1. Aspects of Wellness involved in Body Size and Weight Management are
Points : 2)
physical dimensions of maintaining an adequate level of body fat.
intellectual awareness to analyze the media messages being given.
social dimensions of developing a positive self image.
all of the above
2. How we perceive our own body fatness or thinness can be negatively effected byPoints : 2)
if we take media messages at face value of being thin at any cost.
being physically fit and physically active our entire lifetime.
acceptance of our body size by family members and friends.
whether we have good self-esteem.
3. Height for Weight tables are all EXCEPTPoints : 2)
often developed from life insurance data regarding body size with most longevity.
are accurate for all the diverse world population.
they are guidelines, not strict rules.
people with a higher lean body mass may weigh more, but still be healthy and fit.
4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding Body Mass Index (BMI)?(Points : 2)
It is a poorer measure of body mass than Height to Weight tables.
It uses height, weight, and waist measurements in its calculations.
In population studies it is a good indicator of fat related health risks.
It is a good measurement for children and teens.
5. Women athletes who lower their body fat ratio below 20-22%Points : 2)
can have increased level of bone fractures.
do not have regular menstrual periods.
develop amenorrhea associated with bone loss.
all of the above
6. Which of the following is a statement that supports Size Acceptance?(Points : 2)
"You've really gained weight!"
"People get fat when they overeat all the time."
"People come in all sizes and shapes."
"She is really good about strictly limiting her choices to 'good' foods only."
7. Evidence that before the last 50 years larger body size in women was desirable is found inPoints : 2)
caveman drawings
Renaissance paintings
Marilyn Monroe as a popular movie star.
all of the above
8. Genetics is involved in which of the following weight related areas of the body?(Points : 2)
The production of the hormones leptin and ghrelin.
It causes us to want to exercise more.
It has no effect on a person's metabolic rate.
It only lowers our taste for fatty food.
9. What is the term for the narrow range of usual levels of weight which the human body defends to maintain?(Points : 2)
end point
BMI point
return point
set point
10. Overweight or obese people can react to their feelings of inferiority byPoints : 2)
eating more food to deal with the emotional pain.
becoming depressed.
socially isolating themselves.
all of the above
11. One of the signs of a wellness approach to life by an overweight person isPoints : 2)
blood fat levels are out of control
focusing on healthy eating habits, not weight on the scale.
wanting to reach a weight similar to a thin model.
consistently high blood pressure levels.
12. When you diet repeatedly to lose that extra 10% of body weight again and againPoints : 2)
your REE is increased.
your food intake that supported a normal weight is the same.
your body can lose the ability to increase energy expenditure.
none of the above
13. Healthy weight management over the human life spanPoints : 2)
depends on the number of dieting programs tried.
depends on finding the right diet pill to take.
means exercising and limiting food intake only while dieting.
means knowing that some dieting programs make weight maintenance difficult.
14. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about prescription medication use for weight loss and maintenance?(Points : 2)
Some of these medications in the 1960's were related to amphetamines.
Fen-phen has no dangerous side affects.
Orlistart affects absorption and digestion of fat in the body.
They have only a temporary effect and weight can increase after discontinuing them.
15. Which of the following is the best thing to have in a diet program?(Points : 2)
You have to use only food from the company behind the program.
Physical activity is minimally encouraged.
It emphasizes life long changes in diet and exercise.
The diet strictly limits fat or carbohydrate intake.
Points : 2) physical dimensions of maintaining an adequate level of body fat.
intellectual awareness to analyze the media messages being given.
social dimensions of developing a positive self image.
all of the above
2. How we perceive our own body fatness or thinness can be negatively effected by
Points : 2) if we take media messages at face value of being thin at any cost.
being physically fit and physically active our entire lifetime.
acceptance of our body size by family members and friends.
whether we have good self-esteem.
3. Height for Weight tables are all EXCEPT
Points : 2) often developed from life insurance data regarding body size with most longevity.
are accurate for all the diverse world population.
they are guidelines, not strict rules.
people with a higher lean body mass may weigh more, but still be healthy and fit.
4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding Body Mass Index (BMI)?(Points : 2)
It is a poorer measure of body mass than Height to Weight tables.
It uses height, weight, and waist measurements in its calculations.
In population studies it is a good indicator of fat related health risks.
It is a good measurement for children and teens.
5. Women athletes who lower their body fat ratio below 20-22%
Points : 2) can have increased level of bone fractures.
do not have regular menstrual periods.
develop amenorrhea associated with bone loss.
all of the above
6. Which of the following is a statement that supports Size Acceptance?(Points : 2)
"You've really gained weight!"
"People get fat when they overeat all the time."
"People come in all sizes and shapes."
"She is really good about strictly limiting her choices to 'good' foods only."
7. Evidence that before the last 50 years larger body size in women was desirable is found in
Points : 2) caveman drawings
Renaissance paintings
Marilyn Monroe as a popular movie star.
all of the above
8. Genetics is involved in which of the following weight related areas of the body?(Points : 2)
The production of the hormones leptin and ghrelin.
It causes us to want to exercise more.
It has no effect on a person's metabolic rate.
It only lowers our taste for fatty food.
9. What is the term for the narrow range of usual levels of weight which the human body defends to maintain?(Points : 2)
end point
BMI point
return point
set point
10. Overweight or obese people can react to their feelings of inferiority by
Points : 2) eating more food to deal with the emotional pain.
becoming depressed.
socially isolating themselves.
all of the above
11. One of the signs of a wellness approach to life by an overweight person is
Points : 2) blood fat levels are out of control
focusing on healthy eating habits, not weight on the scale.
wanting to reach a weight similar to a thin model.
consistently high blood pressure levels.
12. When you diet repeatedly to lose that extra 10% of body weight again and again
Points : 2) your REE is increased.
your food intake that supported a normal weight is the same.
your body can lose the ability to increase energy expenditure.
none of the above
13. Healthy weight management over the human life span
Points : 2) depends on the number of dieting programs tried.
depends on finding the right diet pill to take.
means exercising and limiting food intake only while dieting.
means knowing that some dieting programs make weight maintenance difficult.
14. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about prescription medication use for weight loss and maintenance?(Points : 2)
Some of these medications in the 1960's were related to amphetamines.
Fen-phen has no dangerous side affects.
Orlistart affects absorption and digestion of fat in the body.
They have only a temporary effect and weight can increase after discontinuing them.
15. Which of the following is the best thing to have in a diet program?(Points : 2)
You have to use only food from the company behind the program.
Physical activity is minimally encouraged.
It emphasizes life long changes in diet and exercise.
The diet strictly limits fat or carbohydrate intake.