Kohlenberg Obesity

Question 1

What BMI qualifies for extreme obesity?

Answer 1

> 40

Question 2

What qualifies kids as obese?

Answer 2

> 95percentile of BMI

Question 3

T/F World Wide, obesity rates in children are decreasing.

Answer 3

False. They are increasing, especially in the U.S.

Question 4

What percentage of US children are obese?

Answer 4

20%

Question 5

What is the success rate for helping adults who are obese lose weight?

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

Does childhood obesity tend to carry over into adulthood?

Answer 6

Yes, sadly.

Question 7

Aside from BMI, what are 2 other ways of measuring obesity?

Answer 7

skin fold thickness

waist circumference

Question 8

T/F Morbidly obese children can be removed from their parents’ care.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

T/F There is a high concordance rate b/w obese parents & children.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Which country has the greatest prevalence of obesity in women?

Answer 10

Tonga

Question 11

Where are the lowest rates of obesity in women (country wise)?

Answer 11

Ethiopia

Question 12

What is the obesity rate in Nevada?

Answer 12

26.2%

Question 13

What is the obesity rate in 2-4 year olds? 10-17 year olds?

Answer 13

2-4 12.7%

10-17 18.6%

Question 14

Who struggles more with obesity? women or men?

Answer 14

WOMEN

Question 15

T/F Breast-feeding is protective against obesity–>if you were breastfed as a child.

Answer 15

False. No evidence to support.

Question 16

T/F Large, rapid weight loss has poorer long-term weight outcomes than slow, gradual weight loss.

Answer 16

False. No evidence to support.

Question 17

Is there scientific evidence supporting that skipping breakfast leads to over-eating?

Answer 17

No.

Question 18

T/F Meal replacements promote weight loss.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

T/F Heritability is not destiny. Environment can overcome genetics w/ obesity.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

T/F There is a correlation b/w gradual weight gain in women & consumption of potato chips, potatoes, sugar-sweetened beverages, processed meats.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

T/F There is a correlation b/w consumption of vegetables, nuts, yogurts & weight loss.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

T/F There is a correlation b/w physical activity & weight loss, & sleeping less than 6 hours & more than 8 hours & weight gain.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

T/F There is a correlation b/w watching TV & gaining weight.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

What’s the deal with artificially sweetened beverages?

Answer 24

associated w/ metabolic syndrome

**thought is that it makes fruit etc. seem less sweet in comparison.

Question 25

T/F Small sustained changes in energy intake will have long term effects.

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

T/F Setting realistic goals in weight management with obese patients is important b/c otherwise people will get discouraged.

Answer 26

False.

Question 27

T/F Assessing readiness to change in important in helping obese people to change.

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

T/F PE class is important in preventing childhood obesity.

Answer 28

False.

Question 29

T/F Sexuality activity burns 100-300 kcal.

Answer 29

False.

Question 30

T/F Early childhood is when we learn exercise & diet habits that will carry us thru life.

Answer 30

False.

Question 31

T/F Diets work well in the long term. But suggesting someone go on a diet is not helpful in the long term.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

T/F Regardless of weight, physical activity increases health.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

T/F Eating more fruits & vegetables will cause weight loss.

Answer 33

False. NOt w/o other behavioral adjustments

Question 34

T/F Physical activity helps in long term weight maintenance.

Answer 34

True.

Question 35

T/F Continuation of behaviors that promote weight loss will promote weight loss.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

T/F Mortality rates are higher for those who experience yo-yo dieting.

Answer 36

False.

Question 37

T/F Snacking contributes to weight gain & obesity.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

T/F Programs that involve parents & home life are more effective in treating childhood obesity.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

T/F There is no ideal diet for loss as long as you reduce calories.

Answer 39

True.

Question 40

T/F Certain drugs can be helpful in weight loss.

Answer 40

True.

Question 41

T/F Neighborhood environment, such as availability of sidewalks, affects obesity rates.

Answer 41

False.

Question 42

T/F Bariatric surgery can be effective in reducing weight.

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

What types of patient are qualified for bariatric surgery?

Answer 43

BMI over 40

BMI over 35 w/ comorbidities

Question 44

What types of patients shouldn’t have bariatric surgery?

Answer 44

BMI less than 35 & w/ Diabetes

Question 45

T/F It is important for men to be muscular for their health.

Answer 45

True.

Question 46

You can be relatively healthy & obese if you are ______ & Not _____.

Answer 46

Are: physically active, have a small waist, are younger

Aren’t: Black or Hispanic

Question 47

Talk about exercise capacity as a predictor.

Answer 47

Exercise capacity is a predictor of mortality

With each additional MET increase, a 17% reduction in mortality rate among women.

Question 48

What are the guidelines of appropriate lifestyle counseling?

Answer 48

6 months program minimum
high intensity
more than 14 sessions in 6 months
**not as good as electronic support

Question 49

What did studies show about patients with cardiovascular disease who went on a Mediterranean diet w/ olive oil or w/ nuts?

Answer 49

It helped!

Question 50

T/F The ability to cope with stress and emotions well…correlates with better weight management.

Answer 50

True.