Question 1

In 2013,rates of obesity were highest in _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Alaska 
B) Colorado 
C) Hawaii 
D) Utah 
E) ​West Virginia 
A) ​Alaska 
B) Colorado 
C) Hawaii 
D) Utah 
E) ​West Virginia E

Question 2

Harold is a college sophomore who is trying to get in shape for spring break.He would like to lose the body weight he has gained during his freshman and sophomore years.In high school,he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals,but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work,hanging out with friends playing poker,and eating lots of take-out food,snacking on pizza,and drinking soda.Harold,who is 5' 10",has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 182 pounds.
Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help.During Harold's consultation,the personal trainer calculates his BMI,determines his ideal body weight,and measures his body fat content using skinfold calipers.The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat.The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist,and his waist circumference is a little over 40".
-Harold's personal trainer warns him about the disease risk associated with high levels of visceral fat.Which dietary and/or lifestyle change would most likely help Harold in reducing his risk of metabolic abnormalities?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​walking and jogging regularly and maintaining his current diet 
B) replacing his fast food intake with large portions of fruits,vegetables,and whole grains 
C) beginning a strength training regimen 
D) walking and jogging regularly and eating a protein-based diet 
E) ​walking and jogging regularly and beginning a strength training regimen 
A) ​walking and jogging regularly and maintaining his current diet 
B) replacing his fast food intake with large portions of fruits,vegetables,and whole grains 
C) beginning a strength training regimen 
D) walking and jogging regularly and eating a protein-based diet 
E) ​walking and jogging regularly and beginning a strength training regimen E

Question 3

Which method of assessing body fat content can also be used to assess bone mineral content and lean tissue mass?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​skinfold measurement 
B) bioelectrical impedance analysis 
C) underwater weighing 
D) magnetic resonance imaging 
E) ​dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry 
A) ​skinfold measurement 
B) bioelectrical impedance analysis 
C) underwater weighing 
D) magnetic resonance imaging 
E) ​dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry E

Question 4

Exposure to PCBs during _____ is related to metabolic changes that encourage the development of obesity.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​pregnancy only 
B) early childhood only 
C) the adolescent years only 
D) pregnancy and early childhood 
E) ​early childhood and the adolescent years 
A) ​pregnancy only 
B) early childhood only 
C) the adolescent years only 
D) pregnancy and early childhood 
E) ​early childhood and the adolescent years

Question 5

Matching​
-​body mass index

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 6

Individuals can achieve any body weight or shape they desire if they just diet and exercise enough.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Major gains in weight are most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 25 and 34.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

BMI percentile ranges for children and adolescents also provide information on growth progress in terms of weight or height for age.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Matching​
-​obese

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 10

Apple-shaped people store fat primarily in their _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​abdomen 
B) thighs 
C) upper arms 
D) hips 
E) ​lower leg 
A) ​abdomen 
B) thighs 
C) upper arms 
D) hips 
E) ​lower leg

Question 11

Matching​
-chronic inflammation

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Question 12

Culturally defined body weight p

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Harold is a college sophomore who is trying to get in shape for spring break.He would like to lose the body weight he has gained during his freshman and sophomore years.In high school,he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals,but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work,hanging out with friends playing poker,and eating lots of take-out food,snacking on pizza,and drinking soda.Harold,who is 5' 10",has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 182 pounds.
Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help.During Harold's consultation,the personal trainer calculates his BMI,determines his ideal body weight,and measures his body fat content using skinfold calipers.The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat.The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist,and his waist circumference is a little over 40".
-In addition to exercise,which behavior would most likely help Harold get in shape for spring break?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Cut out all carbohydrates,including regular soda,bread,pasta,and fruit 
B) Start drinking protein shakes instead of eating pizza with his friends 
C) Skip breakfast and lunch and have a sensible dinner 
D) Decrease portion sizes at home and in restaurants and regularly include vegetables or fruit at meals 
E) ​Adopt a vegetarian style diet 
A) ​Cut out all carbohydrates,including regular soda,bread,pasta,and fruit 
B) Start drinking protein shakes instead of eating pizza with his friends 
C) Skip breakfast and lunch and have a sensible dinner 
D) Decrease portion sizes at home and in restaurants and regularly include vegetables or fruit at meals 
E) ​Adopt a vegetarian style diet

