Obesity Indicators — UPSC CMS MCQs (Preventive & Social Medicine)

Question 1

Key anthropometric measurements important for evaluating the degree of obesity are:

Accepted Answer

A. Weight, height and waist circumference

Answer

Weight, height and hip circumference

Answer

Weight, height and mid-thigh circumference

Answer

Weight, height and chest circumference

Question 2

What is the minimum BMI (Body Mass Index) recommended for considering adjuvant pharmacologic treatment in obesity with comorbidity?

Accepted Answer

C. 27 kg/m²

Answer

23 kg/m²

Answer

25 kg/m²

Answer

30 kg/m²

Question 3

Which of the following statements is/are correct for obesity?
1. Adiponectin levels are reduced in obesity.
2. Orlistat is a reversible inhibitor of lipase used for the treatment of obesity.
3. Liraglutide used for T2DM management can cause weight gain and is not recommended in obese patients with T2DM.
4. Bariatric surgery is recommended in obese patients with BMI > 30 kg/m² for long-term benefits.
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Accepted Answer

B. 1 and 2 only

Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1 only

Question 4

Statement I — Waist circumference and waist to hip ratio are more powerful predictors of subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes than Body Mass Index (BMI). Statement II — Central obesity is an important determinant of insulin resistance, the underlying abnormality in most cases of type 2 diabetes. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Answer

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Question 5

Which of the following drugs can cause secondary weight gain?
I. Insulin
II. Propranolol
III. Orlistat
IV. Thyroxine
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Accepted Answer

D. I and II only

Answer

I, II and IV

Answer

I and III

Answer

II, III and IV

Q1. Key anthropometric measurements important for evaluating the degree of obesity are:

Q2. What is the minimum BMI (Body Mass Index) recommended for considering adjuvant pharmacologic treatment in obesity with comorbidity?

Q5. Which of the following drugs can cause secondary weight gain? I. Insulin II. Propranolol III. Orlistat IV. Thyroxine Select the correct answer using the code: