CBC Weight Management

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended weekly weight loss goal generally considered safe and sustainable for most bariatric counseling clients?

Accepted Answer

1-2 pounds per week

Answer

A loss of 1-2 pounds per week reflects a safe caloric deficit and supports long-term maintenance.

Question 2

A client with a BMI of 32 and type 2 diabetes asks about clinically meaningful weight loss. What percentage of initial body weight is typically cited as producing significant metabolic improvement?

Accepted Answer

5-10%

Answer

Losing 5-10% of initial body weight measurably improves glycemic control, blood pressure, and lipids.

Question 3

Which hormone, produced primarily by adipose tissue, signals satiety to the hypothalamus and often shows resistance in individuals with obesity?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Answer

Leptin is secreted by fat cells to suppress appetite, but leptin resistance blunts this signal in obesity.

Question 4

A counselor calculates a client's total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). Which component typically accounts for the largest share of TDEE in a sedentary adult?

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate

Answer

Basal metabolic rate accounts for roughly 60-70% of daily energy expenditure in sedentary adults.

Question 5

Which waist circumference threshold indicates elevated cardiometabolic risk for men in U.S. clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 40 inches

Answer

A waist circumference above 40 inches (102 cm) in men signals increased visceral adiposity and cardiometabolic risk.

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CBC Weight Management