Chapter 9 – Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

Chapter 9 – Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

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Multiple Choice

Questions for Section 9.1 Overweight and Obesity

d      271(K)                   01.  According to body mass index values, what fraction of the U.S. adult population is considered overweight or obese?

1. 1/10
2. 1/6
3. 1/3
4. 2/3

b      271(K)                   02.  According to body mass index figures, what percentage of people aged 2-19 years are overweight or obese?

1. 12
2. 33
3. 48
4. 68

b      272(K)                   03.  Which of the following describes a trend of worldwide obesity?

1. Nowadays, obesity is not seen in developing countries
2. Prevalence of obesity has leveled out in the last few years
3. The cut-off figure of the BMI for obesity varies from country to country
4. The obesity in other countries does not seem to increase risks for chronic diseases

b      272(A)                   04.  What is the classification of a person who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and 202 lbs?

1. Underweight
2. Healthy weight
3. Overweight
4. Obese

b      272(K)                   05.  Which of the following is a characteristic of fat cell development?

1. The amount of fat in the body is substantially determined by the size of the fat cells
2. More and larger fat cells are found in obese people compared with healthy-weight persons
3. Fat cell number increases most readily during early adulthood, when energy expenditure declines
4. Fat cells may enlarge but not increase in number upon reaching the age of 50 in males and reaching menopause in women