Ch 6 pre weight management, health and safety

Being overweight may make cells more efficient at using sugar from the blood.

FALSE

Binge eating refers to the consumption of abnormally large amounts of food over long periods of time.

FALSE

Experts advise a minimum of 30 minutes of daily, moderate-intensity physical exercise to maintain a healthy weight.

FALSE

For women, a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 0.70 is an indicator of shape-related health risks.

FALSE

Hunger and appetite refer to the same thing.

FALSE

Individuals who are at least 50 pounds overweight are considered morbidly obese.

FALSE

People who are overweight are more likely to have high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

FALSE

Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio between weight and height that correlates with body fat.

TRUE

College men tend to underestimate their actual weight.

TRUE

For college students, using a dorm kitchen to cook their own food is one way to avoid weight gain.

TRUE

In the United States, more than two in three adults are overweight or obese

TRUE

Over the past 20 years in the United States, the portion sizes of many popular restaurant and packaged foods have increased by two to five times.

TRUE

People who are too thin are often encouraged to choose calorie-rich foods and exercise regularly.

TRUE

Severe restriction of carbohydrates can induce ketosis, caused by an incomplete breakdown of fats.

TRUE

Since 2000, the prevalence of obesity among women has remained relatively stable.

FALSE