1.

Two causes of obesity in humans are:

a. set-point theory and BMI.
b. genetics and physical inactivity.
c. genetics and low-carbohydrate diets.
d. mineral imbalances and fat cell
imbalance.
ANSWER: B
RATIO: Option B is the accurate answer because genes can directly cause obesity in specific disorder and
physical inactivity can increase the rates of obesity. A person is more likely to develop obesity if one or both
parents are obese. Genetics also affect hormones involved in fat regulation
2. The protein produced by the fat cells under the direction of the ob gene is called:
a. leptin.
b. orlistat.
c. sibutramine.
d. lipoprotein
lipase.
ANSWER:
A
RATIO: Option A is the accurate answer because the protein produced by the fat cells under the direction of the
obgene is called leptin. Leptin is sometimes called the satiety hormone
3. All of the following describe the behavior of fat cells except:
a. the number decreases when fat is lost from the body.
b. the storage capacity for fat depends on both cell number and cell size.
c. the size is larger in obese people than in normal-weight people.
d. the number increases most rapidly during the growth years and tapers off when adult status is
reached.
ANSWER: A
RATIO: Option A is the accurate answer because fat cells behavior describes that the storage capacity for fat
depends on both cell number and cell size, the size is larger in obese people than in normal-weigh people, and the
number increases most rapidly during the growth years and tapers off when adult status is reached.
4. The obesity theory that suggests the body chooses to be at a specific weight is the:
a. fat cell theory.
b. enzyme theory.
c. set-point theory.
d. external cue
theory
ANSWER: C
RATIO: Option C is the correct answer because In Set-Point Theory the body chooses a preferred weight and
defends that weight by regulating eating behaviors and hormonal actions.
5. What is the best approach to weight loss?
a. Avoid foods containing carbohydrates.
b. Eliminate all fats from the diet and decrease water intake.
c. Greatly increase protein intake to prevent body protein loss.
d. Reduce daily energy intake and increase
energy expenditure
ANSWER: D
RATIO: Reducing your daily energy intake and increasing energy expenditure are the best approach to
weight loss.