AnswersAG Q2 Phys Ed 1 26-27 TDye - S1Determining and Controlling Body Composition

Determining and Controlling Body Composition — Unit test Answers

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Sue and Shannon are having an argument about diet myths. In order to settle the argument, select the "myth" that is really a TRUE statement.

A
In order to lose weight, you must consume a very low-calorie diet.
B
In order to improve your fitness and increase your energy, you must workout every day.
C
Fad diets are a great way to drop weight fast and keep it off.
D
To lose weight, you must use more energy than you consume.
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Bad posture can result in __________.

A
neck pain
B
back pain
C
muscle tightness
D
all of the above
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Explain why it is important to assess flexibility both before starting AND during a workout regimen.

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Since Claire rarely exercises, she should increase the number of calories she eats.

A
T
B
F
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The basal metabolic rate measures the rate at which a person's body burns food and nutrient __________.

A
at rest
B
under stress
C
while exercising
D
on average
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Mark wants to lose some weight fast, so he decides to take some diuretics. Select the statement that BEST represents the result of this decision.

A
These pills will suppress Mark's appetite, causing him to eat less and lose weight.
B
This diet will help Mark lose weight, but he needs to be careful that his cholesterol does not go up.
C
This diet strategy works well over a long period of time, but eventually, it will cause problems from poor nutrition.
D
These pills will cause him to lose water weight and could cause dehydration or potassium deficiency.
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Charlene has a BMI of 29; therefore, she wants to change her body composition. Which plan would be BEST for her?

A
She should exercise 60 minutes a day, eat six small meals that equal less than 2,000 calories, and make sure to get plenty of rest.
B
She should run 30 minutes a day, eat balanced meals that contain about 1,000 calories each, and sleep about six hours a night.
C
She should lift weights 45 minutes a day, eat 4,000 calories a day, and sleep at least 10 hours a night.
D
She should do cardiovascular exercises, eat six small meals that altogether equal 1,000 calories, and sleep about eight hours a night.
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Compare and contrast the health-related problems that severely underweight and overweight people might face.

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What is the BEST strategy to improve flexibility in your legs and back?

A
concentrating your stretching on your legs and back
B
concentrating your stretching everywhere but your legs and back
C
choosing safe stretches
D
avoiding stretching until after the desired flexibility is achieved
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Which of the following BEST describes the exercise principle of specificity?

A
maintaining a challenging workout
B
establishing a regular exercise schedule
C
targeting a particular area for improvement
D
shifting the types of exercises in a workout
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Which of the following is a healthy fat?

A
saturated fat
B
trans fat
C
polyunsaturated fat
D
enriched fat
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How can tight muscles result in back pain?

A
They contain sensitive nerves that become painful when tight.
B
They can constrict the nerves in the spinal column.
C
Tight muscles stretch surrounding tissues and organs.
D
They improve posture, which results in back pain.
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Being realistic about one's flaws is the symptom of an unhealthy body image.

A
T
B
F
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What's the BEST method of approaching a nutrition myth?

A
experimenting with it in your diet
B
doing your own research
C
talking to friends
D
trial and error
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Why do most people begin a diet?

A
to lower their blood pressure
B
to raise their cholesterol
C
to lose weight
D
to avoid disease
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Explain why static flexibility tests are more common than dynamic flexibility tests.

Answer:

Static flexibility tests are more common because they are easier, safer, and more reliable to administer and measure. They measure range of motion while the body is held still, while dynamic tests involve movement and are harder to standardize and may carry more risk of injury.

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Body image is harder to maintain during adolescent years because __________.

A
parent give positive comments about their child's body
B
everyone is more active
C
the body goes through puberty
D
metabolism slows
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Explain the differences between serving sizes and portion sizes.

Answer:

The serving size is a measured portion of food with calculated nutritional information. Serving sizes are found on the food labeling. Portion size is the food that's actually consumed during a snack or meal.

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In a diet and exercise program, a good reward for weight loss is a big serving of your favorite high calorie food.

A
T
B
F
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Cameron learned that carrying more weight around the middle could put you at risk for certain conditions. She wants to use a body composition method to determine her body composition and also wants to know about weight distribution. Which method would be BEST to determine all she needs to know?

A
body mass index because it compares you to others
B
waist to hip ratio because it is not specific but helps determine weight distribution
C
an MRI because it uses high speed electrical signals and body mass to determine body composition
D
skin fold measurement because the calipers give you an exact calculation of how much fat is located in each area of the body

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