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Determining and Controlling Body Composition Answers

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Josh had a skin fold measurement done at the gym to determine his body composition. Based on what you know about this test, which of the following statements BEST describes the information he has learned.

A
It is an easy test that is always reliable, but it provides little detail about one's body composition.
B
It can be difficult to determine one's body fat because the test administrator can easily make an error.
C
It measures the skin's thickness on one's leg and forearm.
D
It is one of the most accurate and expensive tests available.
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Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the following is TRUE?

A
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because she falls within the healthy range.
B
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain diseases because it is too small.
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Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals?

A
Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before.
B
Skipping meals gives your metabolism a rest from digesting food and kicks it into a faster mode so it has time to burn stored calories.
C
Skipping meals puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism.
D
Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.
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In order to determine body composition with bioelectrical impedance, you must also know __________.

A
height, weight, gender, and percentage of body fat
B
age, gender, and lean muscle mass
C
height, age, weight, and gender
D
BMI, age, and gender
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Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your present rate.
B
Effective and lasting weight loss means that weight gained over time should be lost over time.
C
Fad diets are a good way to quickly and permanently reduce your weight.
D
To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.
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Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs.

A
T
B
F
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The doctor is very concerned about Janine's body composition and needs to know the exact percentage of body fat she has and where the body fat is stored. Which of the following would be the BEST test for the doctor to order?

A
waist-to-hip ratio
B
BMI
C
MRI
D
caliper test
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than energy expended.
B
It is considered safe to lose 10 pounds a week.
C
You must exercise at least one hour a day to lose weight.
D
Cycling and swimming are examples of resistance training.
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A journal can be a great place to record information about your workouts. According to the lesson, which items would be BEST to include in your fitness journal?

A
results of fitness testing, foods eaten, and exercise types and duration
B
feelings and frustrations, body weight, and foods avoided
C
pictures from friends, weight gain, and calories eaten
D
observations, duration of exercise, and body measurements
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The average adult eats about 4,000 calories a day.

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T
B
F
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Maintaining a healthy weight comes down to moderation and __________.

A
muscle mass
B
portions
C
nutrients consumed
D
protein consumed
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Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals?

A
Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before.
B
Skipping meals gives your metabolism a rest from digesting food and kicks it into a faster mode so it has time to burn stored calories.
C
Skipping meals puts your body in starvation mode and slows down your metabolism.
D
Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.
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Sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. She was not feeling well, so she laid around and watched TV all day and burned 1,200 calories. If Sandra did this all week, she would __________.

A
lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance
B
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance

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