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Activity- Maintaining a Healthy Body
Composition and body image exams
with correct answers
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Why is BMI an imperfect tool for measuring body composition? Check all that apply.
It does not take into account a person's height.
It does not take into account level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
It does not include a measurement of body weight. - Correct vAnswer - It does not take into account
level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
Nadia and her mother used to be taken for sisters, but as they have aged, her mother has lost her
slender shape and gets tired more quickly. Nadia and her mother have never been concerned about
what they eat or did much more than a walk around the mall. Nadia decides she wants to start being
more proactive about her health and wants to encourage her mother to be more healthy too.
What steps could Nadia and her mother take? Check all that apply.
Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
Limit the variety of food choices.
Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Rely on media images as motivation. - Correct vAnswer - Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
, Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Teenagers should get at least ________ minutes of physical activity every day.
Teenagers should try to ________________exercise activities throughout the week.
Individuals should also find ways to eliminate ____________ exercise and healthy eating.
You can also consult with a _____________ if you need help. - Correct vAnswer - -60
-include bone- ands muscle- strengthening
-barriers to
-medical professional
Randy is trying to lose weight, but he wants to lose it fast—in time for his vacation to the beach in a few
weeks. He saw a commercial for a new powder that can be added to shakes or coffee to help with
weight loss. It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee that he will lose 20 pounds a week! Randy
thinks it would be much easier and faster than changing everything he eats and trying to get to the gym.
What might be some of the side effects? Check all that apply.
- increased risk of stroke
- greater likelihood of depression
- inability to regain weight
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction - Correct vAnswer - - increased risk of stroke
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction
Which statement best summarizes characteristics of eating disorders?
Eating disorders can be effectively managed without help from a medical professional.
Activity- Maintaining a Healthy Body
Composition and body image exams
with correct answers
v
Why is BMI an imperfect tool for measuring body composition? Check all that apply.
It does not take into account a person's height.
It does not take into account level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
It does not include a measurement of body weight. - Correct vAnswer - It does not take into account
level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
Nadia and her mother used to be taken for sisters, but as they have aged, her mother has lost her
slender shape and gets tired more quickly. Nadia and her mother have never been concerned about
what they eat or did much more than a walk around the mall. Nadia decides she wants to start being
more proactive about her health and wants to encourage her mother to be more healthy too.
What steps could Nadia and her mother take? Check all that apply.
Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
Limit the variety of food choices.
Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Rely on media images as motivation. - Correct vAnswer - Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
, Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Teenagers should get at least ________ minutes of physical activity every day.
Teenagers should try to ________________exercise activities throughout the week.
Individuals should also find ways to eliminate ____________ exercise and healthy eating.
You can also consult with a _____________ if you need help. - Correct vAnswer - -60
-include bone- ands muscle- strengthening
-barriers to
-medical professional
Randy is trying to lose weight, but he wants to lose it fast—in time for his vacation to the beach in a few
weeks. He saw a commercial for a new powder that can be added to shakes or coffee to help with
weight loss. It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee that he will lose 20 pounds a week! Randy
thinks it would be much easier and faster than changing everything he eats and trying to get to the gym.
What might be some of the side effects? Check all that apply.
- increased risk of stroke
- greater likelihood of depression
- inability to regain weight
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction - Correct vAnswer - - increased risk of stroke
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction
Which statement best summarizes characteristics of eating disorders?
Eating disorders can be effectively managed without help from a medical professional.
