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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.
26

Children have the same nutritional needs as adults. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
27

Purging, excessive dieting, and excessive exercising after consuming large quantities of food are symptoms of __________.

A
anorexia nervosa
B
binge eating disorder
C
disordered eating
D
bulimia nervosa
28

If an individual eats foods that do not contain any dairy and only drinks soy milk, he or she most likely has a problem digesting __________.

A
fats
B
cholesterol
C
lactose
D
sugars
29

People with an eating disorder can seek professional help to overcome their disorder or can wait until the disorder goes away on its own. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
30

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

A
T
B
F
31

Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs.

A
T
B
F
32

Nancy eats 2,000 calories a day. She burns 500 during her workouts and 1,000 participating in her normal daily activities. How many more calories does she have to burn to lose weight?

A
more than 500
B
less than 500
C
at least 100
D
less than 100
33

In order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. You don't think it is a good idea. Which of the following statements BEST explains why she should not fast and provides her with a better alternative?

A
Fasting can lead to fatigue or dizziness, so it would be best to follow a low-carbohydrate diet to lose weight.
B
Fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well-balanced diet that has reduced calories.
C
Fasting is ineffective because it's hard to maintain, so it would be best to take diet pills instead.
D
Fasting will cause you to have low energy, so a liquid diet would be best because it doesn't have any negative side effects.
34

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
35

An 18-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with high blood pressure and headaches. Doctors noticed that she looked very thin and discovered she had a heart problem. After talking with her, the doctor discovered that her symptoms were caused by dieting. Which type of diet would most likely cause these types of difficulties?

A
fasting diets
B
low-carbohydrate diets
C
diet pills
D
diuretics
36

Body image can affect a person's health.

A
T
B
F
37

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.
38

Which of the following is NOT true about how medical problems affect body composition?

A
Medical problems can improve one's body composition.
B
Medical problems can influence a person's diet and exercise habits.
C
Medical problems can cause people to have unhealthy body compositions.
D
Medical problems can influence how one's metabolism works.
39

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

A
T
B
F
40

Parents are a large factor in how their children perceive their bodies.

A
T
B
F

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