults in wealthy urban environments
Obesity is more prevalent among women than men
Obesity affects both sexes and all ages
Obesity is disproportionately greater in highly educated males than females
Question 7
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Between 1980 and 2015, the age-standardized prevalence of overweight
increased by nearly (Chooi et al.)
10%
25%
40%
50%
75%
Question 8
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Globally, the prevalence of obesity is generally higher in women than men in
all age groups, with sex differences being maximal between _____. (Chooi et
al.)
20-44 years old
35-55 years old
45-49 years old
50-65 years old
Question 9
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Some research suggests that metabolic dysregulation is caused by unique
cellular responses to (Schelbert, KB)
Vigorous physical activity
Moderate intensity physical activity
Low intensity physical activity
Inactivity
Question 10
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Low levels of adiponectin are associated with dysfunctional adipocytes and
obesity. Which of the following is a pathophysiological result of low
adiponectin? (Schelbert, KB)
Development of insulin resistance
Development of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Development of atherosclerosis
All of the above
Question 11
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Which of the following are comorbidities of obesity? (Schelbert, KB)
Cardiovascular disease
Asthma
GERD
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Several types of cancer
All of the above
Question 12
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According to research cited in the Schelbert article, obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) may be the causal pathway between obesity and the development of
asthma.
True
False
I Question 13
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What percent of obese patients have gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)? (Schelbert, KB)
9%
15%
30%
90%
Question 14
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According to Schelbert, the relationship of obesity to metabolic dysfunction
lies in abdominal obesity, not in BMI.
True
False
Question 15
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Local and systemic inflammation results when free fatty acids (FFA) are
deposited in non-adipocyte sites such as the (Schelbert, KB)
Liver and muscle
Liver and stomach
Muscle and kidneys
Stomach and pancreas
Question 16
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According to the Schelbert article, the obesity epidemic is driven by
Only behaviorally dependent factors
Only involuntary factors
A combination of behaviorally dependent and involuntary factors
None of these is correct
Question 17
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can modulate appetite-regulating hormones,
resulting in (Schelbert, KB)
Weight loss
Weight gain
Loss of appetite
No change in weight
Question 18
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Which type of fat is most correlated with metabolic dysfunction? (Schelbert,
KB)
Subcutaneous abdominal fat
Visceral adipose tissue
Both of the above are correct
None of the above are correct
Question 19
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Which comorbidity of obesity is a degenerative joint disorder caused by
persistent loading during joint movement and locomotion? (Schelbert, KB)
Osteoarthritis
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Asthma
Plantar fasciitis
Question 20
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The American College of Sports Medicine states that _____ minutes of
moderate intensity physical activity per week is effective in preventing
weight gain. (Romieu et al.)
60-75
75-100
100-145
150-250
175-300
Question 21
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Measurements of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio are clear
indicators of visceral versus subcutaneous fat compartments. (Romieu et al.)
True
False
Question 22
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Which of the following factors influences energy balance? (Romieu et al.)
Individual experiences
External factors to which people are exposed
Food and beverages
Local and national policies
All of the above
Question 23
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What relatively recent changes have led to alteration of traditional dietary
patterns in Low- and Middle-Income Countries? (Romieu et al.)
Rapid economic growth and urbanization
Increased consumption of highly processed food
Less nutrient dense diets
Increased intake of sugar-sweetened beverages
All of the above
Question 24
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How many minutes of exercise weekly is recommended to support weight
maintenance after weight loss? (Romieu et al.)
75 minutes
120 minutes
150 minutes
190 minutes
> 250 minutes
Question 25
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Daily consumption of sugary beverages increases children’s risk of being
overweight by what percent? (Romieu et al.)
15%
25%
30%
55%
Question 26
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Meta-analysis indicates that each increment of sugary drink per day is
associated with increased BMI in children and weight gain in adults. (Romieu
et al.)
True
False
Question 27
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Cohort studies in the United States reported that study participants had
better diet quality and lower weight gain in adulthood in all of the following
eating plansexcept(Romieu et al.)
Mediterranean diet
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH diet)
Alternate Health Eating Index
Keto diet
Question 28
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How has the prevalence of childhood obesity in Low- and Middle-Income
Countries changed since 1990? (Romieu et al.)
It has decreased by half
It has more than doubled
It has tripled
It has quadrupled
Question 29
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For most people, weight gain during adulthood is driven by (Romieu et al.)
Gain in water weight
Gain in muscle mass
Gain in fat mass
None of the above
Question 30
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Which foods, although high in energy density, have not been found to be
obesogenic? (Romieu et al.)
Nuts and olive oil
Fast foods
Processed starches
Foods with added sugars
Trans fats
Quiz Score:70out of 75
