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Which of the following is NOT true about essential body fat?

The human body would not function normally without essential body fat.

Essential body fat accounts for about 3% of men's total weight.

The percentage of essential body fat is the same for both males and females.

Essential body fat is found in one's organs, bones, and muscles.

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A certain percentage of body fat is essential for the body to function effectively.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components?

internal organs

skin

muscle

tendons

The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

Which of the following is NOT true about storage body fat?

Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body.

Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging.

Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls.

Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed.

Which of the following does NOT influence one's body composition?

metabolism

financial problems

childhood obesity

medical problems

Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance?

Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits.

Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.

Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.

Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.

Which of the following is a consequence of too much body fat?

diabetes

death

high blood pressure

all of the above

Which of the following statements is TRUE about body composition?

Body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass.

Body composition is a measure of one's body weight.

Body composition is a measure of one's essential body fat.

Body composition is not a good indicator of overall health.

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