CSOWM Exam Question and answer
already passed 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)
already passed 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)
