Question 1

People who gain weight in the ________ are at greater risk for early onset heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  thighs
B)  hips
C)  abdomen
D)  buttocksE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A waist-to-hip ratio above 1.0 is

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 only.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

There is no cure for diabetes,but it can be managed through diet and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which 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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which is a definition of essential fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat primarily within fat cells
B)  fat incorporated into muscle
C)  fat incorporated into body tissues
D)  fat found primarily under the skinE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What does successful management of body composition require?

Accepted Answer

A)  a very low calorie diet
B)  an active lifestyle only
C)  a very low calorie diet and an active lifestyle
D)  long-term,consistent coordination of many aspects of a wellness programE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Why do women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have essential fat deposited in gender-specific sites.
B)  Women have lower metabolic rates.
C)  Women have less muscle tissue.
D)  Women tend to expend less energy in physical activity.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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 D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which is true about those with an "apple shape"?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a decreased risk of heart disease,diabetes,and mortality.
B)  They tend to be lean and muscular,with wedged-shaped bodies.
C)  They have an increased risk of heart disease,diabetes,and mortality.
D)  They gain fitness easily and tend to excel at physical activities and sports.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Hydrostatic weighing uses which statistic to predict the percentage of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  body mass index
B)  body density
C)  fat weight
D)  height and total body weightE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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 B)
F) None of the above

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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Men have a higher percentage of essential fat than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement about skin-fold measurements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are difficult to perform on a normal weight individual.
B)  They are an expensive mode of assessing body composition.
C)  They are a practical way to assess body composition.
D)  They are not very precise.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Describe the steps an individual should take if he or she is significantly overweight and/or has known risk factors for disease.

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Question 18

Regular physical activity and exercise have no effect on many of the destructive effects of obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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