Question 14

Which lifestyle changes may prevent or lessen the amount of weight gain that occurs with age?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​regular exercise only 
B) regularly getting eight hours of sleep at night 
C) increasing portion sizes at home while decreasing portion sizes in restaurants 
D) regular exercise and regularly getting eight hours of sleep at night 
E) ​regular exercise and decreasing the amount of sleep per night to under seven hours 
A) ​regular exercise only 
B) regularly getting eight hours of sleep at night 
C) increasing portion sizes at home while decreasing portion sizes in restaurants 
D) regular exercise and regularly getting eight hours of sleep at night 
E) ​regular exercise and decreasing the amount of sleep per night to under seven hours

Question 15

Low body fat levels are associated with _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​chronic inflammation 
B) insulin resistance 
C) elevated triglyceride levels 
D) fatty liver disease 
E) ​infertility 
A) ​chronic inflammation 
B) insulin resistance 
C) elevated triglyceride levels 
D) fatty liver disease 
E) ​infertility

Question 16

Men need at least _____% body fat for survival.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10 
D) 10 to 12 
E) ​12 to 15 
A) ​3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10 
D) 10 to 12 
E) ​12 to 15

Question 17

Parents who overreact to a child's weight by focusing on it,restricting food access,and making negative comments to the child decrease the likelihood that eating and weight problems will develop or endure.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​Rates of overweight and obesity in the United States _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​have increased a bit for children aged 2 to 5 years 
B) have decreased substantially since 1990 
C) have increased substantially recently 
D) have stabilized recently 
E) ​do not vary by state 
A) ​have increased a bit for children aged 2 to 5 years 
B) have decreased substantially since 1990 
C) have increased substantially recently 
D) have stabilized recently 
E) ​do not vary by state

Question 19

The variables needed to determine body mass index include height,weight,age,and gender.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Matching​
-​waist

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 
A) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 
B) BMI 30 kg/m2 or higher 
C) disease characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to utilize insulin properly 
D) BMI <18.5 kg/m2 
E) indicator of the status of a person's weight for his or her height
F)smallest circumference below the last rib of the rib cage and above the navel
G)chemical changes that take place in the body
H)key inflammatory factor produced in the liver in response to infection or inflammation
I)fat located under the skin
J)fat located under the skin and muscle of the abdomen
K)reversible condition characterized by fat infiltration of the liver
L)condition in which cells "resist" the action of insulin in facilitating the passage of glucose into cells
M)predisposes people to the development of type 2 diabetes,heart disease,hypertension,and other disorders
N)triggers the release of biologically active substances that promote oxidation and other potentially harmful reactions in the body
O)BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

Exam 9: Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

In 2013,rates of obesity were highest in _____.​

Which method of assessing body fat content can also be used to assess bone mineral content and lean tissue mass?​

Exposure to PCBs during _____ is related to metabolic changes that encourage the development of obesity.​

Matching​ -​body mass index

Individuals can achieve any body weight or shape they desire if they just diet and exercise enough.​

Major gains in weight are most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 25 and 34.​

BMI percentile ranges for children and adolescents also provide information on growth progress in terms of weight or height for age.​

Matching​ -​obese

Apple-shaped people store fat primarily in their _____.​

Matching​ -chronic inflammation

Culturally defined body weight p

Which lifestyle changes may prevent or lessen the amount of weight gain that occurs with age?​

Low body fat levels are associated with _____.​

Men need at least _____% body fat for survival.​

Parents who overreact to a child's weight by focusing on it,restricting food access,and making negative comments to the child decrease the likelihood that eating and weight problems will develop or endure.​

​Rates of overweight and obesity in the United States _____.

The variables needed to determine body mass index include height,weight,age,and gender.​

Matching​ -​waist

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Filters

In 2013,rates of obesity were highest in _____.

Which method of assessing body fat content can also be used to assess bone mineral content and lean tissue mass?

Exposure to PCBs during _____ is related to metabolic changes that encourage the development of obesity.

Matching -body mass index

Individuals can achieve any body weight or shape they desire if they just diet and exercise enough.

Major gains in weight are most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 25 and 34.

BMI percentile ranges for children and adolescents also provide information on growth progress in terms of weight or height for age.

Matching -obese

Apple-shaped people store fat primarily in their _____.

Matching -chronic inflammation

Which lifestyle changes may prevent or lessen the amount of weight gain that occurs with age?

Low body fat levels are associated with _____.

Men need at least _____% body fat for survival.

Parents who overreact to a child's weight by focusing on it,restricting food access,and making negative comments to the child decrease the likelihood that eating and weight problems will develop or endure.

Rates of overweight and obesity in the United States _____.

The variables needed to determine body mass index include height,weight,age,and gender.

Matching -waist