Deck 14: Body Composition

Question 1

Approximately what percent of American adults are overweight or obese?

A)25%
B)42%
C)51%
D)69%

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The range of fat recommended for males to be in the "good fitness health zone" is approximately

A)5-9%.
B)10-20%.
C)21-25%.
D)25-30%.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

People vary in body weight from day to day and even hour to hour based solely on their level of ____________

A)hydration.
B)body fat.
C)body composition.
D)fitness.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The term "essential fat" means the

A)amount of dietary fat essential for a balanced diet.
B)minimum amount of body fat essential for good health.
C)smallest amount of body fat that can be pinched between your fingers.
D)desirable amount of body fat for good performance.

Question 5

Which is NOT an important role of "essential fat" in the body?

A)temperature regulation
B)shock absorption
C)bone absorption
D)regulation of nutrients

Question 6

From a health perspective,which of the following is true?

A)Being fit is more important than being thin (i.e."normal weight").
B)Being overfat doesn't matter if you not overweight.
C)Being fat counteracts the health benefits of fitness.
D)Being thin (i.e."normal weight")protects against health risks of inactivity.

Question 7

Which of the following is the basis for the bioelectric impedance method for body composition assessment?

A)Fat is a better conductor than muscle.
B)Fat has less water content than muscle.
C)Fat has more elasticity than muscle.
D)Fat has more catalytic enzymes than muscle.

Question 8

Absence of menstruation is known as

A)bulimiA.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)amenorrhea.
D)oligomenorrhea.

Question 9

The accepted international standards for interpreting BMI categorize values of ____ as overweight and values of _______ for obesity.

A)>20;>30
B)>25;>30
C)>30;>35
D)>25;>40

Question 10

Which of the following is true of body fat?

A)Body fatness standards suggest that it is normal for males to have more fat than females.
B)Abdominal body fat poses greater health risks than fat in other locations.
C)Cellulite is a more dangerous form of body fat.
D)Fat can be lost in specific sites using appropriate exercises.

Question 11

What device is used to measure skinfolds?

A)tape measure
B)dynamometer
C)caliper
D)scale

Question 12

Waist circumference provides an estimate of

A)body fat percentage.
B)visceral fat distribution.
C)cholesterol levels.
D)skinfold measurements.

Question 13

Which are the most common symptoms of bulimia?

A)extreme thinness and overexercise
B)binging and purging
C)lack of eating and excessive exercise
D)low body fat and high-level athletic skills

Question 14

Which of the following is the accepted gold standard or criterion measure for body composition measurements?

A)underwater weighing
B)skinfold measurements
C)DXA
D)bioelectrical impedance

Question 15

Which of the following is true about obesity and health?

A)Obesity is not a disease unless a person has other risk factors.
B)Obesity is no longer considered a risk factor for heart disease.
C)Obesity is only a risk factor for heart disease unless a person also smokes.
D)Obesity is classified as a disease.

Question 16

The body mass index (BMI)is based on which two variables?

A)sum of skinfolds and body density
B)height and weight
C)elbow breadth and height
D)sum of skinfolds and waist-to-hip ratio

Question 17

Individuals with more than healthy fat levels but who are not considered obese have body fat levels in the _______ zone.

A)predisposed
B)healthy
C)marginal
D)unhealthy

Question 18

Which of the following best characterizes the clinical term of "obesity?"

A)excessive body fat
B)extreme lipedemia
C)metabolic dis-regulation
D)extreme overweight

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT associated with the "female athlete triad?"

A)amenorrhea
B)eating disorders
C)osteoporosis
D)anemia

Question 20

What is the main limitation of BMI as an indicator of body composition?

A)It doesn't take a person's height into account.
B)It doesn't consider variations in total body water.
C)It doesn't consider muscle mass.
D)It doesn't consider bone density or structure.

Question 21

Which indicator is used to reflect visceral fat distribution?

A)somatotype
B)bioelectric impedance
C)waist circumference
D)height to weight ratio

Question 22

Which is the best description or translation of the word "somatotype?"

A)scale weight
B)body build
C)fitness level
D)metabolic rate

Question 23

The best way to control body fatness is to

A)reduce calories in the diet.
B)exercise to increase caloric output.
C)combine diet modification and exercise.
D)take appetite suppressants.

Question 24

Which of the following has been shown to work in resetting the "set-point?"

A)acupuncture
B)exercise
C)consumption of protein
D)stimulants

Question 25

Which is true of a person's basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

A)BMR increases with age.
B)It is determined largely by muscle mass.
C)A low BMR is an advantage for long-term weight control.
D)BMR is hereditarily determineD.

Question 26

People preoccupied with the idea that their body is not lean or muscular enough may have a clinical condition known as "muscle ____________ disorder."

A)dysmorphia
B)somatotype
C)athletic
D)bulimia

Question 27

Which of the following is TRUE about obesity and health?

A)Obesity isn't a problem if cholesterol levels are in the healthy range.
B)Physical activity can reduce health risks associated with obesity.
C)Obesity prevents people from being physically active.
D)Excess body fat isn't a problem if the BMI is in the healthy range.

Question 28

Which term has been used to describe the fat storage in the upper part of the body?

A)gynoid
B)peptoid
C)android
D)leptoid

Question 29

The "female athlete triad" leads to increased risk for which of the following?

A)diabetes
B)heart disease
C)cancer
D)osteoporosis

Question 30

Which of the following is TRUE about obesity and weight loss?

A)General guidelines recommend weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds a week.
B)Regular physical activity is not important for weight loss if proper dietary restriction methods are used.
C)Obesity is itself classified as a disease.
D)Resistance exercise is not helpful for weight control.

Question 31

Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous or severe eating disorder?

A)binge eating
B)anorexia nervosa
C)bulimia
D)anorexia athletica

Question 32

A pound of body fat contains approximately how many calories?

A)1,500
B)2,000
C)2,500
D)3,500

Question 33

Which is considered the most harmful place to have excess body fat?

A)hips
B)abdomen
C)thighs
D)back

Question 34

Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of "creeping obesity?"

A)increased caloric intake with age
B)increased metabolic rate with age
C)decreased exercise with age
D)glandular problems that develop after age 30

Question 35

Health risks associated with obesity include

A)diabetes.
B)heart disease.
C)hypertension.
D)all the above

Question 36

Which best explains the phenomena of "creeping obesity?"

A)fast food and an unhealthy environment
B)social comparisons and normative behavior
C)increases in sedentary behavior
D)declines in activity level and BMR with age

Question 37

For most people,the target zone for fat reduction is a loss of no more than ______ pounds per week.

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8

Question 38

Which of the following compounds influences obesity by altering appetite and metabolic rate?

A)insulin
B)glucose
C)leptin
D)dopamine

Question 39

Which of the following is a contributing factor in the weight gain observed by many college freshman?

A)hyperactivity
B)eating when stressed
C)smoking
D)social norms

Question 40

Which of the following is true about obesity?

A)It can be preventable by crash diets.
B)It is a normal part of the aging process.
C)It is a result of eating more calories than you expend.
D)It is ultimately caused by glandular problems.