A BMI in children between the 75th and 85th percentiles is considered overweight.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2The body's core temperature varies from about 98.2F to 98.6F.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Lean body mass has a higher metabolic activity than adipose tissue.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4When an individual is in positive energy balance over time, excess energy will be stored as glycogen in muscle and liver tissue.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5All individuals will experience a reduction in hunger if given leptin injections.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Five sites commonly used for measuring skin fold thickness are the triceps, subscapula, suprailiac, abdomen, and thigh.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7A twofold increase in risk for CVD, myocardial infarction, stroke and CVD-related mortality is associated with ____.
A) hyperthyroidism
B) diabetes
C) metabolic syndrome
D) obesity
Q. 8Which factor is a strong determinant of the microbiota composition in the gastrointestinal tract?
A) gender
B) diet
C) age
D) hormones
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