Question 1

If your body composition is close to the recommended range, you should probably set a(n)  ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A)   lifestyle rather than a body fat or BMI
B)   body fat or BMI rather than a lifestyle
C)   lifestyle rather than an exercise
D)   exercise rather than a lifestyleE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The terms endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all ________, which describe basic body builds.

Accepted Answer

A)   phenotypes
B)   somatotypes
C)   genotypes
D)   metatypesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks)  is typical of

Accepted Answer

A)   older (postmenopausal)  women.
B)   older men.
C)   younger (premenopausal)  women.
D)   younger men.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In order to lose weight and body fat, the best strategy is to focus on

Accepted Answer

A)   body image ideals.
B)   reduced food intake.
C)   increased physical activity.
D)   assessing your somatotype.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The Bod Pod, a small chamber that contains computerized sensors, uses ________ to measure body composition.

Accepted Answer

A)   air density
B)   water density
C)   air displacement
D)   water displacementE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Describe the health effects of too much and too little body fat.

Accepted Answer

Too much body fat, also known as obesity...

Question 7

The higher the waist-to-hip ratio, the healthier an individual is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Between 20% and 30% of Americans are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a symptom of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)   low blood pressure
B)   resistance to the effects of insulin
C)   low blood glucose levels
D)   subnormal blood fat levelsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Describe the process of setting realistic goals for changing body composition, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese.

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Setting realistic goals for changing bod...

Question 11

Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

Accepted Answer

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of bo...

Question 12

Which statement is true about the location of fat in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intra-abdominal fat is located under the skin, and adipose fat is located around major organs.
B)   Subcutaneous fat is located under the skin, and visceral fat is located around major organs.
C)   Intra-abdominal fat is located around major organs, and adipose fat is located under the skin.
D)   Subcutaneous fat is located around major organs, and visceral fat is located under the skin.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Over the past half-century, the popular image of the "ideal" body has changed from

Accepted Answer

A)   slightly plump to unhealthily thin.
B)   healthily thin to unhealthily thin.
C)   unhealthily thin to slightly plump.
D)   slightly plump to healthily thin.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

To prevent errors in bioelectrical impedance analysis, it is best to avoid ________ prior to measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)   eating
B)   excessive exercise
C)   recalibrating the device
D)   overhydration or underhydrationE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In addition to being inexpensive and practical, skinfold measurements provide highly accurate measurements of body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

People who are significantly overweight should seek the help of a physician in setting body composition goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person with a BMI of 25 or above is classified as

Accepted Answer

A)   underweight.
B)   normal weight.
C)   overweight.
D)   obese.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Women with too little body fat may experience amenorrhea, defined as ________ menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A)   frequent
B)   excessive
C)   a complete end to
D)   absent or infrequentE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

BMI is only an indirect indicator of body fatness and therefore will not accurately classify all individuals because it fails to distinguish between

Accepted Answer

A)   males and females.
B)   organs and muscles.
C)   elderly and youthful people.
D)   fat weight and fat-free weight.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Calipers are a tool used primarily in bioelectrical impedance analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The "pear shape" (fat stored in the hips, thighs, and buttocks) is typical of

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Between 20% and 30% of Americans are overweight or obese.

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Over the past half-century, the popular image of the "ideal" body has changed from

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The higher the waist-to-hip ratio, the healthier an individual is.

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BMI is only an indirect indicator of body fatness and therefore will not accurately classify all individuals because it fails to distinguish between

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The terms endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all ________, which describe basic body builds.

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Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

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A person with a BMI of 25 or above is classified as

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