Question 1

The percentage of Americans classified as obese is nearly ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 2

A BMI between 25 and 35 is considered healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One significant method for assessing body fat distribution is measurement of ________ circumference.

Accepted Answer

A)  thigh 
B)  waist 
C)  neck 
D)  chest 
A)  thigh 
B)  waist 
C)  neck 
D)  chest

Question 4

Discuss the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans, and list at least three factors that have contributed to recent increases in their prevalence.

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of overweight and obesity

Question 5

Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height-thus yielding sometimes inaccurate results?

Accepted Answer

A)  underwater weighing 
B)  body mass index 
C)  skinfold measurement 
D)  bioelectrical impedance analysis 
A)  underwater weighing 
B)  body mass index 
C)  skinfold measurement 
D)  bioelectrical impedance analysis

Question 6

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The condition called the "female athlete triad" includes abnormal eating patterns,

Accepted Answer

A)  premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea. 
B)  insulin sensitivity, and amenorrhea. 
C)  premature osteoporosis, and dysmenorrhea. 
D)  insulin sensitivity, and dysmenorrhea. 
A)  premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea. 
B)  insulin sensitivity, and amenorrhea. 
C)  premature osteoporosis, and dysmenorrhea. 
D)  insulin sensitivity, and dysmenorrhea.

Question 8

An obese person needs to lose a significant amount of weight before seeing any major health improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should establish an ideal body image before setting exercise goals. 
B)  You should set exercise goals before establishing an ideal body image. 
C)  You should set a target range for body weight before setting a body composition goal. 
D)  You should set a body composition goal before setting a target range for body weight. 
A)  You should establish an ideal body image before setting exercise goals. 
B)  You should set exercise goals before establishing an ideal body image. 
C)  You should set a target range for body weight before setting a body composition goal. 
D)  You should set a body composition goal before setting a target range for body weight.

Question 10

Diabetes interferes with the processing of insulin in the pancreas, causing a buildup of glucose in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Although obesity is linked with a number of diseases, such as diabetes and even erectile dysfunction, there is little connection between obesity and cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss muscle mass, age, sex, race/ethnicity, and height as factors influencing the relationship between BMI and actual percent body fat.

Accepted Answer

Muscle mass, age, sex, race/ethnicity, a

Question 13

In the past, people relied on height-weight tables that were based on insurance company mortality statistics, but these were inaccurate because

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle weighs more than fat. 
B)  fat weighs more than muscle. 
C)  fit people tend to weigh less than people who are not fit. 
D)  a person who is not fit may have a higher bone density than a person who is fit. 
A)  muscle weighs more than fat. 
B)  fat weighs more than muscle. 
C)  fit people tend to weigh less than people who are not fit. 
D)  a person who is not fit may have a higher bone density than a person who is fit.

Question 14

Body mass index is best used to measure changes in body composition over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off show that physical activity was the key to their success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you lose a great deal of body weight, you will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  lose both body fat and some muscle weight. 
B)  gain both body fat and some muscle weight. 
C)  lose body fat and gain significant muscle weight. 
D)  gain body fat but lose significant muscle weight. 
A)  lose both body fat and some muscle weight. 
B)  gain both body fat and some muscle weight. 
C)  lose body fat and gain significant muscle weight. 
D)  gain body fat but lose significant muscle weight.

Question 17

People are considered obese if their BMI is ________ or above.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40 
A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40

Question 18

Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing uses which statistic to predict the percentage of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  body mass index 
B)  body density 
C)  fat weight 
D)  height and weight 
A)  body mass index 
B)  body density 
C)  fat weight 
D)  height and weight

Question 19

If assessment tests indicate that you need to lose weight for your health, but you are otherwise healthy, your first step should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  start exercising. 
B)  go on a diet. 
C)  set a goal. 
D)  see a doctor. 
A)  start exercising. 
B)  go on a diet. 
C)  set a goal. 
D)  see a doctor.

Question 20

According to experts, a percentage of body fat below the range of ________ is considered unhealthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 3% for men and 3% to 5% for women 
B)  3% to 5% for men and 8% to 12% for women 
C)  8% to 12% for men and 15% to 20% for women 
D)  15% to 20% for men and 20% to 25% for women 
A)  1% to 3% for men and 3% to 5% for women 
B)  3% to 5% for men and 8% to 12% for women 
C)  8% to 12% for men and 15% to 20% for women 
D)  15% to 20% for men and 20% to 25% for women

The percentage of Americans classified as obese is nearly ________ percent.

A BMI between 25 and 35 is considered healthy.

One significant method for assessing body fat distribution is measurement of ________ circumference.

Discuss the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans, and list at least three factors that have contributed to recent increases in their prevalence.

Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height-thus yielding sometimes inaccurate results?

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women.

The condition called the "female athlete triad" includes abnormal eating patterns,

An obese person needs to lose a significant amount of weight before seeing any major health improvement.

Which statement is true?

Diabetes interferes with the processing of insulin in the pancreas, causing a buildup of glucose in the bloodstream.

Although obesity is linked with a number of diseases, such as diabetes and even erectile dysfunction, there is little connection between obesity and cancer.

Discuss muscle mass, age, sex, race/ethnicity, and height as factors influencing the relationship between BMI and actual percent body fat.

In the past, people relied on height-weight tables that were based on insurance company mortality statistics, but these were inaccurate because

Body mass index is best used to measure changes in body composition over time.

Studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off show that physical activity was the key to their success.

If you lose a great deal of body weight, you will most likely

People are considered obese if their BMI is ________ or above.

Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing uses which statistic to predict the percentage of body fat?

If assessment tests indicate that you need to lose weight for your health, but you are otherwise healthy, your first step should be to

According to experts, a percentage of body fat below the range of ________ is considered unhealthy.

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Exam 6: Body Composition

The percentage of Americans classified as obese is nearly ________ percent.

A BMI between 25 and 35 is considered healthy.

One significant method for assessing body fat distribution is measurement of ________ circumference.

Discuss the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans, and list at least three factors that have contributed to recent increases in their prevalence.

Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height-thus yielding sometimes inaccurate results?

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women.

The condition called the "female athlete triad" includes abnormal eating patterns,

An obese person needs to lose a significant amount of weight before seeing any major health improvement.

Which statement is true?

Diabetes interferes with the processing of insulin in the pancreas, causing a buildup of glucose in the bloodstream.

Although obesity is linked with a number of diseases, such as diabetes and even erectile dysfunction, there is little connection between obesity and cancer.

Discuss muscle mass, age, sex, race/ethnicity, and height as factors influencing the relationship between BMI and actual percent body fat.

In the past, people relied on height-weight tables that were based on insurance company mortality statistics, but these were inaccurate because

Body mass index is best used to measure changes in body composition over time.

Studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off show that physical activity was the key to their success.

If you lose a great deal of body weight, you will most likely

People are considered obese if their BMI is ________ or above.

Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing uses which statistic to predict the percentage of body fat?

If assessment tests indicate that you need to lose weight for your health, but you are otherwise healthy, your first step should be to

According to experts, a percentage of body fat below the range of ________ is considered unhealthy.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters