Deck 6: Body Composition

Question 1

Stored fat will decrease if a person consumes fewer calories and exercises more than he or she normally does.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fat stored in connective tissue is called subcutaneous fat.

Question 5

Fat located around major organs is commonly referred to as essential fat.

Question 6

More than one third of Canadians are overweight.

Question 7

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

Question 8

The larger percentage of fat deposits in women is due to larger hip girth.

Question 9

Hereditary factors play a role in fat storage.

Question 10

The less body fat a person has, the healthier he or she is.

Question 11

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

Question 12

Obesity is associated with a decreased risk of death from many types of cancer.

Question 13

The condition where higher than normal blood glucose levels is observed, yet not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes, is called pre-diabetes.

Question 14

Gestational diabetes usually disappears after pregnancy.

Question 15

A woman with less than 22% of total body weight as fat is at risk for amenorrhea and loss of bone mass.

Question 16

The female athlete triad consisting of three interrelated disorders is often a result of an individual's quest for an unrealistic level of body fat.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of percent body fat.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by multiplying body weight by the square of your height.

Question 21

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

Question 22

An obese person will have a body mass index (BMI) of 20 or greater.

Question 23

More than 56% of Canadian adults have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.

Question 24

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

Question 25

As determined by the Bod Pod, fat people tend to float and weigh less under water.

Question 26

A total waist measurement over 102 cm is associated with an increased risk of heart disease for men.

Question 27

More research is needed to determine the accuracy of risk for weight distribution assessments.

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

Cellulite is a special kind of fat that is more difficult to lose than other kinds of fat.

Question 31

Changes in body composition can be successfully tracked by tracking one's body weight.

Question 32

Excess body (storage) fat is usually the result of:

A) gender.
B) heredity.
C) age.
D) consumption of more energy than is expended.

Question 33

Visceral fat is also referred to as:

A) fat located under the skin.
B) intra-abdominal fat.
C) fat located inside connective tissues.
D) fat located inside body tissues.

Question 34

Adipose tissue is within fat cells and is considered:

A) Essential for healthy living
B) Necessary for healthy living
C) Not essential for healthy living
D) vital for healthy living

Question 35

Visceral fat is located:

A) inside the organs.
B) around the nervous system.
C) in the heart.
D) around major organs.

Question 36

More calories consumed than expended would result in:

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

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT part of the body's fat free mass?

A) Muscle tissue
B) Connective tissue
C) Cardiac tissue
D) Adipose tissue

Question 38

The uterus and the breasts contain:

A) non-essential fat.
B) essential fat.
C) visceral fat.
D) cellulite.

Question 39

Active people who remain overweight will have an improved health profile. This is because physical activity:

A) allows more protein formation in the body.
B) improves blood fat and blood glucose levels.
C) allows fat to be converted to glucose.
D) changes fat to muscle.

Question 40

The percentage of Canadian Males who are classified as overweight or obese is approximately:

A) 33%.
B) 45%.
C) 62%.
D) 80.7%.

Question 41

The percentage of Canadian females who are classified as overweight or obese is approximately:

A) 33%.
B) 45%.
C) 62%.
D) 80.7%.

Question 42

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

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.

Question 43

Fat stored in connective tissue is called:

A) essential fat.
B) adipose tissue.
C) subcutaneous fat.
D) visceral fat.

Question 44

Fat located under the skin is called:

A) essential fat.
B) adipose tissue.
C) subcutaneous fat.
D) visceral fat.

Question 45

Being _____ is usually defined as having a total body weight above the recommended range for good health.

A) overweight
B) obese
C) morbidly obese
D) underweight

Question 46

One possible explanation for the increase in obesity amongst Canadians over the past 40 years is:

A) that people are eating too much bread.
B) that most Canadians are always dieting.
C) genetics.
D) that people are eating more calories each day than they burn off.

Question 47

Canadians who are obese are _____ more likely to die prematurely from natural causes than those with healthy weights.

A) 10%
B) 20%-30%
C) 40%-45%
D) 50%

Question 48

The key to a healthy body composition is to:

A) periodically diet when a few pounds creep up.
B) make positive lifestyle choices about eating, exercise, and stress management.
C) ensure you get a lot of exercise to compensate for periods when you overeat.
D) eliminate all carbohydrates, reduce fat, and exercise regularly.

Question 49

Obesity doesn't typically affect one's _____ well-being.

A) emotional
B) physical
C) psychological
D) socio-economic

Question 50

Canadians who are obese are three times more likely to have which of the following conditions?

