A person's set point is affected by
appetite, genes, and exercise.
age, hormones, and diet.
age, genes, and appetite.
age, genes, diet, hormones, and exercise.
Question 2The ratio of a person's weight to height is that person's
DSM.
IVF.
AID.
BMI.
Question 3A body mass index between ______ and ______ is considered normal.
5; 15
19; 25
25; 29
30; 35
Question 4Two factors that tend to maintain good exercise habits beyond emerging adulthood include
less television and lifelong participation in sports.
local gyms and employer support.
friendship and communities designed for activity.
walking and running.
Question 5According to recent statistics, approximately how many emerging adults reach the standard of 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week?
one-fourth
one-third
one-half
two-thirds
Question 6In the CARDIA study that followed 18- to 30-year-olds into middle age, those who were the least fit
suffered no ill effects later as long as they started to exercise regularly.
were four times as likely to have diabetes and high blood pressure 15 years
later.
were six times as likely to have breast cancer and diabetes 20 years later.
were eight times as likely to be seriously obese and suffer from knee and joint
problems later.
Question 7Evelyn was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure at age 43. Her physician asked about her exercise history, and she admitted to a sedentary lifestyle over many years. Most likely
circulatory problems began during emerging adulthood and she didn't notice
them.
her weight and salt intake were excessive.
her love of sweets and salty snacks took its toll over the years.
diabetes and high blood pressure run in her family, so nothing could prevent
it.