Chapter 6 weight management

To calculate your basal metabolic rate women multiply their body weight by ______ and men multiply by ____

10, 11

Each pound of fat represents ____ calories

3,500

How often during the week do you need to exercise for health benefits

30-45 minutes 3-4 days a week

Fad diets typically

Are a quick and easy way to lose weight Tend to be water loss Usually gain weight back if not more All of the abover

To successfully control your weight you must

Change your behavior Chose a diet that is reduced in calories and fat Exercise All of the above

Which of the following is not a beneficial weight management tip?

Eat only fruits and vegetables

For you to manage your weight long term you do not have to modify your behaviors

False

If you have a body mass index greater than 20% you are considered overweight

False

Once you lose weight you will not be committed to your physical fitness or healthy diet anymore

False

Overweight and obese are the same thing

False

Strength training does not help increase lean body mass

False

The current fad diets of low carbohydrates high protein can lead to

Heart disease

What is the most critical public health problem for the 21st century

Obesity

How many people die a year as a result of poor diet and lack of physical activity

Over 670,000

If the caloric intake is too low the body will

Slow the metabolic rate

75% of Americans are either overweight or obese

True

Exercise helps weight loss while on a negative calorie diet.

True

Exercise is second most component of weight control

True

To lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume

True

What affects your body weight

Diet, heredity, excerise