Question 1

What is the error range for skin-fold measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)   ± 2%
B)   ± 11%
C)   ± 4%
D)   ± 7%E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) C

Question 2

For which group of people does metabolic syndrome increase the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   men and women
B)   men but not women
C)   women but not men
D)   children onlyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Describe body composition,including the concepts of essential fat,overweight,and obesity.

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Body composition refers to the proportio...

Question 4

How is a person with a body mass index of 31.2 classified?

Accepted Answer

A)   underweight
B)   normal weight
C)   overweight
D)   obeseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height?

Accepted Answer

A)   underwater weighing
B)   body mass index
C)   skinfold measurement
D)   bioelectrical impedance analysisE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which association is accurate for people with a waist-to-hip ratio above 1.0?

Accepted Answer

A)   associated with a significantly increased risk of disease
B)   acceptable for both men and women
C)   acceptable for men only
D)   acceptable for women onlyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Nearly 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

The Bod Pod estimates percent body fat through water displacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer meals eaten outside the home
B)   less time spent in sedentary work
C)   lower consumption of fast food
D)   increased portion sizesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which is true for type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)   It occurs in 50% of people diagnosed with diabetes.
B)   It is best prevented through a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
C)   It always requires insulin injections as a method of treatment.
D)   It has obvious symptoms in the early stages.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What makes up the condition called the "female athlete triad"?

Accepted Answer

A)   abnormal eating patterns, premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea
B)   abnormal eating patterns, premature osteoporosis, and insulin sensitivity
C)   abnormal eating patterns, premature osteoporosis, and dysmenorrhea
D)   premature osteoporosis, insulin sensitivity, and dysmenorrheaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What condition do obese people develop at three times the rate of non-obese people?

Accepted Answer

A)   pneumonia
B)   hypertension
C)   diabetes
D)   influenzaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

What BMI range is considered healthy according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   between 12.5 and 17.5
B)   between 15.5 and 20.5
C)   between 18.5 and 24.9
D)   between 22.5 and 27.5E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What level of body fat in women may signal amenorrhea and loss of body mass?

Accepted Answer

A)   3-5%
B)   8-12%
C)   15-20%
D)   20-25%E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Explain the components of the female athlete triad and the health effects associated with the triad.

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The female athlete triad is a syndrome t...

Question 16

List and describe three techniques for estimating percent body fat.

Accepted Answer

1. Skinfold measurements: This technique...

Question 17

Which is true about type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)   It accounts for 5% to 10% of all cases of diabetes.
B)   It may often be completely controlled through diet and exercise.
C)   It often goes undiagnosed.
D)   It usually develops after age 40.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 18

Essential body fat is located just below the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How is a person with a body mass index of 26.5 classified?

Accepted Answer

A)   underweight
B)   normal weight
C)   overweight
D)   obeseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Body Composition

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For which group of people does metabolic syndrome increase the risk of heart disease?

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Describe body composition,including the concepts of essential fat,overweight,and obesity.

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How is a person with a body mass index of 31.2 classified?

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Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height?

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Which association is accurate for people with a waist-to-hip ratio above 1.0?

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Nearly 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices.

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The Bod Pod estimates percent body fat through water displacement.

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What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

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Which is true for type 2 diabetes?

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What makes up the condition called the "female athlete triad"?

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What condition do obese people develop at three times the rate of non-obese people?

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What BMI range is considered healthy according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) ?

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What level of body fat in women may signal amenorrhea and loss of body mass?

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Explain the components of the female athlete triad and the health effects associated with the triad.

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List and describe three techniques for estimating percent body fat.

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Which is true about type 1 diabetes?

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Essential body fat is located just below the skin.

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

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How is a person with a body mass index of 26.5 classified?

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