Question 1

Because it necessarily involves complex equipment, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) must be done in a laboratory or other scientific facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A disease often associated with excess body weight is

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  influenza. 
A)  pneumonia. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  influenza. C

Question 3

The "apple shape" (fat stored in the upper regions of the body, particularly the abdomen) is common among men and postmenopausal women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The number of fat cells a person has is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  lifestyle. 
B)  age. 
C)  gender. 
D)  genetics. 
A)  lifestyle. 
B)  age. 
C)  gender. 
D)  genetics.

Question 5

Discuss strategies for making successful and permanent changes in body composition.

Accepted Answer

Making successful and permanent changes

Question 6

People who gain weight in the ________ are at greater risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, early-onset heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and mortality.

Accepted Answer

A)  thighs 
B)  hips 
C)  abdomen 
D)  buttocks 
A)  thighs 
B)  hips 
C)  abdomen 
D)  buttocks

Question 7

Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) uses a magnetic field to measure lean body mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), a BMI of about ________ is considered normal and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  15.1 to 19.9 
B)  18.5 to 24.9 
C)  25.9 to 29.1 
D)  29.5 to 35.4 
A)  15.1 to 19.9 
B)  18.5 to 24.9 
C)  25.9 to 29.1 
D)  29.5 to 35.4

Question 9

List and describe three techniques for estimating percent body fat.

Accepted Answer

1. Skinfold measurements: This technique

Question 10

A person's skinfold measurements often differ between the morning and the evening due to

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation of the muscles as the day progresses. 
B)  the intake of calories during the day. 
C)  changes in the amount of water in the body. 
D)  an increase in the amount of oxygen in the blood. 
A)  relaxation of the muscles as the day progresses. 
B)  the intake of calories during the day. 
C)  changes in the amount of water in the body. 
D)  an increase in the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Question 11

Body weight is generally not a useful method for tracking progress in a program to change body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Athletes, serious weight trainers, and people of short stature should use BMI as their primary means of assessing whether their weight is at healthy levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why do women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have essential fat deposited in gender-specific sites. 
B)  Women have lower metabolic rates. 
C)  Women have less muscle tissue. 
D)  Women tend to expend less energy in physical activity. 
A)  Women have essential fat deposited in gender-specific sites. 
B)  Women have lower metabolic rates. 
C)  Women have less muscle tissue. 
D)  Women tend to expend less energy in physical activity.

Question 15

People's ability to change their body composition is limited by heredity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, overweight people had a higher death rate from all causes than did people of normal weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body fat is easier to measure than body weight is. 
B)  Body weight, rather than body fat, is the more accurate measure of body composition. 
C)  Body fat is a more accurate measure of body composition than body weight is. 
D)  Body weight measurements differentiate between overweight and overfat. 
A)  Body fat is easier to measure than body weight is. 
B)  Body weight, rather than body fat, is the more accurate measure of body composition. 
C)  Body fat is a more accurate measure of body composition than body weight is. 
D)  Body weight measurements differentiate between overweight and overfat.

Question 18

What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer meals eaten outside the home 
B)  less time spent in sedentary work 
C)  lower consumption of fast food 
D)  increased portion sizes 
A)  fewer meals eaten outside the home 
B)  less time spent in sedentary work 
C)  lower consumption of fast food 
D)  increased portion sizes

Question 19

Through a combination of diet and exercise, the vast majority of Americans can achieve the "ideal body" presented by the media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In addition to checking your weight, a good way to track progress toward your target body composition is by focusing on how much energy you have and how your clothes fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Because it necessarily involves complex equipment, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) must be done in a laboratory or other scientific facility.

A disease often associated with excess body weight is

The "apple shape" (fat stored in the upper regions of the body, particularly the abdomen) is common among men and postmenopausal women.

The number of fat cells a person has is determined by

Discuss strategies for making successful and permanent changes in body composition.

People who gain weight in the ________ are at greater risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, early-onset heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and mortality.

Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) uses a magnetic field to measure lean body mass.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), a BMI of about ________ is considered normal and healthy.

List and describe three techniques for estimating percent body fat.

A person's skinfold measurements often differ between the morning and the evening due to

Body weight is generally not a useful method for tracking progress in a program to change body composition.

Athletes, serious weight trainers, and people of short stature should use BMI as their primary means of assessing whether their weight is at healthy levels.

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called adipose tissue.

Why do women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men?

People's ability to change their body composition is limited by heredity.

According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, overweight people had a higher death rate from all causes than did people of normal weight.

Which statement is true?

What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

Through a combination of diet and exercise, the vast majority of Americans can achieve the "ideal body" presented by the media.

In addition to checking your weight, a good way to track progress toward your target body composition is by focusing on how much energy you have and how your clothes fit.

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Exam 6: Body Composition

Because it necessarily involves complex equipment, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) must be done in a laboratory or other scientific facility.

A disease often associated with excess body weight is

The "apple shape" (fat stored in the upper regions of the body, particularly the abdomen) is common among men and postmenopausal women.

The number of fat cells a person has is determined by

Discuss strategies for making successful and permanent changes in body composition.

People who gain weight in the ________ are at greater risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, early-onset heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and mortality.

Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) uses a magnetic field to measure lean body mass.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), a BMI of about ________ is considered normal and healthy.

List and describe three techniques for estimating percent body fat.

A person's skinfold measurements often differ between the morning and the evening due to

Body weight is generally not a useful method for tracking progress in a program to change body composition.

Athletes, serious weight trainers, and people of short stature should use BMI as their primary means of assessing whether their weight is at healthy levels.

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called adipose tissue.

Why do women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men?

People's ability to change their body composition is limited by heredity.

According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, overweight people had a higher death rate from all causes than did people of normal weight.

Which statement is true?

What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

Through a combination of diet and exercise, the vast majority of Americans can achieve the "ideal body" presented by the media.

In addition to checking your weight, a good way to track progress toward your target body composition is by focusing on how much energy you have and how your clothes fit.

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