A health problem that has been linked to obesity is:
a. migraines.
b. hypertension.
c. hepatitis.
d. anemia.
Q. 2The minimum percentage of body fat that supports reproduction in women is:
a. 3.
b. 12.
c. 20.
d. 29.
Q. 3The amount of total energy expenditure represented by the TEF is about:
a. 5.
b. 10.
c. 15.
d. 20.
Q. 4In healthy adult men, the percentage of total body weight accounted for by fat is:
a. 8 to 13.
b. 13 to 21.
c. 23 to 31.
d. 36 to 40.
Q. 5The most important factor in determining whether a person is fat or lean is the person's:
a. weight.
b. body mass index.
c. body composition.
d. gender.
Q. 6The percentage of body weight that consists of water in a person of normal body weight is approximately:
a. 5 to 20.
b. 20 to 35.
c. 35 to 50.
d. 50 to 65.
Q. 7To calculate a person's body mass index (BMI), the measurements that are needed are:
a. height and weight.
b. age and weight.
c. activity level and height.
d. gender and activity level.
Q. 8Severe obesity is indicated if BMI is greater than:
a. 25 kg/m2
b. 30 kg/m2
c. 35 kg/m2
d. 40 kg/m2