Ch 10 Quiz

During high intensity workouts the body can get a source of glucose from the glycogen stored in the ______________.

liver and muscles

The best way to improve flexibility is to:

stretch

The term central obesity refers to ____________________.

the accumulation of excess fat in your abdominal area

Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) refers to __________________.

the amount of energy expended to meet your basic physiological needs.

Which hormone, produced in fat tissue, helps regulate body fat by decreasing the level of hunger and food intake?

Leptin

Being overweight means weighing _______________ more than your healthy weight.

10 to 15 lbs.

Losing weight in a healthy, maintainable manner means losing about __________% of your body weight over a 6 month period.

10%

Which statement is FALSE when considering losing weight in a healthy manner? Increase veggies and fiber in your diet Include protein because it increase satiety Avoid all types of fat in snacks and meals Find ways to gradually increase physical activity

Avoid all types of fat in snacks and meals

Which nutrients contribute most of the energy needs for physical activity?

Carbs and fats

True or False? BMI (body mass index) is a calculation of your height in relationship to your percentage of body fat.

FALSE

True or False? Those individuals whom are underweight can gain weight in a healthy way by adding at least 1000 calories to their daily intake by making more big-fat choices.

FALSE

Which surgery involves stapling the majority of the stomach shut?

Gastric bypass

What hormone is released when the stomach is empty and you need to eat?

Ghrelin

True or false? John is classified as obese because he has a BMI of 31.

TRUE

Some diet drugs help individuals lose weight by:

blocking the absorption of fat in the intestinal tract

Regular physical activity is known to reduce the risk of developing all of the following EXCEPT: Celiac disease Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Cancer

celiac disease

The process whereby one expends more energy (calories) than they consume is termed:

energy deficit or negative energy balance

Which types of foods should generally be avoided before exercise?

high-fat foods

According to the ABC news video, eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) is less recognized than other eating disorders because sufferers _____________________.

often do not meet the highly-defined criteria for the diagnosis

About 60 % of your daily energy needs is determined by:

your basal metabolic rate