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Which resource is most likely to provide accurate information about staying healthy?

A
websites containing paid-for links
B
sources that include amazing claims of fast success
C
websites designated with a .org ending
D
websites primarily listing personal testimonials
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Which is one reason to analyze a person’s body mass index (BMI)?

A
to help indicate the level of body composition
B
to relate body weight to fat content
C
to determine activity level
D
to accurately determine body fat percentage
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Which long-term health effect is highly associated with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

A
bone fractures
B
dehydration problems
C
nervous system problems
D
schizophrenia
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Which factor influences how people define their personal body image?

A
the ability to maintain a healthy exercise plan
B
the healthy choices they make while dining out
C
the amount of treatment they seek
D
the way they perceive their own reflection
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What is the best way an individual can remove a barrier to a healthy lifestyle?

A
Attend a local support group.
B
Follow current fads and trends.
C
Buy foods without reading labels.
D
Limit the need to keep a food journal.
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The bar chart identifies the percentage of adults who are familiar with a range of eating disorders.

Question illustration
A
Bullimia
B
None of these disorders
C
Binge eating disorder
D
All three disorders
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Look at this image that was used in a public service announcement for teenagers about body image.

Question illustration
A
how a person behaves based on their opinion of their body
B
how a person should be ashamed of their body
C
what a person thinks about their body
D
how a person wants others to view their body
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Which action is a well-known symptom of body dysmorphic disorder?

A
feeling beautiful and confident in one’s skin
B
relying on cosmetic procedures to shape one’s body features
C
thinking about one’s body image from time to time
D
accepting that others have different body shapes and sizes
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Henrique would like to learn more about the influence of genetics on his body composition. Which factor would Henrique most likely discover is influenced by genetics?

A
individual body type
B
weight above baseline value
C
exact body weight and body shape
D
diet of high-fat foods
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Which does body mass index (BMI) measure?

A
total amount of body fat per body mass
B
height to weight ratio of an individual
C
risk of chronic disease
D
level of physical activity

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