AnswersAG Q2 Phys Ed 1 26-27 TDye - S1Determining and Controlling Body Composition

Determining and Controlling Body Composition Answers

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The average adult eats about 4,000 calories a day.

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Drinking cold water burns more calories than drinking room-temperature water.

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Julie has an ectomorph body type, which means she is tall and thin with long arms and legs.

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A female with a waist to hip ratio greater than 1.0 would be at a higher risk for certain diseases. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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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.

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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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A journal is a good way to track your diet and exercise progress.

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Which of the following statements is NOT a weight loss myth?

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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.
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To keep weight off, you need to alter your habits only until the weight is lost.
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Nancy eats 2,000 calories a day. She burns 500 during her workouts and 1,000 participating in her normal daily activities. How many more calories does she have to burn to lose weight?

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more than 500
B
less than 500
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at least 100
D
less than 100
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Which statement is TRUE about skipping meals?

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Skipping meals is a good idea because it can help you make up for eating too much the day before.
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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.
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Skipping meals is a good diet strategy that can help you lose weight by slowing down your metabolism.
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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?

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Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because she falls within the healthy range.
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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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