Question 1

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

Accepted Answer

A)  obese people consume more sugar. 
B)  insulin is not able to efficiently remove sugar from the blood stream. 
C)  insulin is no longer produced. 
D)  obesity is associated with an inability to exercise intensely. 
A)  obese people consume more sugar. 
B)  insulin is not able to efficiently remove sugar from the blood stream. 
C)  insulin is no longer produced. 
D)  obesity is associated with an inability to exercise intensely. B

Question 2

Even being mildly to moderately overweight is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to Health Canada, most people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

More calories consumed than expended would result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  excess fat storage. 
B)  excess fat usage. 
C)  excess fat catabolism. 
D)  excess caloric excretion. 
A)  excess fat storage. 
B)  excess fat usage. 
C)  excess fat catabolism. 
D)  excess caloric excretion.

Question 5

Body mass index (BMI) is a poor measure of body weight assessment for varsity athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Underwater weighing is used as the standard for other indirect measures of body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jim is a 25-year-old competitive athlete who trains all year long. His healthy body fat range would be?

Accepted Answer

A)  13-20 
B)  8-19 
C)  3-5 
D)  6-7 
A)  13-20 
B)  8-19 
C)  3-5 
D)  6-7

Question 8

A BMI of 17.5 or less is sometimes used as a diagnostic criterion for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart disease 
B)  Renal disease 
C)  Eating disorders 
D)  Morbid obesity 
A)  Heart disease 
B)  Renal disease 
C)  Eating disorders 
D)  Morbid obesity

Question 9

In what way does weight training primarily affect body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight training improves body composition by increasing muscle mass. 
B)  Weight training improves body composition by creating a large negative calorie balance. 
C)  Weight training improves body composition by reducing the amount of fat at specific body sites (spot reducing). 
D)  Weight training does not change body composition. 
A)  Weight training improves body composition by increasing muscle mass. 
B)  Weight training improves body composition by creating a large negative calorie balance. 
C)  Weight training improves body composition by reducing the amount of fat at specific body sites (spot reducing). 
D)  Weight training does not change body composition.

Question 10

As a person gains weight, their fat cells increase only in number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the fat in the body...

Question 12

Which of the following limits capacity to change body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet 
B)  Gender 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Ethnicity 
A)  Diet 
B)  Gender 
C)  Genetics 
D)  Ethnicity

Question 13

Genetic and lifestyle factors play a role in one's body composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The financial cost of obesity in Canada is reported to be close to:

Accepted Answer

A)  $100,000. 
B)  $1,000,000. 
C)  $1,000,000,000. 
D)  $2,000,000,000. 
A)  $100,000. 
B)  $1,000,000. 
C)  $1,000,000,000. 
D)  $2,000,000,000.

Question 15

The methods used for assessing body composition based on total body weight are less accurate, yet they are commonly used since body weight is easier to measure than body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Essential fat makes up 7% of total body weight in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An increase in portion sizes is the sole cause of increased obesity among Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Estimating a person's percentage of body fat helps to determine their:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight. 
B)  mass. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  metabolism. 
A)  weight. 
B)  mass. 
C)  body composition. 
D)  metabolism.

Question 19

Define the following terms: Obesity and Overweight.

Accepted Answer

- Overweight is usually defined as total

Question 20

Weight training is one of the best physical activities for helping one to create a negative energy balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

Even being mildly to moderately overweight is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for type 2 diabetes.

According to Health Canada, most people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese.

More calories consumed than expended would result in:

Body mass index (BMI) is a poor measure of body weight assessment for varsity athletes.

Underwater weighing is used as the standard for other indirect measures of body composition.

Jim is a 25-year-old competitive athlete who trains all year long. His healthy body fat range would be?

A BMI of 17.5 or less is sometimes used as a diagnostic criterion for:

In what way does weight training primarily affect body composition?

As a person gains weight, their fat cells increase only in number.

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called _____________.

Which of the following limits capacity to change body composition?

Genetic and lifestyle factors play a role in one's body composition.

The financial cost of obesity in Canada is reported to be close to:

The methods used for assessing body composition based on total body weight are less accurate, yet they are commonly used since body weight is easier to measure than body fat.

Essential fat makes up 7% of total body weight in women.

An increase in portion sizes is the sole cause of increased obesity among Canadians.

Estimating a person's percentage of body fat helps to determine their:

Define the following terms: Obesity and Overweight.

Weight training is one of the best physical activities for helping one to create a negative energy balance.

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Exam 6: Body Composition

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

Even being mildly to moderately overweight is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for type 2 diabetes.

According to Health Canada, most people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese.

More calories consumed than expended would result in:

Body mass index (BMI) is a poor measure of body weight assessment for varsity athletes.

Underwater weighing is used as the standard for other indirect measures of body composition.

Jim is a 25-year-old competitive athlete who trains all year long. His healthy body fat range would be?

A BMI of 17.5 or less is sometimes used as a diagnostic criterion for:

In what way does weight training primarily affect body composition?

As a person gains weight, their fat cells increase only in number.

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called _____________.

Which of the following limits capacity to change body composition?

Genetic and lifestyle factors play a role in one's body composition.

The financial cost of obesity in Canada is reported to be close to:

The methods used for assessing body composition based on total body weight are less accurate, yet they are commonly used since body weight is easier to measure than body fat.

Essential fat makes up 7% of total body weight in women.

An increase in portion sizes is the sole cause of increased obesity among Canadians.

Estimating a person's percentage of body fat helps to determine their:

Define the following terms: Obesity and Overweight.

Weight training is one of the best physical activities for helping one to create a negative energy balance.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Filters