Topic Test#6 (Pass with a 92%)

In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________. A. height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fat B. age, gender, and lean muscle mass C. height, age, weight, and gender D. BMI, age, and gender Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

C

Diets not only correct health problems, they can also cause health problems. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

Parents are a large factor in how their children perceive their bodies. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

Planning meals in advance helps to control portions. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

A diet rich in fiber and fluids would be most beneficial for people with __________. A. constipation B. diabetes C. high blood pressure D. milk allergies Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

A kosher diet is an example of a diet that is based on __________. A. morals and beliefs B. laws and illnesses C. health status and preferences D. wishes and medications Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________. A. to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet B. to determine the food that should never be eaten C. to create a diet that excludes fat D. to count calories and carbohydrates Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat? A. increased cholesterol B. organ failure C. death D. altered hormones Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than energy expended. B. It is considered safe to lose 10 pounds a week. C. You must exercise at least one hour a day to lose weight. D. Cycling and swimming are examples of resistance training. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A

A patient comes to the emergency room with very low potassium and dehydration. The doctor would want to ask if this patient has __________. A. been following a liquid diet B. been using diet pills recently C. been taking diuretics D. been following a low-carbohydrate diet Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do? A. Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight. B. Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat. C. Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases. D. Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Family members cannot typically treat a loved one's eating disorder because __________. A. they don't have enough time or money B. they don't have enough patience or knowledge C. they don't have enough patience or courage D. they don't have enough knowledge or resources Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

How does a food pyramid help individuals eat a healthy diet? A. A food pyramid illustrates the chemicals and additives put in foods so individuals can plan a diet with more natural ingredients. B. A food pyramid makes suggestions on what food groups should be included in a healthy diet and what percentage of the diet each group should make up. C. A food pyramid tells individuals the exact foods to eat each day and how much of each they can consume. D. A food pyramid helps individuals plan their diet by giving guidelines on vitamins, minerals, and calories to consume each day. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Scott is a young man whose body has trouble processing sugar. The BEST diet for him to follow is one that is __________. A. low in fat B. low in carbohydrates C. low in salt D. low in protein Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________. A. that organic food is more expensive B. that convenience food has more additives C. that organic food has less nutrition D. that convenience food is better for you Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components? A. internal organs B. skin C. muscle D. tendons Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance? A. Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits. B. Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories. C. Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used. D. Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

Which of the following is NOT true about storage body fat? A. Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body. B. Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging. C. Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls. D. Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B

After a surgical weight loss procedure, which behavior would the doctor be most likely to recommend to the patient? A. to eat a high-calorie, balanced diet B. to take diuretics C. to use a liquid diet D. to take vitamin and mineral supplements Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Purging, excessive dieting, and excessive exercising are symptoms of __________. A. anorexia nervosa B. binge eating disorder C. disordered eating D. bulimia nervosa Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image? A. Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others. B. Teens should focus on their accomplishments rather than their appearances. C. Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively. D. Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D

Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism? A. Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life. B. Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. C. Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age. D. Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

D