Isaac Has Been Physically Inactive and Obese for as Long

question 283

Multiple Choice

Isaac has been physically inactive and obese for as long as he can remember.He is now determined to lose excess weight with a reduced-calorie diet.Isaac is likely to have difficulty losing weight while dieting because

• A) low-calorie diets trigger increased secretions of leptin.
• B) his resting metabolic rate will increase and cause him to overeat.
• C) he has an unusually low set point for body weight.
• D) it takes fewer calories to maintain fat tissue than muscle tissue.

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Definitions:

Blunted Affect

A reduction in the emotional reactivity of an individual, often seen as a symptom in various psychiatric disorders.

Social Withdrawal

The phenomenon where an individual reduces or avoids social interactions, often as a result of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.

Restricted Affect

A condition characterized by a significant reduction in the expression of emotions.

Express Emotions

The act of conveying feelings, such as happiness, sadness, anger, etc., through words, facial expressions, body language, or other means.