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1
The weigh that is healthy for you depends on
A)your weight at birth.
B)the average weight of a fashion model.
C)your height, gender, age, and frame.
D)the average weight of your parents.
2
Overweight contributes to
A)high blood pressure.
B)strong bones.
C)increased physical activity.
D)a positive self image.
3
Body mass index is a measurement of body fat that uses
A)the ratio of weight to height.
B)the amount of water a person displaces when submerged in a tank.
C)how fast an electrical impulse travel through the body.
D)the distance around a person’s waist.
4
For adults, a Body Mass Index _____ means that they obese.
A)between 25 and 29.9
B)over 30
C)between 12 and 19.9
D)between 50 and 61.7
5
The absolute minimum percentage of body fat a woman needs to be healthy is
A)21 to 24 percent.
B)14 to 17 percent
C)at least 2 to 5 percent.
D)12 percent.
6
The most successful way to achieve and maintain weight loss is
A)taking part in organized athletics.
B)eating more than 1000 calories a day.
C)eating only raw fruits and vegetables.
D)through behavior modification.
7
Aerobic exercise is
A)running a 100-meter dash.
B)jogging 20 minutes
C)climbing a flight of stairs.
D)lifting weights for 10 minutes.
8
Short periods of exercise
A)are ineffective.
B)contribute to weight gain.
C)cause muscle damage.
D)can be as effective as one longer period of exercise.
9
Fad diets
A)are based on good nutritional information.
B)allow you to eat a variety of foods.
C)create unhealthy habits.
D)teach healthful eating habits.
10
People who are concerned about being too thin
A)should eat only one large meal a day.
B)talk with a health professional.
C)drink a large glass of water before each meal.
D)be happy that they are not overweight.
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