A) Pneumonia and colds
B) Hypertension and thyroid cancer
C) Diabetes and hypertension
D) Infectious diseases and skin conditions

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

People are at greater risk for heart disease if they tend to gain weight in the:

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

Question 53

Many overweight and obese people, especially those who are sedentary and eat a poor diet, suffer from a group of symptoms called:

A) Congestive heart syndrome
B) Obesity syndrome
C) Diabetic syndrome
D) Metabolic syndrome

Question 54

Too little body fat is associated with:

A) an increased risk for type 1 diabetes.
B) an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
C) immune system disorders.
D) heart disease.

Question 55

A man may experience muscle wasting and fatigue if his percentage of body fat is less than:

A) 3-5%.
B) 8-12%.
C) 15-20%.
D) 20-25%.

Question 56

Which of the following characteristics is not true in women with body fat less than 8-12%?

A) They may experience muscle wasting.
B) They have an increased risk of developing immune system disorders.
C) They have an increased risk of developing reproductive disorders.
D) They have a healthy body composition.

Question 57

A condition called the "female athlete triad" involves a series of disorders: abnormal eating habits and excess exercising resulting in very low and dangerous levels of body fat, lack of menstrual periods, and eventually:

A) diabetes.
B) cancer.
C) certain death.
D) bone density loss.

Question 58

A person who is 193 cm tall should have a waist circumference less than _____ cm for healthy living.

A) 97.5
B) 96.5
C) 99.5
D) 101.5

Question 59

An individual with a BMI of 33, will be classified as:

A) Obesity class 1
B) Obesity class II
C) Obesity class III
D) Obesity class IV

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

Hydrostatic weighing involves:

A) under water weighing.
B) body fat testing with static testing equipment.
C) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
D) waist to hip measurements.

Question 62

Skinfold measurements are taken using:

A) a tape measure.
B) calipers.
C) weight scales and a tape measure.
D) a Bod Pod.

Question 63

Body mass index (BMI) is a useful tool for measuring body composition because:

A) it only requires a meter stick and scale.
B) it doesn't require a calculator.
C) it is easy to calculate and rate.
D) it includes underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese individuals.

Question 64

According to standards issued by the Health Canada, a healthy body mass index (BMI) is between:

A) 12.5 and 17.5.
B) 15.5 and 20.5.
C) 18.5 and 24.9.
D) 22.5 and 27.5.

Question 65

A body mass index (BMI) value of 30 or more may be used as a diagnostic criterion for:

A) obesity.
B) being overweight.
C) pre-diabetes.
D) anorexia nervosa.

Question 66

Body mass index (BMI) evaluations may not be accurate for someone who is:

A) underweight.
B) tall.
C) overweight.
D) athletic.

Question 67

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of:

A) a person's weight in relation to their density.
B) a person's weight in relation to their height.
C) Skinfolds in relation to one's height.
D) bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) values in relation to one's height.

Question 68

The use of x-ray beams to determine body composition is what type of body composition assessment?

A) BIA
B) Bod Pod
C) DEXA
D) Hydrostatic weighing

Question 69

Which option is considered to be one of the most accurate indirect methods of assessing body weight and composition?

A) Underwater weighing
B) Body mass index
C) Weight-weight tables
D) Skinfold measurements

Question 70

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a body fat test that assesses body fat based on the principle that:

A) blood tests can predict body fat.
B) electrical stimulation of certain areas of the body can yield a reliable body fat score.
C) body fat can absorb electricity faster.
D) fat free tissues are good conductors of electrical current.

Question 71

Which of the following body composition assessments, has an error rate of 2%-4%?

A) Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
B) Bioelectrical impedance analysis
C) Air displacement
D) Skinfold measurements

Question 72

Jamie had her body composition assessed using calipers. What type of assessment did Jamie have?

A) Skinfold measurements
B) Hydrostatic weighing
C) Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
D) Air displacement

Question 73

To increase accuracy during a skinfold test, how many times should measurements be taken at each site?

A) Once
B) Several
C) Twice but only at one site
D) Skinfold tests only have one site

Question 74

A pressure-sensitive measuring instrument with two jaws is known as:

A) Pincers
B) Calipers
C) Plethysmograph
D) There is no such thing

Question 75

A person with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 is classified as:

A) underweight.
B) normal weight.
C) overweight.
D) obese.

Question 76

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

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

Question 77

When tracking changes in body composition, it is important to:

A) use the same assessment method each time.
B) use more than one assessment method each time.
C) use all available assessments methods each time.
D) use a different assessment method each time.

Question 78

Lisa is a 45-year-old female. What would be a healthy body fat percentage for Lisa?

A) 34-38
B) 19-22
C) 11-18
D) 23-33

Question 79

A waist-to-hip ratio measures:

A) body fat.
B) fat-free mass.
C) hip girth.
D) fat distribution.

Question 80

A waist circumference of _____ for men is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

A) 102 cm
B) 152 cm
C) 202 cm
D) 252 cm