Nutrition Ch6
The body mass index could be an inaccurate method of assessing body composition for some individuals because it ...
does not distinguish between fat weight and fat-free weight
Without adequate monitoring and medications, people with type 1 diabetes could suffer complications that include ...
going into a coma
Which of the following are true of fat?
it cushions body organs It regulates body temperature It is the main source of stored energy in the body
To reduce risk of disease, a person's waist measurement should be ...
less than half one's height
Since bioelectrical impedance analysis measures the effect of small electrical currents on nonfat body mass and fat, people using this type of testing should be careful to ...
not drink too much or little water before testing.
What is the only method for directly measuring the percentage of body weight that is fat?
Autopsy
Body mass index is also know as
BMI
A person's somatotype describes his or her ...
Basic body build
Which of the following are warning signs of diabetes?
Blurred vision Extreme fatigue Frequent urination
Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of ...
Body fat
Tables that list ideal weights for specific heights...
Can be inaccurate for people like bodybuilders
With type 2 diabetes, individuals can have which of the following conditions?
Cells are resistant to insulin The pancreas does not produce enough insulin
Which of the following can result from excess body fat?
Chronic diseases Diabetes Cardiovascular disease
Since metabolic syndrome affects glucose and insulin, people with this syndrome are at risk of developing which of the following?
Chronic inflammation Fatty liver disease Erectile dysfunction
Which of the following comprise fat-free body mass?
Connective tissue Muscle Water
Which of the following are disorders in the female athlete triad?
Decreased bone density Lack of menstrual periods
Which of the following factors help determine amount of fat stored in fat cells?
Diet Age Gender
Obesity has also been linked to other health issues and problems, including
Different types of cancer
Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems, such as ...
Discrimination Anxiety
The Bod Pod takes its measurement of body fat by the amount of ...
Displaced gas in the chamber
Which of the following is a sign of diabetes?
Extreme thirst
Major factors involved in the development of diabetes include which of the following?
Family history Age Obesity
The body can be divided into which of the following?
Fat-free mass Body fat
Which of the following masses is the best conductor of electrical current?
Fat-free tissues
Diabetes causes a buildup of _____ in the bloodstream.
Glucose
Females athletes sometimes stop menstruating because they
Have low levels of body fat Exercise excessively
Premenopausal women tend to store fat in their ...
Hips, buttocks, and thighs
Underwater weighing is also known as which type of weighing?
Hydrostatic
One possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past forty years is ...
Increased portion sizes
Another name for metabolic syndrome is ...
Insulin resistance syndrome
Height and weight tables rely on ...
Insurance company mortality statistics
Adipose tissue found around major organs is known as which of the following names?
Intra-abdominal fat Visceral fat
One significant fact about prediabetes is that ...
Its effects can be reversed with healthy lifestyle choices.
Which of the following principles apply when developing body composition goals?
Keep them realistic Choose goals that are reasonable to maintain Make sure they are healthy
Too little body fat is defined as ...
Less than 3% for men, and less than 8% for women
Which of the following are recommended treatments for type 2 diabetes?
Lose weight Eat a healthy diet Exercise
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease for ...
Men more than women
Body fat is incorporated into which of the following?
Nerves Mammary glands
A person with a body mass index of 31.2 is classified as ...
Obese
A person with too much body fat, regardless of their total weight, is considered ...
Overfat
What is the weight-status classification of an individual with a BMI score of 26.02?
Overweight
The body mass index is not particularly useful for which of the following groups?
People short in stature Weight trainers
The proportion of total body weight that is composed of fat is called the ...
Percent body fat
Gestational diabetes typically occur during ...
Pregnancy
Which of the following risks are increased due to obesity?
Pregnancy complications Hypertension Sleep and breathing disorders
In general, disordered eating affects a person's body because it ...
Prevents the person from getting enough calories to meet bodily needs.
Which of the following statements about diabetes is true?
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are often sufficient to control type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is associated with which of the following?
Retinal damage Kidney failure Hypertension
About one quarter of which group of Americans has diabetes?
Senior citizens
Which of the following are methods to estimate body fat percentage?
Skinfold measurement Underwater weighing
In the past 50 years, society's idea of the "ideal" body type changed from ...
Slightly plump to unhealthy thin.
Amenorrhea occurs when a woman's menstrual cycle ...
Stops for three consecutive months
Which of the following are advanced techniques of assessing body fat, one using X-ray beams and the other using magnetic fields?
TOBEC DEXA
Which of the following indirect methods for assessing body composition is considered most accurate?
The Bod Pod
Excess body fat is primarily created by ...
The body's inability to metabolize all of the calories consumed.
Which of the following are generally true of people with an optimal amounts of fat and fat-free mass?
They are healthier They feel better They move with greater efficiency
Scholars argue that although Americans have consumed fewer daily calories in recent years, their overweight and obese rated have continues to increase because...
They are not getting enough physical activity
Skinfold assessment involves checking which of the following qualities of skinfolds?
Thickness
These common and easy methods to assess body composition are less accurate than methods that measure body fat, but are easier and more commonly used. These common yet inaccurate methods measure a person's ...
Total body weight
Which of the following are among the best ways to identify your progress toward your body composition goals?
Track your energy levels Notice how your clothes fit Monitor your body weight
This type of diabetes is the most common, as 90-95% Americans with diabetes have this type.
Type 2
Which type of diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin?
Type 2
Adipose tissue is found in which of the following parts of the body?
Under the skin Around the organs
Many people fail to obtain a fit and healthy body because they overemphasize which of the following?
Unrealistic goals Short-term weight loss
To ensure accuracy during a skinfold measurement, you should ...
Use calipers that are spring-loaded and have metal jaws Have several different people take measurements
The most harmful form of body fat is _____ fat.
Visceral
The best way to assess abdominal fat distribution is by using ...
Waist circumference measurement
To calculate someone's BMI, you need measurement of a person's ...
Weight and height.
Diabetes can be detected ...
With a blood test after fasting or the administration of glucose.
People are at greater risk for early-onset heart disease if they tend to gain weight in the ...
abdomen
Since the 1960s, obesity has increased in prevalence in the United States from about 13% to ...
about 30%
A condition called the "female athlete triad" consists of ...
Abnormal eating patterns, premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea.
A synonym for "fat cells" is ...
Adipose tissue
The condition in women in which menstruation is infrequent or absent is called ...
Amenorrhea
When fat is stored in the upper region of the body, particularly the abdomen, it is said the individual has the shape of ...
An apple
Which of the following are abnormal eating patterns that may contribute to the female athlete triad?
Anorexia nervosa Bulimia
Males typically have which percentage of essential fat?
3-5%
The percentage of AMericans who are classified as obese is approximately ...
35%
If current overweight and obesity trends continue, scientists predict that the average American's life expectancy will soon decline by ...
5 years
A woman may experience amenorrhea and loss of bone mass if her percentage of body fat is less than ...
8 to 12 percent
Females typically have which percentage of essential fat?
8-12%
Which of the following is not a factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.
A diet rich in whole grains.
People who want to change their body composition must make lifestyle changes. The simplest way to do this is by creating a routine with regular exercise and ...
A healthy diet
When fat is stored in the lower region of the body in the hips, buttocks, and thighs it is said the individual has the shape of ...
A pear
Which of the following individuals is more at risk for health problems?
A woman with a BMI of 28 with a waist of 34 inches
Men and postmenopausal women tend to store fat in their ...
Abdominal areas
Which of the following are among the conditions metabolic syndrome can cause?
Abnormal blood fat levels High blood pressure Fat deposits in the abdominal regions