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Obesity in America
Management and Treatment in Children, Adolescents, and Adults

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1. Which is a true statement regarding the prevalence of obesity in America?

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2. Which traits related to obesity have been shown to be inherited to a certain degree?

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3. Obesogens are believed to contribute to obesity by:

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4. The gut microbiota include all of the following except:

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5. A major prenatal determinant of increased risk for obesity in offspring in later life is maternal:

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6. Gynecomastia in males who are obese is related to:

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7. Which of the following is a correct statement concerning comorbidities and consequences resulting from obesity?

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8. Which of the following statements is correct concerning weight bias and stigma?

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9. Which is a newer and improved alternative to BMI for determining body fatness based on height and waist circumference?

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10. Based on the fact that body weight and body fat are steadfastly regulated, the current weight loss recommendations are to:

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11. Which diet has been shown to be superior to other dietary approaches in producing rapid weight loss for the first 6 to 12 months?

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12. Motivational interviewing is a behavioral modification process that recognizes that:

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13. Which weight loss surgical procedure combines both restrictive and malabsorption components?

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14. Management of obesity in children and adolescents requires:

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15. Maintaining skin integrity between skinfolds in the obese patient can include:

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16. Which factor do healthcare providers cite as the principle reason for not discussing weight management with their patients?


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