61.After gastric surgery, which of the following hormones is reduced, thus suppressing hunger?

a.leptin

b.adinopectin

c.ghrelin

d.PYY

62.Which of the following is a characteristic of the results of weight-loss surgery?

a.Hunger is only slightly suppressed.

b.Deficiencies of carbohydrate and fibre are common in the long term.

c.Dramatic improvements are seen in blood lipids, diabetes, and blood pressure.

d.Medical supervision in the postsurgery period is required only for the first 6–9 months.

63.Which of the following describes the research results regarding obese women in weight-loss programs?

a.They were mostly satisfied with a 15 percent reduction in weight.

b.They initially expected to lose unrealistic amounts of weight.

c.They typically lost about 30 percent more weight than researchers predicted.

d.They experienced fewer psychological benefits than expected after losing weight.

64.In a weight reduction regimen, the most realistic time frame for losing 10 percent of initial body weight is which of the following times?

a.6 weeks

b.3 months

c.6 months

d.1 year

65.Which of these is a safe rate of weight loss on a long-term basis for most overweight people?

a.0.5–1 kg/week

b.1.4 – 1.8 kg/week

c.5 percent body weight/month

d.10 percent body weight/month

66.Which one of the following is a sensible guideline for diet plans?

a.Consume low-fat foods only.

b.Eat rapidly to avoid prolonged contact with food.

c.Adjust energy intake downward as weight loss progresses.

d.Skip breakfast but eat a mid-morning snack.

67.As a general rule, which of the following is the minimum number of kcalories per day necessary to ensure nutritional adequacy in an eating plan for reducing body weight?

a.500 kcal

b.800 kcal

c.1200 kcal

d.1600 kcal

68.Which of the following approaches would be most effective at lowering energy intake in a person on a weight reduction program?

a.Decrease portion size.

b.Select less energy-dense foods.

c.Restrict fibre intake as a means to reduce excess water retention.

d.Consume a small high-fat snack before each meal to reduce appetite.

69.The feeling of satiety from weight-loss diets is best achieved by diets rich in which food components?

a.fat

b.short-chain fats

c.simple carbohydrates

d.complex carbohydrates

70.What is the best approach to weight loss?

a.Avoid foods containing carbohydrates.

b.Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake.

c.Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss.

d.Reduce daily energy intake and increase energy expenditure.