CHAPTER 9 - HUN 1201 - CENGAGE
POST-TEST
Weight loss serves as a signal to the gene that produces ____, saying "Make more of
the enzyme that stores fat." - ANS-Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL)
With weight loss, fat cells? - ANS-Decrease in Size ONLY
What substance maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy
expenditure in response to adipose tissue? - ANS-Leptin
Which substance is secreted primarily by the stomach cells and promotes eating and
weight gain by increasing smell sensitivity, stimulating appetite, and promoting efficient
energy storage? - ANS-Ghrelin
Brown adipose tissue __(A)__ stored energy as __(B)__? - ANS-(A) = Release & (B) =
Heat
Fast-food restaurants have significantly contributed to the development of obesity for all
of the following reasons EXCEPT:
(A) = A "supersize" portion of fries delivers more than 600 kcals.
(B) = Energy-dense foods in combination with large portion sizes are offered.
(C) = People buy large portions and combinations, perceiving them to be a great value.
(D) = Close proximity of fast-food establishments does not increase the risk of obesity.
(E) = Portion sizes are currently 2 to 8 times larger than standard serving sizes. -
ANS-(D) = Close proximity of fast-food establishments does not increase the risk of
obesity.
An individual is considered obese if his/her body BMI is equal to or greater than? -
ANS-30
Weight loss is recommended for those who are obese and for those who are overweight
with 1 or more obesity-related risk factors. All of the following are obesity-related risk
factors EXCEPT:
(A) = Hypertension
(B) = Osteoporosis
(C) = Abnormal Blood Lipids
(D) = Diabetes or Prediabetes
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