BIOD 121 Module 3 Exam complete practice questions and answers solution Portage Learning

1. Which of the following questions is NOT true of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)? a a. The BMR is higher in women than men b. The BMR decreases with age c. The BMR is the largest component of energy expenditure d. The BMR typically decreases on a weight loss diet Define the term negative energy balance. 2. Using the guidelines for Body Mass Index someone with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9 would be considered Overweight Skin fold measures estimates a person’s percentage of fat by using calipers. 3. Calculate the EER for a female who is 33 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145 pounds with a low activity lifestyle. Activity Level PA Men PA Women Sedentary - No exercise 1.00 1.00 Low Activity - exercises the equivalent of walking 2 miles per day at 3-4 1.11 1.12 mph Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 7 miles per day 1.25 1.27 Very Active - exercises the equivalent of walking 17 miles per day 1.48 1.45 4. The distribution of fat in the body is important. Males often have an apple shape, often referred to as androidobesity. Females have a pear shape often referred to as gynoid obesity. The shape that has the highest health risks associated with it is the apple shape 5. Which person is at a greater risk for health issues related to being overweight or obese? Janet has a BMI of 24 and a waist to hip ratio of .8. Fred has a BMI of 25 and a waist to hip ratio of 1.0.