Question 1

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased manual work in rural areas. 
B)  The move away from consuming fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C)  Technological changes at work. 
D)  Urbanization and reduced energy expenditure. 
A)  Increased manual work in rural areas. 
B)  The move away from consuming fresh fruits and vegetables. 
C)  Technological changes at work. 
D)  Urbanization and reduced energy expenditure. A

Question 2

People who are overweight are likely to be hired:

Accepted Answer

A)  For jobs that require little face-to-face interaction. 
B)  For positions with regular customer interactions. 
C)  As offensive coordinators for football teams. 
D)  B and C only. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  For jobs that require little face-to-face interaction. 
B)  For positions with regular customer interactions. 
C)  As offensive coordinators for football teams. 
D)  B and C only. 
E)  None of the above. A

Question 3

Summarize the conceptualizations of weight, overweight, and obese.

Accepted Answer

The conceptualizations of weight, overweight, and obese are based on the measurement of an individual's body mass index (BMI) and their overall health. Weight refers to the measurement of the force exerted by the body due to gravity, and it can vary based on factors such as muscle mass, bone density, and fat content. Overweight is defined as having a BMI between 25 and 29.9, indicating an excess amount of body weight for a given height. Obesity, on the other hand, is characterized by a BMI of 30 or higher and is associated with an increased risk of various health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. These conceptualizations are important for understanding and addressing the health implications of body weight and promoting overall well-being.

Question 4

Researchers have shown that prejudice against people considered overweight:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is socially acceptable. 
B)  Is expressed among people working in exercise and health professions. 
C)  Is present in both explicit and implicit forms. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only. 
A)  Is socially acceptable. 
B)  Is expressed among people working in exercise and health professions. 
C)  Is present in both explicit and implicit forms. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only.

Question 5

Researchers have shown that people are most attracted to fitness clubs:

Accepted Answer

A)  That emphasize muscularity among the members. 
B)  That emphasize weight loss. 
C)  That emphasize wellness. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only. 
A)  That emphasize muscularity among the members. 
B)  That emphasize weight loss. 
C)  That emphasize wellness. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only.

Question 6

According to the World Health Organization, _____ people worldwide are overweight and _____ considered clinically obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 billion; 2 million 
B)  4 billion; 1.3 billion 
C)  2 billion; 200 million 
D)  None of the above 
A)  1 billion; 2 million 
B)  4 billion; 1.3 billion 
C)  2 billion; 200 million 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

The wage penalty for being overweight is the same for women as it is for men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many standards of weight are based on data obtained from insurance companies, whose measurements came from middle-class Whites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Social media, books, songs, and film all regularly cast people who are overweight in a negative light. This an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Felt stigma 
B)  Enacted stigma 
C)  Structural stigma 
D)  Internalized stigma 
A)  Felt stigma 
B)  Enacted stigma 
C)  Structural stigma 
D)  Internalized stigma

Question 10

Researchers have shown that Whites are penalized more for being overweight than are members of other racial groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

From a stereotype content model perspective, people who are overweight are considered high in warmth and low in competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Body Mass Index is an accurate measure of fatness for all populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the way in which weight influences sport and physical activity participation.

Accepted Answer

Weight can have a significant impact on

Question 14

People who experience social physique anxiety are likely to exercise in private.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most weight-based lawsuits brought under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are not successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Japan, expectations are for exercisers and leaders to be ________, with an emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular; strength. 
B)  Lean; flexibility. 
C)  Lean; thinness. 
D)  Muscular; flexibility. 
A)  Muscular; strength. 
B)  Lean; flexibility. 
C)  Lean; thinness. 
D)  Muscular; flexibility.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a dimension of inclusive physical activity spaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture that celebrates body diversity. 
B)  Authentic leadership. 
C)  Focus on weight loss. 
D)  Encouraging a sense of community. 
E)  Activism for inclusion. 
A)  Culture that celebrates body diversity. 
B)  Authentic leadership. 
C)  Focus on weight loss. 
D)  Encouraging a sense of community. 
E)  Activism for inclusion.

