_____ is a health problem associated with obesity that is characterized by the buildup of plaque in arteries.
A) Atherosclerosis
B) Osteoporosis
C) Gout
D) Gastritis
Question 2
Which of the following is true of gastric banding?
A) It disrupts nutrient digestion and absorption.
B) It promotes weight loss by reducing hunger and subsequent caloric intake.
C) It involves the surgical bypass of a segment of the small intestine.
D) It involves the surgical removal of approximately 80 percent of the stomach.