Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image? A. Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others. B. Teens should focus on their accomplishments. C. Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively. D. Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism? A.Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life. B.Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. C.Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age. D.Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.
The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.A.to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced dietB.to determine the food that should never be eatenC.to create a diet that excludes fatD.to count calories and carbohydrates
Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?A.Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.B.Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.C.Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases. D.Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
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.
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.
Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.
Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat? A.increased cholesterolB.organ failureC.deathD.altered hormones
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 balanceB.maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balanceC.lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balanceD.gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
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.metabolismB.energy balanceC.geneticsD.medical problems
Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance? A.Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits. B.Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories. C.Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used. D.Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about body composition? A.Body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass. B.Body composition is a measure of one's body weight.C.Body composition is a measure of one's essential body fat. D.Body composition is not a good indicator of overall health.
In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________.A.height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fatB.age, gender, and lean muscle massC.height, age, weight, and genderD.BMI, age, and gender
The average adult eats about 4,000 calories a day.
Which statement BEST describes a lifestyle with healthy eating habits?A.John and his family follow a diet plan that consists of healthy foods. If they begin to gain weight, they eat only protein until their weight drops to where they want it to be. B.Shannon and Shandra watch their weight carefully. They eat diets with no fat or sweets. Because of their plan, they stay very thin.C.Andrew is a wrestler and needs to stay at a consistent weight. In order to do so, he follows the dietary recommendations of a dietician carefully and always maintains a balanced diet.D.Maria and her brother Jose are obsessed with their appearance. In order to maintain a super-skinny look, Maria eats a low-calorie, no-fat, high-protein diet. In order to stay bulked up, Jose eats all protein and fats.
Professional treatment for an eating disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT:A.physical therapyB.nutritional counselingC.psychotherapyD.residential treatment
Regular exercise is critical to all age groups in maintaining body composition.
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 dietsB.low-carbohydrate dietsC.diet pillsD.diuretics
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