Question 1

________ is defined as the relative amounts of lean and fat tissue in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Body composition 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Lean body mass 
D)  Body weight 
A)  Body composition 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Lean body mass 
D)  Body weight

Question 2

Skinfold thickness is measured with a

Accepted Answer

A)  caliper. 
B)  dynamometer. 
C)  Bod Pod. 
D)  BIA. 
A)  caliper. 
B)  dynamometer. 
C)  Bod Pod. 
D)  BIA.

Question 3

Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by

Accepted Answer

A)  hip circumference divided by waist circumference. 
B)  waist circumference multiplied by hip circumference. 
C)  waist circumference divided by hip circumference. 
D)  hip circumference minus waist circumference. 
A)  hip circumference divided by waist circumference. 
B)  waist circumference multiplied by hip circumference. 
C)  waist circumference divided by hip circumference. 
D)  hip circumference minus waist circumference.

Question 4

Which of the following techniques is considered the "gold standard" for assessing body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrostatic 
B)  Bod Pod 
C)  DXA 
D)  BIA 
A)  Hydrostatic 
B)  Bod Pod 
C)  DXA 
D)  BIA

Question 5

Which method of body composition assessment uses low-dose beams of x-ray energy to measure total fat mass, fat distribution pattern, and bone density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skinfold assessment 
B)  BMI 
C)  DXA 
D)  Air displacement 
A)  Skinfold assessment 
B)  BMI 
C)  DXA 
D)  Air displacement

Question 6

BMI is the most accurate predictor of disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following techniques of body composition assessment is most similar in concept to hydrostatic weighing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air displacement 
B)  Bioelectrical impedance 
C)  BMI 
D)  DXA 
A)  Air displacement 
B)  Bioelectrical impedance 
C)  BMI 
D)  DXA

Question 8

People with android fat distribution carry more fat around their

Accepted Answer

A)  hips. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  arms. 
D)  thighs. 
A)  hips. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  arms. 
D)  thighs.

Question 9

The percentage of overweight adults has decreased over the past 5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which waist-to-hip ratio is an indicator of high risk in young women?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.94 or more 
B)  0.82 or more 
C)  0.74 or more 
D)  0.62 or more 
A)  0.94 or more 
B)  0.82 or more 
C)  0.74 or more 
D)  0.62 or more

Question 11

Which of the following groups are at greatest risk for the female athlete triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soccer players 
B)  Softball players 
C)  Gymnasts 
D)  Swimmers 
A)  Soccer players 
B)  Softball players 
C)  Gymnasts 
D)  Swimmers

Question 12

DXA is readily available to most fitness participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A DXA scan is an inexpensive method of assessing body composition that you can do in your own home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain what cellulite is and list three ways to reduce cellulite in the body.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary; c

Question 15

Women need ________ essential fat for reproductive system-related fat deposits.

Accepted Answer

A)  3% 
B)  18% 
C)  12% 
D)  6% 
A)  3% 
B)  18% 
C)  12% 
D)  6%

Question 16

Which of the following assessment techniques may be monitored weekly to track progress in meeting body composition goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  body weight 
B)  BMI 
C)  body circumference 
D)  percentage body fat 
A)  body weight 
B)  BMI 
C)  body circumference 
D)  percentage body fat

Question 17

Which of the following is a limitation of BMI?

Accepted Answer

A)  It doesn't differentiate between fat mass and lean mass. 
B)  It is not helpful for individuals of average muscle and bone density. 
C)  It is impractical to use in assessing large populations for weight classification and disease risk. 
D)  It requires expensive equipment to measure. 
A)  It doesn't differentiate between fat mass and lean mass. 
B)  It is not helpful for individuals of average muscle and bone density. 
C)  It is impractical to use in assessing large populations for weight classification and disease risk. 
D)  It requires expensive equipment to measure.

Question 18

Your friend Joe would like to know his BMI. He is 6' 3" (1.905 m) and his weight is 250 lbs (113.4 kg). What is his BMI (kg/m2)?

Accepted Answer

A)  18.6 
B)  22.5 
C)  31.2 
D)  40.9 
A)  18.6 
B)  22.5 
C)  31.2 
D)  40.9

Question 19

Which of the following is the best assessment for indicating disease risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Waist-to-hip ratio 
B)  Waist circumference 
C)  Hydrostatic weighing 
D)  Skinfold thickness 
A)  Waist-to-hip ratio 
B)  Waist circumference 
C)  Hydrostatic weighing 
D)  Skinfold thickness

Question 20

Your brother has a waist circumference of 33" and a hip circumference of 40". What is his waist-to-hip ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.954 
B)  0.825 
C)  0.763 
D)  1.27 
A)  0.954 
B)  0.825 
C)  0.763 
D)  1.27

________ is defined as the relative amounts of lean and fat tissue in the human body.

Skinfold thickness is measured with a

Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by

Which of the following techniques is considered the "gold standard" for assessing body fat percentage?

Which method of body composition assessment uses low-dose beams of x-ray energy to measure total fat mass, fat distribution pattern, and bone density?

BMI is the most accurate predictor of disease risk.

Which of the following techniques of body composition assessment is most similar in concept to hydrostatic weighing?

People with android fat distribution carry more fat around their

The percentage of overweight adults has decreased over the past 5 years.

Which waist-to-hip ratio is an indicator of high risk in young women?

Which of the following groups are at greatest risk for the female athlete triad?

DXA is readily available to most fitness participants.

A DXA scan is an inexpensive method of assessing body composition that you can do in your own home.

Explain what cellulite is and list three ways to reduce cellulite in the body.

Women need ________ essential fat for reproductive system-related fat deposits.

Which of the following assessment techniques may be monitored weekly to track progress in meeting body composition goals?

Which of the following is a limitation of BMI?

Your friend Joe would like to know his BMI. He is 6' 3" (1.905 m) and his weight is 250 lbs (113.4 kg). What is his BMI (kg/m²)?

Which of the following is the best assessment for indicating disease risk?

Your brother has a waist circumference of 33" and a hip circumference of 40". What is his waist-to-hip ratio?

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Exam 6: Understanding Body Composition

________ is defined as the relative amounts of lean and fat tissue in the human body.

Skinfold thickness is measured with a

Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by

Which of the following techniques is considered the "gold standard" for assessing body fat percentage?

Which method of body composition assessment uses low-dose beams of x-ray energy to measure total fat mass, fat distribution pattern, and bone density?

BMI is the most accurate predictor of disease risk.

Which of the following techniques of body composition assessment is most similar in concept to hydrostatic weighing?

People with android fat distribution carry more fat around their

The percentage of overweight adults has decreased over the past 5 years.

Which waist-to-hip ratio is an indicator of high risk in young women?

Which of the following groups are at greatest risk for the female athlete triad?

DXA is readily available to most fitness participants.

A DXA scan is an inexpensive method of assessing body composition that you can do in your own home.

Explain what cellulite is and list three ways to reduce cellulite in the body.

Women need ________ essential fat for reproductive system-related fat deposits.

Which of the following assessment techniques may be monitored weekly to track progress in meeting body composition goals?

Which of the following is a limitation of BMI?

Your friend Joe would like to know his BMI. He is 6' 3" (1.905 m) and his weight is 250 lbs (113.4 kg). What is his BMI (kg/m2)?

Which of the following is the best assessment for indicating disease risk?

Your brother has a waist circumference of 33" and a hip circumference of 40". What is his waist-to-hip ratio?

Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Your friend Joe would like to know his BMI. He is 6' 3" (1.905 m) and his weight is 250 lbs (113.4 kg). What is his BMI (kg/m²)?