An obese individual is considered to be a candidate for bariatric surgery if he or she has a BMI greater than _____, regardless of whether they have any serious obesity-associated problems

a. 25 b. 30
c. 35 d. 40


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the fasting plasma glucose diagnostic criterion for diabetes?

A. greater than or equal to 95 mg/dL B. greater than or equal to 106 mg/dL C. greater than or equal to 116 mg/dL D. greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL E. greater than or equal to 145 mg/dL

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The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is located in the

A) stomach and liver. B) mouth and throat. C) intestines and colon. D) gallbladder and kidneys.

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Physical activity does not help a person to:

a. lose weight. b. retain muscle. c. maintain weight loss. d. lose fat in trouble spots.

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