Which of the following statements is false?
a. Excess fat in the abdomen crowds the abdominal organs.
b. Excess fat in the abdomen raises blood cholesterol levels.
c. Excess fat in the abdomen raises the body's sensitivity to insulin.
d. Excess fat in the abdomen poses greater risks than fat located elsewhere in the body.
Q. 2Joe weighs 225 pounds and is 6 feet tall. His BMI is:
a. 18.5.
b. 25.
c. 30.
d. 42.
Q. 3A man with a body fat percentage of _____ or more is classified as obese.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 25
Q. 4Jane's waist circumference is 35 inches. Which of the following statements about Jane's body fat distribution is correct?
a. Jane is at greater risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
b. Jane's waist circumference indicates central body fat distribution.
c. Jane has a pear shape.
d. a and b
e. all of the above
Q. 5Bulimia nervosa may best be described as:
a. the following of a normal diet.
b. the compulsive consumption of food followed by purging.
c. eating in response to social stimuli.
d. absence of hunger and refusal to eat.
Q. 6After a positive diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, treatment is based upon all of the following except:
a. restoring adequate nutrition.
b. altering psychological patterns.
c. identifying pressures that triggered the disorder.
d. letting the patient decide when and how much to eat.
Q. 7In order to gain weight, a person may have to change eating habits and patterns. Which of these suggestions would not be appropriate for someone who is trying to gain weight?
a. Eating more frequently
b. Eating for a longer time
c. Starting with low-calorie foods first
d. Always finishing with dessert
Q. 8The person who wishes to gain weight may have to:
a. quit all activity.
b. eat lots of fats.
c. learn to eat different foods.
d. take vitamin pills.
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