Chapter 11 Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Chapter 11  Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple-Choice Questions

1) A body weight that exceeds 100% of the normal standard for a given height is called

1. A) overweight.
2. B) obesity.
3. C) morbid obesity.
4. D) severe obesity.

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

2) Which of the following does NOT define a “healthy body weight?”

1. A) a weight appropriate for your age and physical development
2. B) a weight compatible with normal blood pressure, lipid levels, and glucose tolerance
3. C) a weight that is acceptable to you
4. D) a weight that is acceptable to society

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Conceptual

3) Body mass index (BMI) is BEST described as

1. A) the percentage of an individual’s body weight as compared to a reference standard.
2. B) an individual’s body density squared.
3. C) a ratio of an individual’s fat tissue to their lean tissue mass squared.
4. D) a ratio of an individual’s body weight to their height squared.

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Conceptual

4) Research studies have shown that the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and hypertension begins to increase at a BMI greater than

2. A) 24 kg/m2.
3. B) 30 kg/m2.
4. C) 35 kg/m2.
5. D) 40 kg/m2.

Answer:  B

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Skill:  Factual

5) Serena is 5’8″ tall and weighs 180 pounds. Serena’s BMI indicates that she is

1. A) underweight.
2. B) at a healthy weight.
3. C) overweight.
4. D) obese.

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Applied