Question 1

What is a symptom of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure 
B)  resistance to the effects of insulin 
C)  low blood glucose levels 
D)  subnormal blood fat levels 
A)  low blood pressure 
B)  resistance to the effects of insulin 
C)  low blood glucose levels 
D)  subnormal blood fat levels

Question 2

The Bod Pod, a small chamber that contains computerized sensors, uses ________ to measure body composition.

Accepted Answer

A)  air density 
B)  water density 
C)  air displacement 
D)  water displacement 
A)  air density 
B)  water density 
C)  air displacement 
D)  water displacement

Question 3

The higher the waist-to-hip ratio, the healthier an individual is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Women with too little body fat may experience amenorrhea, defined as ________ menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent 
B)  excessive 
C)  a complete end to 
D)  absent or infrequent 
A)  frequent 
B)  excessive 
C)  a complete end to 
D)  absent or infrequent

Question 5

Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

Accepted Answer

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of bo

Question 6

BMI is only an indirect indicator of body fatness and therefore will not accurately classify all individuals because it fails to distinguish between

Accepted Answer

A)  males and females. 
B)  organs and muscles. 
C)  elderly and youthful people. 
D)  fat weight and fat-free weight. 
A)  males and females. 
B)  organs and muscles. 
C)  elderly and youthful people. 
D)  fat weight and fat-free weight.

Question 7

In order to lose weight and body fat, the best strategy is to focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  body image ideals. 
B)  reduced food intake. 
C)  increased physical activity. 
D)  assessing your somatotype. 
A)  body image ideals. 
B)  reduced food intake. 
C)  increased physical activity. 
D)  assessing your somatotype.

Question 8

Between 20% and 30% of Americans are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Calipers are a tool used primarily in bioelectrical impedance analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To prevent errors in bioelectrical impedance analysis, it is best to avoid ________ prior to measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating 
B)  excessive exercise 
C)  recalibrating the device 
D)  overhydration or underhydration 
A)  eating 
B)  excessive exercise 
C)  recalibrating the device 
D)  overhydration or underhydration

Question 11

In addition to being inexpensive and practical, skinfold measurements provide highly accurate measurements of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks) is typical of

Accepted Answer

A)  older (postmenopausal) women. 
B)  older men. 
C)  younger (premenopausal) women. 
D)  younger men. 
A)  older (postmenopausal) women. 
B)  older men. 
C)  younger (premenopausal) women. 
D)  younger men.

Question 13

People who are significantly overweight should seek the help of a physician in setting body composition goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person with a BMI of 25 or above is classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight. 
B)  normal weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese. 
A)  underweight. 
B)  normal weight. 
C)  overweight. 
D)  obese.

Question 15

Over the past half-century, the popular image of the "ideal" body has changed from

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly plump to unhealthily thin. 
B)  healthily thin to unhealthily thin. 
C)  unhealthily thin to slightly plump. 
D)  slightly plump to healthily thin. 
A)  slightly plump to unhealthily thin. 
B)  healthily thin to unhealthily thin. 
C)  unhealthily thin to slightly plump. 
D)  slightly plump to healthily thin.

Question 16

Describe the health effects of too much and too little body fat.

Accepted Answer

Too much body fat, also known as obesity

Question 17

Describe the process of setting realistic goals for changing body composition, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

Setting realistic goals for changing bod

Question 18

Which statement is true about the location of fat in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intra-abdominal fat is located under the skin, and adipose fat is located around major organs. 
B)  Subcutaneous fat is located under the skin, and visceral fat is located around major organs. 
C)  Intra-abdominal fat is located around major organs, and adipose fat is located under the skin. 
D)  Subcutaneous fat is located around major organs, and visceral fat is located under the skin. 
A)  Intra-abdominal fat is located under the skin, and adipose fat is located around major organs. 
B)  Subcutaneous fat is located under the skin, and visceral fat is located around major organs. 
C)  Intra-abdominal fat is located around major organs, and adipose fat is located under the skin. 
D)  Subcutaneous fat is located around major organs, and visceral fat is located under the skin.

Question 19

The terms endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all ________, which describe basic body builds.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotypes 
B)  somatotypes 
C)  genotypes 
D)  metatypes 
A)  phenotypes 
B)  somatotypes 
C)  genotypes 
D)  metatypes

Question 20

If your body composition is close to the recommended range, you should probably set a(n) ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifestyle rather than a body fat or BMI 
B)  body fat or BMI rather than a lifestyle 
C)  lifestyle rather than an exercise 
D)  exercise rather than a lifestyle 
A)  lifestyle rather than a body fat or BMI 
B)  body fat or BMI rather than a lifestyle 
C)  lifestyle rather than an exercise 
D)  exercise rather than a lifestyle

What is a symptom of metabolic syndrome?

The Bod Pod, a small chamber that contains computerized sensors, uses ________ to measure body composition.

The higher the waist-to-hip ratio, the healthier an individual is.

Women with too little body fat may experience amenorrhea, defined as ________ menstruation.

Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

BMI is only an indirect indicator of body fatness and therefore will not accurately classify all individuals because it fails to distinguish between

In order to lose weight and body fat, the best strategy is to focus on

Between 20% and 30% of Americans are overweight or obese.

Calipers are a tool used primarily in bioelectrical impedance analysis.

To prevent errors in bioelectrical impedance analysis, it is best to avoid ________ prior to measurement.

In addition to being inexpensive and practical, skinfold measurements provide highly accurate measurements of body fat.

The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks) is typical of

People who are significantly overweight should seek the help of a physician in setting body composition goals.

A person with a BMI of 25 or above is classified as

Over the past half-century, the popular image of the "ideal" body has changed from

Describe the health effects of too much and too little body fat.

Describe the process of setting realistic goals for changing body composition, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese.

Which statement is true about the location of fat in the body?

The terms endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all ________, which describe basic body builds.

If your body composition is close to the recommended range, you should probably set a(n) ________ goal.

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

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Exam 6: Body Composition

What is a symptom of metabolic syndrome?

The Bod Pod, a small chamber that contains computerized sensors, uses ________ to measure body composition.

The higher the waist-to-hip ratio, the healthier an individual is.

Women with too little body fat may experience amenorrhea, defined as ________ menstruation.

Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

BMI is only an indirect indicator of body fatness and therefore will not accurately classify all individuals because it fails to distinguish between

In order to lose weight and body fat, the best strategy is to focus on

Between 20% and 30% of Americans are overweight or obese.

Calipers are a tool used primarily in bioelectrical impedance analysis.

To prevent errors in bioelectrical impedance analysis, it is best to avoid ________ prior to measurement.

In addition to being inexpensive and practical, skinfold measurements provide highly accurate measurements of body fat.

The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks) is typical of

People who are significantly overweight should seek the help of a physician in setting body composition goals.

A person with a BMI of 25 or above is classified as

Over the past half-century, the popular image of the "ideal" body has changed from

Describe the health effects of too much and too little body fat.

Describe the process of setting realistic goals for changing body composition, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese.

Which statement is true about the location of fat in the body?

The terms endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all ________, which describe basic body builds.

If your body composition is close to the recommended range, you should probably set a(n) ________ goal.

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