Lesson 3

Question 1

Definition of Obesity

Answer 1

BMI of 30 or higher

Question 2

The Look Ahead trials

Answer 2

A lifestyle intervention:
-Weekly meetings with healthcare professionals
-meal replacements
- work with physical trainer
-working with nutritionist
- going in for labs

Question 3

Which of the following is an indicator of obesity?

Answer 3

BMI of 30 or higher

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of the IS general is classified as obese?

Answer 4

~33%

Question 5

By comparing the results of weight management programs like Arjun’s and weight watchers, the lecturer is highlighting that:

Answer 5

The specific weight management strategy is less important than whether those participating are able to adhere to it.

Question 6

Food marketing increases consumption of certain products by acting on which factor?

Answer 6

Awareness
Attitude
Preference
Purchase

Question 7

True or False? Unrestrained eaters,or those not trying to lose weight, we’re significantly more susceptible to snacking as a product of food marketing than those actively trying to lose weight.

Answer 7

False. Restrained eaters were actually MORE susceptible to the infusion of snack food ads.