DPR module 1 quiz

1. Overweight is defined in adults as:

A) Having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2

B) Having a BMI greater than 25.2 kg/m2 if the person is from South Asia descent

C) Having a BMI greater than 25.0 kg/m2 if the person is from Caucasian descent

D) Having a BMI greater than 27.5 kg/m2 if the person is from Africa descent

Correct! Wrong!

2. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults:

A) Is higher in Australia than all other OECD countries

B) Has doubled since the mid 1970’s

C) Is higher in Australia than New Zealand

D) ) Has tripled since the mid 1970’s

Correct! Wrong!

3. Common health consequences of obesity, include:

A) Rheumatoid arthritis

B) Impaired glucose metabolism

C) Skin cancer

D) Appendicitis

Correct! Wrong!

4. Diabetes remission Is defined as when:

A) a person’s HbA1c is less than 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) for at least 3 months

B) a person’s HbA1c is less than 53 mmol/mol (7%) for at least 3 months

C) a person’s HbA1c is less than 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) for at least 3 months, and the person has stopped all glucose-lowering medications

D) d)a person’s HbA1c is less than 53 mmol/mol (7%) for at least 3 months, and the person has stopped all medications

Correct! Wrong!

5. Diabetes remission has been proven:

A) In large observational studies conducted around the world

B) In elegant studies on rats, mice and monkeys

C) In case-control studies conducted in the United Kingdom

D) In randomised controlled trials in humans conducted around the world

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6. Lifestyle changes to achieve sustainable weight loss include :

A) Eating a “keto” diet and being more physically active

B) Eating a low energy diet and being more physically active

C) Eating a low-carb diet and being more physically active

D) Eating a low fat diet and being more physically active

Correct! Wrong!

7. Very low energy diets :

A) Help people to lose more weight than conventional diets and are more effective in the long-run

B) Require people to consume between 4,200 and 6,300 kilojoules per day

C) Help people to lose more weight than conventional diets but are less effective in the long-run

D) Cannot be made from regular foods – people must consume “shakes” only

Correct! Wrong!

DPR module 1 quiz

1. Overweight is defined in adults as:

2. Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults:

3. Common health consequences of obesity, include:

4. Diabetes remission Is defined as when:

5. Diabetes remission has been proven:

6. Lifestyle changes to achieve sustainable weight loss include :

7. Very low energy diets :

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