Nutrition for Healthy Living
Chapter 4 PDF – Complete
Questions & Study Guide
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What is the relationship between nutrition and body composition?
Nutrition directly impacts body composition, influencing the ratio of fat-
free mass to total body fat.
Define overweight and obesity.
Overweight refers to extra body weight from bone, body fat, or muscle,
while obesity is defined by excessive and unhealthy amounts of body fat.
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How is obesity measured?
Obesity is commonly measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), which
reflects the relationship between body weight and height.
What BMI range is considered overweight?
A BMI score of 25.0-29.9 is considered overweight.
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What BMI score indicates obesity?
A BMI score of 30 or greater indicates obesity.
What percentage of American adults were classified as obese in 2018?
Over 40% of American adults over the age of 20 were classified as obese in
2018.
What is the goal of Healthy People 2030 regarding obesity?
The goal is to reduce the percentage of adults who are obese to 36% and
the percentage of children who are obese to 15.5%.
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