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The caloric bottom line has been dramatically impacted by "________"-a term describing the increase in portion sizes seen in many fast food restaurants and food product lines.

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Individuals with a BMI of 40 or greater and a history of failed medical treatments for obesity may have the option to undergo ________ bypass surgery.

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A very-low-calorie diet (800 calories or less daily) is

Of all the herbal supplements used for weight-loss, supplements containing ephedra appear to be the most effective and safe.

For a person who is trying to lose weight, a weight loss of ________ pounds per week is a healthy goal.

The U.S.surgeon general has asked that all schools reduce junk food and promote healthy, balanced meals.

High-fat foods have a greater thermic effect than high-carbohydrate foods.

To estimate one's daily energy requirements, consider all of the following EXCEPT

Most people who begin diets that drastically alter their eating patterns go off the diet and return to their previous eating patterns.

The "yo-yo dieting" effect of repeated cycles in which a person loses weight only to be followed by new gain in weight is referred to as ________.

All of the following are associated with low body fat levels EXCEPT

At what age does weight typically begin to decline for males and females due to causes such as less muscle tissue, less body mass, and a decreased caloric need?

Surgery should be considered the first-line approach for patients with a BMI of 40 or greater.

Which of the following statements about weight in the different phases of life is true?

A pound of body fat stores about ________ calories.

Chronic stress can increase the amount of fat that is deposited in the abdomen.

Many of the diet drugs currently available and approved by the FDA can ensure permanent weight loss.

Surveys show that 25 percent of all trips in the United States are less than 1 mile, and yet ______ percent of these trips are taken by car.

One year after delivery, about 15 to 20 percent of women continue to maintain the weight they gained during pregnancy.

The body fat measurement technique in which an electrical current is directed through the body is ________.