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In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both cardiovascular training and weight training.

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Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47 inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should Charlie do?

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Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain some weight.
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Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce his body fat.
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Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for several diseases.
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Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too overweight.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism?

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Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
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Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive.
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Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
D
Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.
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Which of the following statements does NOT describe how teens can create a healthy body image?

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Teens should limit comparisons of their body to others.
B
Teens should focus on their accomplishments.
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Teens should not allow their peers to influence them negatively.
D
Teens should use the media to figure out what body type is healthy.
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The BEST use of the food pyramid would be __________.

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to help determine a healthy eating pattern that represents a balanced diet
B
to determine the food that should never be eaten
C
to create a diet that excludes fat
D
to count calories and carbohydrates
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A diet rich in fiber and fluids would be most beneficial for people with __________.

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constipation
B
diabetes
C
high blood pressure
D
milk allergies
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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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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?

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metabolism
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energy balance
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genetics
D
medical problems
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Which of the following is NOT true about how medical problems affect body composition?

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Medical problems can improve one's body composition.
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Medical problems can influence a person's diet and exercise habits.
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Medical problems can cause people to have unhealthy body compositions.
D
Medical problems can influence how one's metabolism works.
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Older adults don't suffer from body image problems because they are more accepting of who they are.

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Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

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

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Body image can affect a person's health.

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Lent is a fad diet that can be harmful to vital organs.

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A kosher diet is an example of a diet that is based on __________.

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morals and beliefs
B
laws and illnesses
C
health status and preferences
D
wishes and medications
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If an individual eats foods that do not contain any dairy and only drinks soy milk, he or she most likely has a problem digesting __________.

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fats
B
cholesterol
C
lactose
D
sugars
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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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In order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. You don't think it is a good idea. Which of the following statements BEST explains why she should not fast and provides her with a better alternative?

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Fasting can lead to fatigue or dizziness, so it would be best to follow a low-carbohydrate diet to lose weight.
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Fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well-balanced diet that has reduced calories.
C
Fasting is ineffective because it's hard to maintain, so it would be best to take diet pills instead.
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Fasting will cause you to have low energy, so a liquid diet would be best because it doesn't have any negative side effects.
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Which of the following is a consequence of too much body fat?

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diabetes
B
death
C
high blood pressure
D
all of the above
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When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________.

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that organic food is more expensive
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that convenience food has more additives
C
that organic food has less nutrition
D
that convenience food is better for you

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