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Josh had a skin fold measurement done at the gym to determine his body composition. Based on what you know about this test, which of the following statements BEST describes the information he has learned.

A
It is an easy test that is always reliable, but it provides little detail about one's body composition.
B
It can be difficult to determine one's body fat because the test administrator can easily make an error.
C
It measures the skin's thickness on one's leg and forearm.
D
It is one of the most accurate and expensive tests available.
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If cost was not an issue, you would need to do a/an __________ to determine the most accurate information on body composition.

A
MRI
B
body mass index
C
hydrostatic weighing
D
skin fold measurement
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To set your intensity level, you need to __________.

A
use your maximum heart rate, which is determined by subtracting age from 220
B
exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes each session
C
increase your resting heart rate by increasing the weights you lift each week
D
determine what it is by subtracting your age from 2,000 calories
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Sandra wants to improve her body composition. Four of her friends have given her advice. Analyze the sentences to determine which friend gave her the BEST piece of advice?

A
Sanchez told her to take diet pills and to eat less than 1,000 calories a day.
B
John says to eat several, balanced, low-calorie meals throughout the day and to exercise regularly.
C
Laurie says to eat only fruits and vegetables and to exercise regularly.
D
Shelia told her to eat whatever she wants as long as she exercises five days a week for 60 minutes.
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In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________.

A
height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fat
B
age, gender, and lean muscle mass
C
height, age, weight, and gender
D
BMI, age, and gender
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The average adult eats about 4,000 calories a day.

A
T
B
F
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Which statement is always TRUE about the frequency at which you eat meals?

A
Eating several, high-calorie meals will help you maintain your weight if you are fairly sedentary.
B
Eating more, smaller, low-calorie meals is better than eating fewer, large, high-calorie meals.
C
Eating several, low-calorie meals will help you lose weight.
D
Eating fewer, high-calorie meals each day will help you gain weight.
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Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs.

A
T
B
F
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A female with a waist to hip ratio greater than 1.0 would be at a higher risk for certain diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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The doctor is very concerned about Janine's body composition and needs to know the exact percentage of body fat she has and where the body fat is stored. Which of the following would be the BEST test for the doctor to order?

A
waist-to-hip ratio
B
BMI
C
MRI
D
caliper test
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than energy expended.
B
It is considered safe to lose 10 pounds a week.
C
You must exercise at least one hour a day to lose weight.
D
Cycling and swimming are examples of resistance training.
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Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking room-temperature water.

A
T
B
F
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Sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. She was not feeling well, so she laid around and watched TV all day and burned 1,200 calories. If Sandra did this all week, she would __________.

A
lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance
B
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
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Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals?

A
Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before.
B
Skipping meals gives your metabolism a rest from digesting food and kicks it into a faster mode so it has time to burn stored calories.
C
Skipping meals puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism.
D
Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.
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The average adult eats about 4,000 calories a day.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your present rate.
B
Effective and lasting weight loss means that weight gained over time should be lost over time.
C
Fad diets are a good way to quickly and permanently reduce your weight.
D
To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.
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Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking room-temperature water.

A
T
B
F
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In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________.

A
height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fat
B
age, gender, and lean muscle mass
C
height, age, weight, and gender
D
BMI, age, and gender
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Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the following is TRUE?

A
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because she falls within the healthy range.
B
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain diseases because it is too small.
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A journal is a good way to track your diet and exercise progress.

A
T
B
F

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