A 19-Year-Old Patient with BMI of 28 Would Like to Learn

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old patient with BMI of 28 would like to learn about the likely cause of obesity. You educate the patient with the following statement: Most common causes of obesity in adults are:

• A) The result of energy imbalance such as the lack of exercise and excessive caloric intake
• B) Cushing syndrome
• C) Hypothyroidism
• D) Medications such as corticosteroids or second generation antipsychotics
• E) Genetic

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Definitions:

Sharpening

The process of focusing on or enhancing specific details, often at the expense of less relevant information, in communication or perception.

Simplified

Made easier to understand or less complex.

Physical Factors

Environmental elements that can influence a person's health, activities, or the functioning of ecosystems, such as climate, geography, and pollution.

Room Temperature

The ambient temperature of a living space, considered comfortable for most humans, usually around 20-22°C (68-72°F).