WorksheetsN9.1-9.2 Overweight & Obesity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
In the past 50 years, O&O has increased in every state, all genders, and across all ages, races, and educational levels.
true
false
(a) % of US adults are overweight or obese
BMI of 20 is classified as
normal
underweight
overweight
BMI of 30 is classified as
normal
underweight
overweight
BMI indicates health.
true
false
When energy in is greater than energy out, a person is in (a) energy balance.
Which of the following is true of adipose tissue during times of positive energy balance? (Check all that apply.)
number of adipocytes increase
size of adipocytes increase
brown and white fat increase similarly
white fat may be changed to brite
weight loss may occur
Adipose tissue stores fat in the form of
triglycerides
fatty acids
oils
glycerol
Which is not a common location of ectopic fat?
liver
muscle
heart
kidneys
The more adipose tissue one has, the easier it is for them to get more. this reflects a ______ feedback cycle system.
positive
negative
round
loud
Distribution of body fat around the breasts, hips, and thighs in females reflects increased localized activity of
lipoprotein lipase
adipocytes
the hypothalamus
chylomicrons
The best-known genetic cause of obesity is
Prader-Willi Syndrome
sickle cell disease
trisomy 18
type 1 diabetes
Twin studies show that genes, but not environmental factors, play a role in obesity.
true
false
(a) is a hormone that suppresses appetite as body fat increases.
A mutation in the gene coding for _____ has been shown to result in obesity in mice.
leptin
ghrelin
LPL
thyroid hormone
Ghrelin is secreted by cells in the
stomach
small intestines
colon
adipocytes
Which of the following is true of ghrelin?
inadequate sleep will increase its levels
it suppresses appetite
levels increase after a meal
it is secreted in the duodenum
Brite adipocytes catabolize triglycerides and release their stored energy as (a) .
White adipocytes catabolize triglycerides and release their stored energy as (a) .
Which of the following could be examples of Non-exercise activity thermogenesis? (Check all that apply.)
taking the stairs instead of the elevator
biking to a friend's house instead of driving
carrying some heavy boxes between rooms instead of using a wheeled cart
using a standing desk at work instead of sitting in a chair
using a Roomba to clean your house instead of pushing a vacuum by hand
