Healthy Body Composition Answers

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Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

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

A
metabolism
B
financial problems
C
childhood obesity
D
medical problems
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Genetics can influence the amount of body fat an individual possesses.

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

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

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

A
Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body.
B
Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging.
C
Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls.
D
Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed.
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Which of the following is NOT true about essential body fat?

A
The human body would not function normally without essential body fat.
B
Essential body fat accounts for about 3% of men's total weight.
C
The percentage of essential body fat is the same for both males and females.
D
Essential body fat is found in one's organs, bones, and muscles.
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Paul has been clinically diagnosed with depression, so he takes a lot of prescription drugs. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to influence his body composition?

A
metabolism
B
energy balance
C
genetics
D
medical problems
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat?

A
increased cholesterol
B
organ failure
C
death
D
altered hormones
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components?

A
internal organs
B
skin
C
muscle
D
tendons

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