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BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following? - -
Height in meters squared.
Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity? - -
Education Level.
A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity? - -40 kg/m2.
After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being
overweight? - -20 to 29 years.
Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children? -
-It is a good estimate.
Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity? - -Decreased
number of opportunities for activity.
The main cause of excess stored body fat is: - -consuming more calories than
expended.
Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it
comes to client's physical activity? - -To teach a client how to overcome
conveniences of modern technology.
Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time - -
Watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
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Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following? - -The ability to
access and afford healthy food choices.
When an individual has diabetes - -the body does not produce or properly use
insulin.
Specific recommendations for clients who have diabetic neuropathy include which of the
following? - -Proper foot care.
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate and blood pressure? - -Decrease
heart rate and decrease blood pressure during exercise.
Obesity is a risk factor for which of the following? - -Increased low-density
lipoprotein.
Narrowing of the vessels that supply blood and oxygen directly to the heart can lead to
which of the following? - -Myocardial infarction.
Which of the following is indicative of high blood pressure? - -145/95 mm Hg.
Because calcium channel blockers and vasodilators can cause hypotension following
exercise, it is important to have the client using these medications to do which of the
following? - -Complete a cool-down
An individual's total cholesterol levels can be lowered by losing as little as - -5 to 10
lb.