Tom was overweight when he was 13 . During puberty he continued to gain weight steadily until at age 23, when he decided to lose weight. Tom successfully lost 50 pounds. Which of the following most likely happened to Tom's fat cells?
a. They shrank in size but did not decrease in number
b. They melted away when he burned all the excess fat
c. They decreased in number but did not decrease in size
d. They changed very little since fat cells shrink only with a weight loss greater than 100 pounds
a
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Which of the following accounts for the largest component of the average adult's today daily energy expenditure?
A. Basal metabolism B. Physical activity C. Dietary-induced thermogenesis D. Shivering thermogenesis
Mark is a 52-year-old construction worker who was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis. He usually weighs 158 lbs. The dietitian estimates his energy needs as:
a. 2873 kcal/day b. 1716 kcal/day c. 2145 kcal/day d. 3530 kcal/day
What is the approximate daily basal metabolism of a 110-pound woman?
a. 500 kcal b. 1000 kcal c. 1500 kcal d. 2000 kcal e. 2500 kcal
_______________ is a communication technique that lets clients know the counselor is listening and allows the client to clarify misunderstandings.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).