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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.
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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.
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Cardiorespiratory fitness is most likely to improve due to which of the following types of exercise?

A
bicycling
B
weight lifting
C
push-ups
D
sit-ups
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Professional assessments are the only reliable method for determining an individual's levels of health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
5

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
taking your pulse
B
performing the test for 1 hour
C
comparing your results to a reference chart
D
using a 12-inch step
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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
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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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Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.

A
T
B
F
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Exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they __________.

A
increase body fat
B
increase body tissue
C
release energy
D
store energy
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Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

A
cardiorespiratory fitness
B
bone density
C
muscular strength
D
flexibility
12

Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components?

A
internal organs
B
skin
C
muscle
D
tendons
13

Participating in physical activities can improve health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
14

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss.

A
T
B
F
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Josh had a skin fold measurement done at the gym to determine his body composition. Based on what you know about this test, which of the following statements BEST describes the information he has learned.

A
It is an easy test that is always reliable, but it provides little detail about one's body composition.
B
It can be difficult to determine one's body fat because the test administrator can easily make an error.
C
It measures the skin's thickness on one's leg and forearm.
D
It is one of the most accurate and expensive tests available.
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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 balance
B
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
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It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________.

A
body composition
B
an individual's height-weight ratio
C
cardiorespiratory fitness levels
D
an individual's height
18

A journal is a good way to track your diet and exercise progress.

A
T
B
F
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Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the following is TRUE?

A
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because she falls within the healthy range.
B
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain diseases because it is too small.
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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.

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