Question: 7. Sally Has Been Told That She Most Likely Has Gained Weight From Having A Higher Percentage Of White Adipose Tissue, Due To Inefficient Uncoupling Proteins. What Would You Tell Her? A. White Adipose Tissue Releases Heat And Burns Fat, So That Is Not A Reason To Gain Weight B. Exercise Would Be Beneficial To Help Produce A “browning” Effect On White …

7. Sally has been told that she most likely has gained weight from having a higher percentage of white adipose tissue, due to inefficient uncoupling proteins. What would you tell her? a. White adipose tissue releases heat and burns fat, so that is not a reason to gain weight b. Exercise would be beneficial to help produce a “browning” effect on white adipose tissue by producing fat cells known as “brite adipocytes”, therefore decreasing white adipose tissue percentage. c. Drinking large amounts of coffee would decrease white adipose tissue percentage. 8. Sally’s friend, Monique, was morbidly obese and had gastric bypass to help her lose weight. Sally is considering surgery as an option. Which of the following is a correct fact that you would share with Sally? 1. Bariatric surgery is appropriate for any amount of weight loss that is desired. b. Bariatric surgery is only an option for those whose BMI 240 or BMI > 35 with obesity-related health problems. c. After surgery, eating patters do not have to be changed.