CSOWM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Waist Circumference -men - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 40 inches
Waist circumference - women - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 35 inches
Approach BMI => 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -diet, exercise, behavior mod
Approach BMI => 27 with comorbidity or >30 - CORRECT ANSWER -diet, exercise, behavior mod
AND pharmacotherapy
Approach BMI => 35 with comorbidity or >40
2016 says =>30 with comorbidity - CORRECT ANSWER -bariatric surgery plus behavior mod
Using WC to assess risk - CORRECT ANSWER -WC rec for ind with BMI 25-34.9. Unnecessary to
measure WC in pts with BMI >=35
Calories and wt loss - CORRECT ANSWER -1200-1500 for women
1500-1800 for men
energy deficit of 500kcal or 750kcal or 30%
Diet composition and wt loss - CORRECT ANSWER -Higher pro (24% pro, 30% fat, 45% cho)
Zone (40/30/30)
Lacto-ovo veg
Low-carb (<20g/d initially)
low-fat vegan (10-25% fat)
ANSWERS 2026
Waist Circumference -men - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 40 inches
Waist circumference - women - CORRECT ANSWER -greater than 35 inches
Approach BMI => 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -diet, exercise, behavior mod
Approach BMI => 27 with comorbidity or >30 - CORRECT ANSWER -diet, exercise, behavior mod
AND pharmacotherapy
Approach BMI => 35 with comorbidity or >40
2016 says =>30 with comorbidity - CORRECT ANSWER -bariatric surgery plus behavior mod
Using WC to assess risk - CORRECT ANSWER -WC rec for ind with BMI 25-34.9. Unnecessary to
measure WC in pts with BMI >=35
Calories and wt loss - CORRECT ANSWER -1200-1500 for women
1500-1800 for men
energy deficit of 500kcal or 750kcal or 30%
Diet composition and wt loss - CORRECT ANSWER -Higher pro (24% pro, 30% fat, 45% cho)
Zone (40/30/30)
Lacto-ovo veg
Low-carb (<20g/d initially)
low-fat vegan (10-25% fat)
