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- 1. Multiple Choice_____ is a measure of body weight relative to height.Body mass indexHeightWeightBody image
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAdults who have an excess of body fat may be considered _______.just rightaverageunderweightoverweight
- 3. Multiple ChoicePeople who are ______ have a BMI that is lower than the healthy range.largeoverweightunderweighttall
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow many calories are equivalent to 1 pound of body fat?5001,0003,5002,500
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMeasuring the thickness of skin folds at different points on the body is a way to determine you_______.body mass indexmetabolismbody compositionenergy balance
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a health risk associated with being overweight?HypertensionType 2 diabetesOsteoarthritis (a joint disease)Anemia ( a condition in which the blood cannot carry needed oxygen to the body)
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA safe reasonable rate of weight loss is ______.1 pound a week5 pounds a week1/2 to 1 pound per week1 to 2 pounds per year
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight is called binge eating.weight cyclingbulimia nervosaanorexia nervosaweight loss
- 9. Multiple ChoiceFad diets are extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death.weight cyclingoverweighteating disordersfad diets
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively.Anorexia nervosaweight cyclingfad dietsBinge eating
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow is your weight related to your energy balance?Eating the same amount of calories you burn.Burning more calories than you consume.Binge eatingWeight cycling
- 12. Multiple ChoiceList three healthful steps you could take if you wanted to gain weight.choose some high calorie nutritious foods, eat often, eat more from the five major food groupsweight cycling, binge eating, eat high calorie foodsfad diets, anorexia nervosa, BMIweight cycling, anorexia nervosa, bing eating
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between being overweight and obese?overweight: above average, obese: excessive body fatoverweight: is eating too much and obese: is undereatingoverweight is to much body fatobese is being overweight
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy is physical activity important for all teens, regardless of weight?It helps you loss weight.Physical activity has many other benefits, in addition to weight loss.You are the star.It will help you make friends.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following might cause teens to develop a negative body image?Having friends with positive attitudes toward their own bodies.Being physically active.Focusing on their good qualities.Being picked on at school because of the way they look.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTeens who think they need to lose weight should ____________.take diet pills.follow a liquid diet.consult a doctor.begin a fast.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a behavior associated with anorexia nervosa?Eating a large amount of food in a single sitting.Avoiding food and meals.Exercising excessively.Weighing oneself repeatedly.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe first step in treating bulimia nervosa is to _______________.provide nutritional guidance.address the emotional problems that led to the eating disorder.get the patient's weight back to a normal level.break the cycle of binging and purging.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy are fad diets generally not safe or reliable ways to lose weights?Most people regain the weight lost. They also don't provide all the nutrients your body needs.You lose the weight and never gain it back.You will always have enough energy to function.You will always want to eat.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes very-low-calorie diets dangerous for teens?They can cause hunger.They make you want to always be moving.They don't provided enough energy and nutrients.They give you more nutrients and energy needed for teens.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat are three signs that distinguish a fad diet from a legitimate weight loss plan.Promise fast weight gain; weight gain is forever; they don't use supplements or pills.Promises slow easy weight loss; don't cause cravings; the healthiest way to loss weight.Promises fast, easy weight loss; weight loss is temporary; most have to use pills or supplements.Gives you the best results.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat are three risks associated with using diet pills?Weight gain.Anxiety; weight gain; weight lossAddiction; weight loss; weight gain.Addiction; anxiety; increased heart rates.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow are anorexia and bulimia similar?Obsessed with food and hope to gain weight.Obsessed with weight gain but they don't eat food.Obsessed with food and have fear of gaining weight.Want to gain weight.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHow are bulimia and binge eating disorder similar?Both involve gaining weight.Both a disorder.Both involve undereating.Both involve overeating and purging.
- 25. Multiple ChoicePeople who eat mostly or only plant-based foods are called __________.VegansPlant eatersVegetariansMeat eaters
- 26. Multiple Choice__________ are dietary supplements containing plant extracts.Meat supplements.PillsFad dietsHerbal supplements
- 27. Multiple ChoiceTaking a ________, or a very large amount, of any supplement can be dangerous.MegadoseSmallMiniGiant
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following foods would all vegetarians refuse to eat?EggsMilkChickenBread
- 29. Multiple ChoicePeople with celiac disease must avoid foods that contain _______.sugar.lactose.gluten.fiber.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich medical condition may require people to limit their salt intake?High blood pressureHigh cholesterolDiabetesAllergies
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