To explain to a client why fast food may be a significant contributor to obesity, the health advisor may state:
a. Fast food is not as energy-dense as most food prepared in the home.
b. The body seems to store fat more readily in the body than it uses it for energy.
c. Increased portion sizes in the fast food industry have not resulted in patrons eating more.
d. Fast food is often high in protein which has more kcalories per gram than do carbohydrates or fat.
Question 2
School administrators are considering policy changes about food choices in the vending machines. What information may be helpful in preventing obesity?
a. fat cells multiply most rapidly during pre-adolescence / early puberty years
b. number of fat cells has no influence on development of obesity in children
c. fat cells are static in size and do not enlarge or divide as the child develops
d. lean children develop more fat cells than do obese children