Question 1

John underwent a body composition test that involved being submerged to compare his underwater weight with land weight to determine the amount body fat. This method of assessment is known as a

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A)   skinfold measure.
B)   hydrostatic weighing.
C)   bioelectrical impedance analysis.
D)   Bod Pod test.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

An individual whose BMI is 42 would be classified as

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A)   overweight.
B)   obese.
C)   morbidly obese.
D)   super obese.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Discuss some of the concerns associated with eating out at restaurants and give some strategies that can be used to combat overeating.

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Question 4

Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a snack while he is studying. He discovered that a low-calorie hot drink is a good choice because

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A)   hot drinks are more satisfying than many other snack choices.
B)   it doesn't take much time to make a hot beverage.
C)   hot drinks don't contain any fat.
D)   hot drinks are the best way to replace fluids after exercising.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Keith is having a complete fitness evaluation done at a health center. One of the measurements being taken is how much energy he expends while jogging on a treadmill, which is his

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A)   calorie intake.
B)   basal metabolic rate.
C)   exercise metabolic rate.
D)   resting metabolic rate.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Since the 1970s, the obesity rate among U.S. children and teens has increased rapidly, with the highest increase occurring among

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A)   children aged 3-5.
B)   children aged 6-10.
C)   children aged 10-12.
D)   adolescents aged 12-19.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Two males of equal size and leanness but different ages will burn the same amount of calories at rest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Extremely low body fat can contribute to amenorrhea in females.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain how energy is spent during physical activity and the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.

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Energy is spent to move the body's muscl...

Question 10

A person's exercise metabolic rate (EMR)  will increase if he or she

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A)   decreases the time spent exercising.
B)   performs light daily activities instead of structured exercise routines.
C)   increases the activity level from light to moderate.
D)   decreases the activity level from moderate to light.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Some forms of cancer are associated with obesity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The measure of energy he expended while a person is engaged in sedentary activities, such as sitting on a sofa, or digesting food is the

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A)   calorie intake.
B)   basal metabolic rate.
C)   exercise metabolic rate.
D)   resting metabolic rate.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following are scientific methods for determining body composition EXCEPT

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A)   height and weight tables.
B)   bioelectrical impedance analysis.
C)   skinfold measures.
D)   hydrostatic measures.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The body fat percentage below which a man is considered to be underweight is

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A)   1% to 2%.
B)   3% to 7%.
C)   8% to 10%.
D)   8% to 15%.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

In addition to the United States, which of the following nations or regions are also experiencing an obesity epidemic?

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A)   Mexico and the United Kingdom
B)   Japan and Korea
C)   Mexico and Central America
D)   The United Kingdom and ScandinaviaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Discuss several potential triggers that can cause a person to overeat, as well as strategies for dealing with those triggers.

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Question 17

Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are

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A)   triggers.
B)   pressures.
C)   behaviors.
D)   feelings.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Sharon is of average height and build. Although she doesn't appear to be overweight, a personal trainer measured her body fat at 30%. This discrepancy is likely due to

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A)   Sharon having low bone density.
B)   Sharon having a lower-than-average amount of muscle mass.
C)   Sharon having more dense form of fat compared to most people.
D)   Sharon having a higher-than-average amount of muscle mass.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

When an individual's body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake, this is the process known as

Accepted Answer

A)   adaptive thermogenesis.
B)   ketogenesis.
C)   digestion.
D)   enhanced metabolism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

List three environmental factors that contribute to obesity and explain how each has changed over the last 50 years.

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Exam 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

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Explain how energy is spent during physical activity and the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.

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Two males of equal size and leanness but different ages will burn the same amount of calories at rest.

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The measure of energy he expended while a person is engaged in sedentary activities, such as sitting on a sofa, or digesting food is the

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Some forms of cancer are associated with obesity.

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Since the 1970s, the obesity rate among U.S. children and teens has increased rapidly, with the highest increase occurring among

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Keith is having a complete fitness evaluation done at a health center. One of the measurements being taken is how much energy he expends while jogging on a treadmill, which is his

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An individual whose BMI is 42 would be classified as

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List three environmental factors that contribute to obesity and explain how each has changed over the last 50 years.

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In addition to the United States, which of the following nations or regions are also experiencing an obesity epidemic?

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Extremely low body fat can contribute to amenorrhea in females.

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A person's exercise metabolic rate (EMR) will increase if he or she

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Discuss some of the concerns associated with eating out at restaurants and give some strategies that can be used to combat overeating.

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