Question 1

Which of the following is true of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body fatness standards suggest that it is normal for males to have more fat than females.
B)  Abdominal body fat poses greater health risks than fat in other locations.
C)  Cellulite is a more dangerous form of body fat.
D)  Fat can be lost in specific sites using appropriate exercises.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous or severe eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating
B)  anorexia nervosa
C)  bulimia
D)  anorexia athleticaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following has been shown to work in resetting the "set-point?"

Accepted Answer

A)  acupuncture
B)  exercise
C)  consumption of protein
D)  stimulantsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Absence of menstruation is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimiA.
B)  anorexia nervosa.
C)  amenorrhea.
D)  oligomenorrhea.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A pound of body fat contains approximately how many calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500
B)  2,000
C)  2,500
D)  3,500E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The term "essential fat" means the

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of dietary fat essential for a balanced diet.
B)  minimum amount of body fat essential for good health.
C)  smallest amount of body fat that can be pinched between your fingers.
D)  desirable amount of body fat for good performance.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

Which of the following is a contributing factor in the weight gain observed by many college freshman?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperactivity
B)  eating when stressed
C)  smoking
D)  social normsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which indicator is used to reflect visceral fat distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotype
B)  bioelectric impedance
C)  waist circumference
D)  height to weight ratioE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following compounds influences obesity by altering appetite and metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  glucose
C)  leptin
D)  dopamineE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is the basis for the bioelectric impedance method for body composition assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat is a better conductor than muscle.
B)  Fat has less water content than muscle.
C)  Fat has more elasticity than muscle.
D)  Fat has more catalytic enzymes than muscle.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What device is used to measure skinfolds?

Accepted Answer

A)  tape measure
B)  dynamometer
C)  caliper
D)  scaleE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 12

Which is NOT an important role of "essential fat" in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature regulation
B)  shock absorption
C)  bone absorption
D)  regulation of nutrientsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The accepted international standards for interpreting BMI categorize values of ____ as overweight and values of _______ for obesity.

Accepted Answer

A)  >20;>30
B)  >25;>30
C)  >30;>35
D)  >25;>40E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following best characterizes the clinical term of "obesity?"

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive body fat
B)  extreme lipedemia
C)  metabolic dis-regulation
D)  extreme overweightE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Individuals with more than healthy fat levels but who are not considered obese have body fat levels in the _______ zone.

Accepted Answer

A)  predisposed
B)  healthy
C)  marginal
D)  unhealthyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which is true of a person's basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  BMR increases with age.
B)  It is determined largely by muscle mass.
C)  A low BMR is an advantage for long-term weight control.
D)  BMR is hereditarily determineD.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

People preoccupied with the idea that their body is not lean or muscular enough may have a clinical condition known as "muscle ____________ disorder."

Accepted Answer

A)  dysmorphia
B)  somatotype
C)  athletic
D)  bulimiaE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Waist circumference provides an estimate of

Accepted Answer

A)  body fat percentage.
B)  visceral fat distribution.
C)  cholesterol levels.
D)  skinfold measurements.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 19

The best way to control body fatness is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce calories in the diet.
B)  exercise to increase caloric output.
C)  combine diet modification and exercise.
D)  take appetite suppressants.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The range of fat recommended for males to be in the "good fitness health zone" is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  5-9%.
B)  10-20%.
C)  21-25%.
D)  25-30%.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Body Composition

Which of the following is true of body fat?

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Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous or severe eating disorder?

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Which of the following has been shown to work in resetting the "set-point?"

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Absence of menstruation is known as

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A pound of body fat contains approximately how many calories?

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The term "essential fat" means the

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Which of the following is a contributing factor in the weight gain observed by many college freshman?

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Which indicator is used to reflect visceral fat distribution?

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Which of the following compounds influences obesity by altering appetite and metabolic rate?

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Which of the following is the basis for the bioelectric impedance method for body composition assessment?

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What device is used to measure skinfolds?

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Which is NOT an important role of "essential fat" in the body?

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The accepted international standards for interpreting BMI categorize values of ____ as overweight and values of _______ for obesity.

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Which of the following best characterizes the clinical term of "obesity?"

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Individuals with more than healthy fat levels but who are not considered obese have body fat levels in the _______ zone.

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Which is true of a person's basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

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People preoccupied with the idea that their body is not lean or muscular enough may have a clinical condition known as "muscle ____________ disorder."

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Waist circumference provides an estimate of

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