Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
True about leptin
A. Increased in obese
B. Leptin deficiency can lead to morbid obesity
C. Levels fall dramatically with starvation
D. A and C
E. all of the above
A
E. All
2
Q
The setpoint theory states that our body has a predetermined weight such that
Weightloss promotes an increase /decrease in metabolic rate
Weight gain promotes an increase /decrease in metabolic rate.
This acts to restore the body weight to a preset level
A
Weightloss promotes a decrease in metabolic rate
Weight gain promotes an increase in metabolic rate.
3
Q
BMI indication for bariatric surgery (according to williams)
ADA 2025
A
BMI 35-40 kg/m2 with co morbiditiy
BMI > 40 kg/m2
ADA 2025 asians 30 ( asians 27.5) and above : consider if good surgical candidate
