The ASMBS Fellowship program Exam
Question 1. What is the current global prevalence of obesity among adults according to the World
Health Organization (WHO)?
A) 3%
B) 13%
C) 25%
D) 40%
Answer: B
Explanation: According to recent WHO estimates, approximately 13% of the world's adult population
was obese in 2016.
Question 2. Which of the following is considered the first successful bariatric surgery?
A) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
B) Jejunoileal Bypass
C) Adjustable Gastric Banding
D) Sleeve Gastrectomy
Answer: B
Explanation: The jejunoileal bypass, developed in the 1950s, was the first widely performed bariatric
procedure.
Question 3. Which hormone, primarily produced in adipose tissue, regulates appetite and energy
balance?
A) Ghrelin
B) Insulin
C) Leptin
D) Cortisol
Answer: C
Explanation: Leptin is secreted by adipose tissue and signals satiety to the hypothalamus.
Question 4. Which psychological disorder is most commonly associated with severe obesity?
A) Schizophrenia