Question 18

Researchers have shown that Asians who are overweight are considered as prototypically American.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The chapter author calculated the overall effect of treatment discrimination based on weight, determining that, in the sport environment:

Accepted Answer

A)  People have a strong preference for thinner people. 
B)  There is no preference based on weight. 
C)  People have a weak preference for thinner people. 
D)  People have a weak preference for fatter people. 
A)  People have a strong preference for thinner people. 
B)  There is no preference based on weight. 
C)  People have a weak preference for thinner people. 
D)  People have a weak preference for fatter people.

Question 20

Researchers suggest waist circumferences of ______ inches or greater in men and _______ inches or greater in women are unhealthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  36; 30 
B)  40; 35 
C)  44; 23 
D)  38; 36 
A)  36; 30 
B)  40; 35 
C)  44; 23 
D)  38; 36

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to obesity?

People who are overweight are likely to be hired:

Summarize the conceptualizations of weight, overweight, and obese.

Researchers have shown that prejudice against people considered overweight:

Researchers have shown that people are most attracted to fitness clubs:

According to the World Health Organization, _ people worldwide are overweight and _ considered clinically obese.

The wage penalty for being overweight is the same for women as it is for men.

Many standards of weight are based on data obtained from insurance companies, whose measurements came from middle-class Whites.

Social media, books, songs, and film all regularly cast people who are overweight in a negative light. This an example of:

Researchers have shown that Whites are penalized more for being overweight than are members of other racial groups.

From a stereotype content model perspective, people who are overweight are considered high in warmth and low in competence.

Body Mass Index is an accurate measure of fatness for all populations.

Describe the way in which weight influences sport and physical activity participation.

People who experience social physique anxiety are likely to exercise in private.

Most weight-based lawsuits brought under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are not successful.

In Japan, expectations are for exercisers and leaders to be , with an emphasis on .

Which of the following is not a dimension of inclusive physical activity spaces?

Researchers have shown that Asians who are overweight are considered as prototypically American.

The chapter author calculated the overall effect of treatment discrimination based on weight, determining that, in the sport environment:

Researchers suggest waist circumferences of inches or greater in men and _ inches or greater in women are unhealthy.

Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Theoretical Tenets of Diversity and Inclusion

Bias

A Framework to Understand Diversity Forms

Race

Gender

Age

Disability

Religion

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression

Social Class

Strategies for Inclusion

Diversity Training

Change and Inclusion Through Sport

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Exam 9: Weight

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to obesity?

People who are overweight are likely to be hired:

Summarize the conceptualizations of weight, overweight, and obese.

Researchers have shown that prejudice against people considered overweight:

Researchers have shown that people are most attracted to fitness clubs:

According to the World Health Organization, _____ people worldwide are overweight and _____ considered clinically obese.

The wage penalty for being overweight is the same for women as it is for men.

Many standards of weight are based on data obtained from insurance companies, whose measurements came from middle-class Whites.

Social media, books, songs, and film all regularly cast people who are overweight in a negative light. This an example of:

Researchers have shown that Whites are penalized more for being overweight than are members of other racial groups.

From a stereotype content model perspective, people who are overweight are considered high in warmth and low in competence.

Body Mass Index is an accurate measure of fatness for all populations.

Describe the way in which weight influences sport and physical activity participation.

People who experience social physique anxiety are likely to exercise in private.

Most weight-based lawsuits brought under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are not successful.

In Japan, expectations are for exercisers and leaders to be ________, with an emphasis on ________.

Which of the following is not a dimension of inclusive physical activity spaces?

Researchers have shown that Asians who are overweight are considered as prototypically American.

The chapter author calculated the overall effect of treatment discrimination based on weight, determining that, in the sport environment:

Researchers suggest waist circumferences of ______ inches or greater in men and _______ inches or greater in women are unhealthy.

Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Theoretical Tenets of Diversity and Inclusion

Bias

A Framework to Understand Diversity Forms

Race

Gender

Age

Disability

Religion

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression

Social Class

Strategies for Inclusion

Diversity Training

Change and Inclusion Through Sport

Filters

According to the World Health Organization, _ people worldwide are overweight and _ considered clinically obese.

In Japan, expectations are for exercisers and leaders to be , with an emphasis on .

Researchers suggest waist circumferences of inches or greater in men and _ inches or greater in women are unhealthy.