Ch 22 Wt Management

Question 1

Does the rate of weight loss determine the amount of lean mass lost?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

What % of body weight loss over 6 months is the goal in an obese adult?

Answer 2

10%

Question 3

How many #’s per week should an obese adult try to lose in 6 months months?

Answer 3

1-2 lb/wk

Question 4

How much energy should be restricted daily to facilitate weight loss?

Answer 4

500-1000 kcal/day deficit

Question 5

With a restricted-energy diet what % of the total 1200-1800 kcal/day should come from:

• -carbs
• -protein
• -fat

Answer 5

• • 50-55% carbs from plants
• • 15-25% protein
• • 30% fat

Question 6

How much weight should a person w/ a BMI of 27-35 lose per week for 6 months?

Answer 6

1/2 to 1 lb/wk for 6 months

Question 7

How much weight should a person w/ a BMI of >35 lose per week for 6 months?

Answer 7

1-2 lbs/wk for 6 months

Question 8

What is the ideal amount of daily (moderate intensity) exercise for weight loss?

Answer 8

150 min/wk

Question 9

What is the ideal amount of daily (vigorous intensity) exercise for weight loss?

Answer 9

75 min/wk