The minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body alive is called
A. the estimated energy requirement.
B. basal metabolic rate.
C. body mass index.
D. the thermic effect of food.
Q. 2Central obesity is due to the excess storage of
A. subcutaneous fat.
B. nonessential fats.
C. saturated fat.
D. visceral fat.
Q. 3The American College of Sports Medicine defines body fat percentage for a healthy adult female between the ages of 20 and 49 as
A. 10 to 15 percent of her weight as body fat.
B. 16 to 21 percent of her weight as body fat.
C. 22 to 26 percent of her weight as body fat.
D. 24 to 29 percent of her weight as body fat.
Q. 4The American College of Sports Medicine defines body fat percentage for a healthy adult male between the ages of 20 and 49 as
A. 10 to 15 percent of his weight as body fat.
B. 16 to 21 percent of his weight as body fat.
C. 20 to 25 percent of his weight as body fat.
D. 24 to 29 percent of his weight as body fat.
Q. 5Waist circumference is an indicator of your risk for obesity-related disorders. Risks are increased for a woman with a waist measurement greater than ________ inches and for a man with a waist measurement greater than ________ inches.
A. 30; 35
B. 35; 40
C. 40; 45
D. 45; 50
Q. 6The elderly can have a healthy weight based on their BMI but have increased health risks because of their
A. loss of muscle mass.
B. increased exercise.
C. excess nutrient intake.
D having none of the above.
Q. 7You can use your BMI value to determine
A. what type of diet is right for you.
B. what supplements you should take.
C. what your weight-related health risks are.
D. what type of body shape you have.
Q. 8Sara thinks she weighs too much. Her BMI is 17. Sara should interpret this value as her being
A. underweight.
B. at a healthy weight.
C. overweight.
D. obese.
Q. 9One of the easiest ways to assess if you are at a healthy weight is to
A. weigh yourself.
B. look in the mirror.
C. compare yourself to people in magazine ads.
D. determine your BMI.
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