Question

1. approximately ______ of adults in the united states have obesity or severe obesity.

35%
50%
20%
65%

1. which of the following hormones stimulates hunger?

leptin
amylin
peptide yy
ghrelin

1. which of the following factors is associated with accumulation of excess body fat?

stress reduction
mindful eating practices
sleep deprivation
diet based on whole, unprocessed foods

Explanation:

1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 42% of adults in the United States have obesity. Among the given options, 35% is the closest value.
2. Ghrelin is known as the "hunger hormone" as it stimulates appetite. Leptin suppresses hunger, amylin slows gastric emptying and suppresses appetite, and peptide YY reduces appetite.
3. Sleep deprivation can disrupt hormonal balance (e.g., increase ghrelin and decrease leptin), leading to increased appetite and potential weight gain. Stress reduction, mindful eating, and a diet of whole foods are generally associated with better weight management.

Answer:

1. 35%
2. Ghrelin
3. Sleep deprivation