Weight Loss Knowledge 4

Question 1

Which type of fat stored around internal organs is most strongly associated with health risks?

Accepted Answer

Visceral fat

Answer

Visceral fat surrounds internal organs and secretes inflammatory compounds linked to diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.

Question 2

When people experience a weight loss 'plateau,' what is the most likely physiological reason?

Accepted Answer

The body has adapted and now burns fewer calories at the new lower weight

Answer

As body weight drops, total calorie expenditure decreases, eventually equaling intake and halting further weight loss.

Question 3

What is the recommended safe rate of weight loss per week according to most health authorities?

Accepted Answer

1–2 lbs

Answer

A rate of 1–2 pounds per week is considered safe and sustainable, minimizing muscle loss while allowing fat reduction.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'mindful eating' as a weight loss strategy?

Accepted Answer

Paying deliberate attention to hunger cues, food choices, and eating pace

Answer

Mindful eating focuses on awareness of internal hunger/fullness signals and the eating experience to prevent overeating.

Question 5

How does chronic stress contribute to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

It raises cortisol, increasing cravings for high-calorie foods and promoting fat storage

Answer

Elevated cortisol from chronic stress drives cravings for calorie-dense foods and promotes abdominal fat storage.

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