Unit 4: Body Composition Topic Test (100%)

An 18-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with high blood pressure and headaches. Doctors noticed that she looked very thin and discovered she had a heart problem. After talking with her, the doctor discovered that her symptoms were caused by dieting. Which type of diet would most likely cause these types of difficulties? A. fasting diets B. low-carbohydrate diets C. diet pills D. diuretics

C

Eating disorders are caused by all of the following factors EXCEPT: A. psychological factors B. genetic factors C. economic class D. financial factors

C

In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

T

The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

T

The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary.

T

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

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

A

Professional treatment for an eating disorder includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. physical therapy B. nutritional counseling C. psychotherapy D. residential treatment

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

A

Which eating disorder causes people to see themselves as fat, regardless of what they actually weigh? A. anorexia nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. binge eating disorder D. compulsive overeating

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

C

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.

B

Lacto-ovo vegetarians would not eat __________. A. meat or dairy B. meat C. eggs or dairy D. dairy

B

Sandra wants to improve her body composition. Four of her friends have given her advice. Analyze the sentences to determine which friend gave her the BEST piece of advice? A. Sanchez told her to take diet pills and to eat less than 1,000 calories a day. B. John says to eat several, balanced, low-calorie meals throughout the day and to exercise regularly. C. Laurie says to eat only fruits and vegetables and to exercise regularly. D. Shelia told her to eat whatever she wants as long as she exercises five days a week for 60 minutes.

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

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

B

Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components? A. internal organs B. skin C. muscle D. tendons

B

Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth? A. To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your present rate. B. Effective and lasting weight loss means that weight gained over time should be lost over time. C. Fad diets are a good way to quickly and permanently reduce your weight. D. To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.

B

Which statement BEST describes a lifestyle with healthy eating habits? A. John and his family follow a diet plan that consists of healthy foods. If they begin to gain weight, they eat only protein until their weight drops to where they want it to be. B. Shannon and Shandra watch their weight carefully. They eat diets with no fat or sweets. Because of their plan, they stay very thin. C. Andrew is a wrestler and needs to stay at a consistent weight. In order to do so, he follows the dietary recommendations of a dietician carefully and always maintains a balanced diet. D. Maria and her brother Jose are obsessed with their appearance. In order to maintain a super-skinny look, Maria eats a low-calorie, no-fat, high-protein diet. In order to stay bulked up, Jose eats all protein and fats.

C

Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals? A. Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before. B. Skipping meals gives your metabolism a rest from digesting food and kicks it into a faster mode so it has time to burn stored calories. C. Skipping meals puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism. D. Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.

C

Paul has been clinically diagnosed with depression, so he takes a lot of prescription drugs. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to influence his body composition? A. metabolism B. energy balance C. genetics D. medical problems

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. 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.

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.

D

Older adults don't suffer from body image problems because they are more accepting of who they are.

F

Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

F