Obesity

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Obesity.

Is unlikely to occur on a high protein diet even if the calorific value of the food exceeds daily energy expenditure.
Is associated with increased demands on pancreatic islet beta cells.
Can be assessed by multiple measurements of skin fold thickness.
Can be assessed by weighing the body in air and in water.
Is not diagnosed until body weight is 40 per cent above normal.

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A. False If food energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, obesity develops regardless of the predominant food in the diet.

B. True Mild maturity-onset diabetes mellitus may be relieved by decreasing body weight.

C. True Subcutaneous fat is a good indicator of the severity of obesity.

D. True Body specific gravity which is inversely related to body fat content can be calculated from these values.

E. False The conventional threshold is 10 per cent.

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