Question 1

Obesity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a large percentage of body fat. 
B)  >25% body fat in men. 
C)  >35% body fat in women. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  a large percentage of body fat. 
B)  >25% body fat in men. 
C)  >35% body fat in women. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

Body composition refers to the relative amounts of ________ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  fat and connective tissue 
B)  fat and fat-free tissue 
C)  fat and muscle 
D)  fat, muscle, and bone 
A)  fat and connective tissue 
B)  fat and fat-free tissue 
C)  fat and muscle 
D)  fat, muscle, and bone

Question 3

You can easily calculate your ideal body weight if you know your percentage of lean muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What percentage of American adults and children are obese? How does this obesity rate relate to rising medical costs?

Accepted Answer

Currently, nearly 34% of adults and 17%

Question 5

The optimal body fat percentage for young men is estimated to be

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10%. 
B)  8-19%. 
C)  20-25%. 
D)  21-32%. 
A)  5-10%. 
B)  8-19%. 
C)  20-25%. 
D)  21-32%.

Question 6

How are the waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index used to assess body composition and overall risk of disease?

Accepted Answer

The waist-to-hip ratio is an index for d

Question 7

The Bod Pod® device is used in the ________ method of assessing body composition.

Accepted Answer

A)  air displacement 
B)  dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
C)  hydrostatic weighing 
D)  bioelectrical impedance analysis 
A)  air displacement 
B)  dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
C)  hydrostatic weighing 
D)  bioelectrical impedance analysis

Question 8

The most common body composition assessments used in fitness centers are the BMI, the skinfold test, and

Accepted Answer

A)  the DXA. 
B)  waist-to-hip ratio. 
C)  hydrostatic weighing. 
D)  the BIA. 
A)  the DXA. 
B)  waist-to-hip ratio. 
C)  hydrostatic weighing. 
D)  the BIA.

Question 9

The skinfold test estimates body fat based on a measurement of

Accepted Answer

A)  total adipose tissue. 
B)  subcutaneous body fat. 
C)  body water. 
D)  visceral body fat. 
A)  total adipose tissue. 
B)  subcutaneous body fat. 
C)  body water. 
D)  visceral body fat.

Question 10

Men tend to store body fat below the abdomen, whereas women tend to store body fat around the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why are height/weight tables not a recommended method of determining body composition?

Accepted Answer

The tables do not indicate how

Question 12

________ is a method of assessing body composition by running a low-level electrical current through the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Air displacement 
B)  Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
C)  Hydrostatic weighing 
D)  Bioelectrical impedance analysis 
A)  Air displacement 
B)  Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry 
C)  Hydrostatic weighing 
D)  Bioelectrical impedance analysis

Question 13

Obesity is linked to an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  neural dysfunction. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  neural dysfunction. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  54% 
B)  67% 
C)  70% 
D)  74% 
A)  54% 
B)  67% 
C)  70% 
D)  74%

Question 15

If you're fat, you can't be fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List at least four diseases known to be linked to obesity.

Accepted Answer

Obesity is linked to no less t

Question 17

The instrument used in a skinfold test is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  tape measure. 
B)  sphygmomanometer. 
C)  caliper. 
D)  ergonometer. 
A)  tape measure. 
B)  sphygmomanometer. 
C)  caliper. 
D)  ergonometer.

Question 18

A healthy body weight can be determined based on a person's optimal level of

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones. 
B)  body mass. 
C)  fitness. 
D)  body fat. 
A)  hormones. 
B)  body mass. 
C)  fitness. 
D)  body fat.

Question 19

Outline the current recommendations for optimal body composition for young adults.

Accepted Answer

In general, a range of 8% to 19% body fa

Obesity is defined as

Body composition refers to the relative amounts of ________ in the body.

You can easily calculate your ideal body weight if you know your percentage of lean muscle.

What percentage of American adults and children are obese? How does this obesity rate relate to rising medical costs?

The optimal body fat percentage for young men is estimated to be

How are the waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index used to assess body composition and overall risk of disease?

The Bod Pod® device is used in the ________ method of assessing body composition.

The most common body composition assessments used in fitness centers are the BMI, the skinfold test, and

The skinfold test estimates body fat based on a measurement of

Men tend to store body fat below the abdomen, whereas women tend to store body fat around the abdomen.

Why are height/weight tables not a recommended method of determining body composition?

________ is a method of assessing body composition by running a low-level electrical current through the body.

Obesity is linked to an increased risk of

What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?

If you're fat, you can't be fit.

List at least four diseases known to be linked to obesity.

The instrument used in a skinfold test is a(n)

A healthy body weight can be determined based on a person's optimal level of

Outline the current recommendations for optimal body composition for young adults.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

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Exam 6: Body Composition

Obesity is defined as

Body composition refers to the relative amounts of ________ in the body.

You can easily calculate your ideal body weight if you know your percentage of lean muscle.

What percentage of American adults and children are obese? How does this obesity rate relate to rising medical costs?

The optimal body fat percentage for young men is estimated to be

How are the waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index used to assess body composition and overall risk of disease?

The Bod Pod® device is used in the ________ method of assessing body composition.

The most common body composition assessments used in fitness centers are the BMI, the skinfold test, and

The skinfold test estimates body fat based on a measurement of

Men tend to store body fat below the abdomen, whereas women tend to store body fat around the abdomen.

Why are height/weight tables not a recommended method of determining body composition?

________ is a method of assessing body composition by running a low-level electrical current through the body.

Obesity is linked to an increased risk of

What percentage of Americans are overweight or obese?

If you're fat, you can't be fit.

List at least four diseases known to be linked to obesity.

The instrument used in a skinfold test is a(n)

A healthy body weight can be determined based on a person's optimal level of

Outline the current recommendations for optimal body composition for young adults.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters