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Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

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Which of the following is NOT true about essential body fat?

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The human body would not function normally without essential body fat.
B
Essential body fat accounts for about 3% of men's total weight.
C
The percentage of essential body fat is the same for both males and females.
D
Essential body fat is found in one's organs, bones, and muscles.
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Which of the following does NOT influence one's body composition?

A
metabolism
B
financial problems
C
childhood obesity
D
medical problems
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Paul has been clinically diagnosed with depression, so he takes a lot of prescription drugs. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to influence his body composition?

A
metabolism
B
energy balance
C
genetics
D
medical problems
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The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

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Which of the following is a consequence of too much body fat?

A
diabetes
B
death
C
high blood pressure
D
all of the above
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Genetics can influence the amount of body fat an individual possesses.

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Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance?

A
Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits.
B
Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.
C
Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.
D
Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
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A certain percentage of body fat is essential for the body to function effectively.

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat?

A
increased cholesterol
B
organ failure
C
death
D
altered hormones
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Which of the following is NOT true about storage body fat?

A
Storage body fat acts as an insulator to the body.
B
Storage body fat helps increase the effects of aging.
C
Storage body fat reduces the impact to internal organs during falls.
D
Storage body fat is converted to energy when needed.
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Which of the following is NOT true about how medical problems affect body composition?

A
Medical problems can improve one's body composition.
B
Medical problems can influence a person's diet and exercise habits.
C
Medical problems can cause people to have unhealthy body compositions.
D
Medical problems can influence how one's metabolism works.
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Which of the following is NOT true about essential body fat?

A
The human body would not function normally without essential body fat.
B
Essential body fat accounts for about 3% of men's total weight.
C
The percentage of essential body fat is the same for both males and females.
D
Essential body fat is found in one's organs, bones, and muscles.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about body composition?

A
Body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass.
B
Body composition is a measure of one's body weight.
C
Body composition is a measure of one's essential body fat.
D
Body composition is not a good indicator of overall health.
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Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance?

A
Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits.
B
Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories.
C
Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used.
D
Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.
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Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

A
T
B
F
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A certain percentage of body fat is essential for the body to function effectively.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's nonfat components?

A
internal organs
B
skin
C
muscle
D
tendons
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Which of the following does NOT influence one's body composition?

A
metabolism
B
financial problems
C
childhood obesity
D
medical problems
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Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

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T
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