Which type of drug may cause unintentional weight gain?
a. antipsychotics
b. antiretrovirals
c. antinauseants
d. antibiotics
e. antihistamines
a
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Some individuals may wish to lose excess body weight for the same reason that other individuals wish to gain weight.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The weather over the winter was colder than usual, with typical days in the subzero temperature range and snow and ice common. Because of this, Drea was often cold and shivering when walking between classes. Shivering is an example of ________.
A. physical activity B. nonexercise activity thermogenesis C. basal metabolism D. the thermic effect of food
Long-term use of corticosteroids can have which of the following effects?
a. high cholesterol b. osteoporosis c. ulcers d. high blood pressure
Which of the following is true of the biological and genetic factors that contribute to eating disorders?
A) Medication used to treat clinical depression is often effective in the treatment of certain eating disorders. B) Scientists have determined that clinical depression leads to eating disorders and vice versa. C) Studies of identical and fraternal twins have provided evidence suggesting that eating disorders cannot be inherited. D) Brain chemicals do not play any role in the development of eating disorders.