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Introducing a Text in Wheels of Change, Part 1 Answers

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The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it __________.

A
can be done anywhere with no equipment
B
gives one of the most accurate measurements of body fat
C
uses calipers to measure body fat
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When the body's energy intake is balanced with energy expenditure, an individual will gain weight.

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If you wanted to measure your body composition and only had a scale and measuring tape, what types of methods could you use?

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In a diet and exercise program, a good reward for weight loss is a big serving of your favorite high calorie food.

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T
B
F
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Lisa reads so many magazines and they give her all kinds of advice on weight loss and fitness. Which piece of advice would be good for her to follow?

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Eating protein-rich, low-carbohydrate foods is the best way to lose weight.
B
Skip midday meals to save calories for dinner.
C
Eat frequent, low-calorie, small meals each day.
D
If she wants to speed up her metabolism, she has to consume very few calories.
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Which of the following BEST represent a good plan for decreasing your BMI?

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measure your BMI; start a program that allows you to eat less and exercise more; reward yourself with your favorite dessert after reaching your goal
B
measure your BMI; set goals; record your progress in a journal; when you reach a goal, give yourself a sensible reward
C
plan a workout that gives your plenty of cardiovascular exercise; when your reach your weight loss goal, eat your favorite high-calorie food
D
skip breakfast to lower your calorie intake until you reach your goal; reward yourself with a new toy
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Cameron learned that carrying more weight around the middle could put you at risk for certain conditions. She wants to use a body composition method to determine her body composition and also wants to know about weight distribution. Which method would be BEST to determine all she needs to know?

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body mass index because it compares you to others
B
waist to hip ratio because it is not specific but helps determine weight distribution
C
an MRI because it uses high speed electrical signals and body mass to determine body composition
D
skin fold measurement because the calipers give you an exact calculation of how much fat is located in each area of the body
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To apply the FITT principles to eating habits we use __________.

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fitness level of the person, intentions (weight loss or weight gain), types of food eaten, and time of day that food is consumed
B
filling the stomach, ingesting healthy foods, tracking progress, and talking it over with a professional
C
frequency of eating, intensity of calories contained in foods, times a day that you eat, and types of food you eat
D
finding healthy foods you like, intensity of the foods on your plate, temperature of the foods eaten, and tracking your progress
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What does the FITT principles stand for and how can it be used to alter body composition?

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Larissa has a BMI of 30% and a waist measurement of 40. Describe Larissa's body composition, set a reasonable goal for her, and devise a plan to help her accomplish the goal.

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Study the political cartoon shown. (Click on it to see a larger version.)What is on the menu (shown in the middle)?

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Spain’s colonies
B
steak and pork
C
the cost of war
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Read this introduction to a magazine article.It can be found in quiet parlors and in dingy city parks; it can be purchased in marble or plastic. Chess is an equal-opportunity game that allows all enthusiasts to strategize using creativity and logic. Innovative educators know that chess has the power to challenge and inspire without the expense of technology.

A
the history of chess
B
the benefits of learning chess
C
instructions for making chess boards
D
strategies for winning chess matches
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Read this passage.As a curator of the Art Institute of Chicago, I have witnessed the changing subject matter of American folk art. In this essay, “Beyond the Barns,” Ana Ramon explores the new faces and objects of this beloved genre.

A
It provides a high-interest “hook.”
B
It offers background information on the topic.
C
It is written by an expert on the book’s subject.
D
It defines key terms related to the subject.
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Read this excerpt from Leah Missbach Day’s foreword to Wheels of Change.Studies continue to prove that if a girl stays in school she will strengthen her family, community, and nation. A long list of benefits of educating a girl in a developing country compiled by the World Health Organization includes later marriages, smaller families, better hygiene, greatly increased likelihood that further children will receive education, and my favorite—greater confidence.

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The World Health Organization improves women’s lives.
B
Developing countries strive to educate youth about social issues.
C
Confidence is the best tool for providing women independence.
D
Educating women greatly increases their quality of life.
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Read this passage.My career in journalism has taught me the challenges of capturing sporting events, yet Gregor Powell’s descriptions are flawless. Powell is a gold-medal Paralympic swimmer, but his memoir proves that his true strength is the power of his insights.

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It adds credibility to the book.
B
It is written by the book’s author.
C
It explains the book’s topic concisely.
D
It provides a high-interest “hook.”
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What point of view has the cartoonist expressed?

A
Spain’s colonies are not ready for independence.
B
The war’s main goal is to gain Spain’s colonies.
C
President McKinley is a weak leader.

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