Chapter 5 – Weight Management

Chapter 5 – Weight Management

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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Multiple Choice

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1       b       11.  Most of the blame for the alarming increase in obesity in the U.S. lies in:

1. fewer meals eaten outside the home.
2. overeating and physical inactivity.
3. less consumption of fast food.
4. more time spent doing manual labor.

1       d       12.  Obesity has been defined as a BMI of _____ or higher.

1. 20
2. 24
3. 29
4. 30

1       b       13.  The second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. is:

1. cigarette smoking and tobacco use.
2. being overweight and physical inactivity.
3. excessive alcohol consumption.
4. unintentional injuries.

1       a       14.  A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have:

1. a recommended body composition.
2. as little non-lean mass as possible.
3. ideal body weight based on height.
4. as low a body mass index as possible.

1       c       15.  What percentage of American adults are underweight?

1. 4 percent
2. 9 percent
3. 14 percent
4. 19 percent

1       a       16.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?

1. Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle habits are the most critical public health problems we face in the 21st century.
2. Excessive body weight and physical inactivity are the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
3. Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle affect all ethnic groups, all age groups, and both sexes equally in the United States.
4. Evidence indicates that health risks associated with increased body weight start at a body mass index over 30.

1       b       17.  Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30 to 49 years of age) lose about _____ years of life.

1. 3
2. 7
3. 10
4. 20