David Has a Difficult Time Gaining Weight

question 98

Multiple Choice

David has a difficult time gaining weight. What recommendation would you include?  ​

• A)"Eat all you want and avoid physical activity." ​
• B)"Limit low-kcalorie foods like fruits and vegetables."
• C)"Ask your doctor for a prescription for orlistat."
• D)"Consume energy-dense foods and engage in weight training."
• E)"Drink tea in the morning, but switch to lemon water the rest of the day."

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Definitions:

Hyperthymesia

An extremely rare condition where an individual possesses an extraordinarily detailed autobiographical memory, remembering an unusual number of life events.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval

The process of recalling information, experiences, and memories stored in the brain.

Storage

The process of retaining encoded information over time in the memory.