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