Quiz 3 Chapters 9, 10, 13

lean mass

Body composition compares the proportion of fat mass to__________

D

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by all of the following except A. distorted image of body size. B. binge eating. C. purging. D. menstrual abnormalities.

B

Factors that stimulate hunger and appetite include all of the following EXCEPT A. thinking about how good the cookies that are baking are going to taste. B. high levels of amino acids in the blood. C. low levels of fiber in the intestines. D. the release of the hormone ghrelin.

B

Genes are responsible for about _________ of the variation in BMI. A. 50% B. 75% C. 90% D. 25%

C

In men, a waist circumference greater than __________ indicates visceral fat storage. A : 33 inches B : 37 inches C : 40 inches D : 30 inches

A

Lean body mass __________ with increasing age. A : decreases B : remains unchanged C : increases

D

Lean body mass includes all of the following attributes EXCEPT which of the following? A. muscle B. internal organs C. bone D. adipose tissue

B

Of the following, the LEAST accurate method for measuring body composition is most likely to be A : air displacement. B : skinfold thickness. C : underwater weighing. D : dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

A

People with eating disorders may exhibit all of the following characteristics except what? A. high self-esteem B. unhealthy body image C. setting high standards for themselves D. binge eating

A

Which type of fat is more metabolically active? A : visceral fat B : subcutaneous fat C : fat found under the skin D : fat typically found on the hips and thighs

D

All of the following factors increase basal metabolism except for what? A. pregnancy B. fevers C. exercise D. starvation

C

All of the molecules listed below can be used for energy except A. glucose. B. amino acids. C. nucleic acids. D. fatty acids.

B

Currently in the United States, __________ of adults are overweight or obese. A. 23% B. 68% C. 88% D. 47%

B

Excess body fat increases the risk of developing all of the following health consequences except A. abnormal menstrual cycles in women. B. Parkinson's disease. C. type 2 diabetes. D. colon cancer.

D

The BOD POD measures body composition by A : measuring water displacement. B : measuring an electrical current traveling through the body. C : measuring densities by means of x-ray absorption. D : measuring air displacement.

C

Which of these people is at higher risk for dying early? A : Jane, who has a BMI of 17 and struggles to gain weight, but eats a healthy diet B : Eric, who has a BMI of of 17, who runs daily C : Mary, who skips meals in order to maintain a BMI of 17

8% body fat

Tyler is working on increasing his lean body mass and decreasing his percent body fat. What would be the lowest level of body fat he should consider in order to remain in a healthy range?

D

What is hunger defined as? A. the desire to consume specific foods B. the psychological desire to consume food C. the appetite for food D. the physiological desire to consume food

B

What is the healthy range for body fat composition for men? You got it wrong : A. 21 to 32 % B. 8 to 19% C. 2 to 14% D. 7 to 15%

C

What is the range for healthy body fat composition for women? A. 15 to 22% B. 25 to 35% C. 21 to 32% D. 29 to 40%

A

Which of the following diet plans is the most adaptable for long-term use? A. An exchange diet plan B. A low-fat diet plan C. Liquid diets D. Low-carbohydrate diets

C

Which of the following features would NOT be part of a healthy diet plan? A. The diet plan is based on sound scientific research and principles. B. Weight loss of no more than 2 pounds per week is recommended. C. Expensive supplements must be purchased. D. Exercise is encouraged.

D

Which of the following fits within the normal range for BMI? A. 15 B. 18 C. 27 D. 24

B

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the increased incidence of obesity in the U.S.? A. Serving sizes in fast-food restaurants are larger now than in the 1960's. B. Human genetics has changed significantly in the last 40 years. C. People are more likely to drive to work than walk or ride a bike. D. People spend more time watching television than they did 40 years ago.

A

Which of the following measurement methods can evaluate both body composition and bone mineral mass? A : Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) B : Underwater weighing C : Air displacement D : Bioelectric impedance

A

Which of the following statements about obesity in the United States is FALSE? A : The number of obese Americans has doubled since 1960. B : Obesity is prevalent in all socioeconomic classes. C : Approximately 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese. D : Obesity rates for minorities are higher than the general population.

A

Which of the following statements is true of people who are described as "pear" shaped? A : This type of fat storage is less likely to be associated with increased health risks. B : This type of fat storage is more common in men than women. C : The fat is more likely to be visceral. D : They carry more fat around their waists.

A

Which of the following would be considered to be a healthy level of body fat for a female in her 20's but not for a male in his 20's? A : 21% B : 17% C : 15% D : 19%