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It is recommended for individuals to lose approximately ___ of his/her weight before surgical intervention for treatment of obesity.
5-10%
T/F: Individuals usually exhibit signs and symptoms of hypertension
False
Which mode of exercise should the clinical exercise physiologist stress for patients with diabetes?
Cardiorespiratory
T/F: A comprehensive approach including diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy is needed to treat obesity
True
Which hormone was thought to help the understanding of obesity when it was identified?
Leptin
The goal caloric expenditure for an individual who is overweight or obese is
2,000-2,800 kcal/week
T/F: Peripheral neuropathy as a result of diabetes will typically affect the upper extremities before the lower extremities.
False
Which of the following helped the understanding of weight regulation during studies of overfeeding and calorie restriction?
Set-point theory
Which of the following drugs may increase the predisposition of an individual to hypoglycemia?
Beta-blockers
The cutpoint for hypertension based on the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association
130/80
T/F: Foot care is especially important for individuals with diabetes.
True
Progression of a cardiovascular exam on a treadmill for individuals with hypertension should be approximately
2.0-3.0 MET/ 3 min stage
T/F: Treatment for individuals with stage 2 hypertension should start with only lifestyle changes and reassess in 3-6 months
False
T/F: A high BMI conveys the same risk as cardiovascular disease on cardiovascular death
True
Diabetes is currently the _____ leading cause of death in the United States.
None of the above 7th
T/F: BMI is considered an acceptable measure of overweight and obesity in the clinical setting.
True
T/F: If an individual with hypertension is conducting an exercise test for the purpose of designing an exercise program, s/he should not take any antihypertensive medication
False
T/F: Hypertension has a high direct and indirect cost on the economy
True
Insulin is produced by the ____ of the pancreas.
Beta-cells
T/F: Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease.
True
Recommended weight loss for patients with the metabolic syndrome is approximately
10%
Which of the following is attributed as the major driver of the metabolic syndrome in the U.S. population?
Overweight and obesity
Functional foods that may improve dyslipidemia include:
A and C are correct ( A. Soluble fiber and C. Garlic)
T/F: Resistance training has a significant effect on improving dyslipidemia
False