Body Composition – Questions & Correct Answers
1.In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you
should include both cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F: T
2. Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain
diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47
inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should
Charlie do?
A.
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to
consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain
some weight.
B.
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other
information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce
his body fat.
C.
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all
his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for
several diseases.
D.
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he
should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too
overweight.-
:B
3. Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist
circumfer- ence. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the
following is TRUE?
A.
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain
dis- eases because she falls within the healthy range.
B.
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but
fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C.
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of
abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D.
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain
diseases because it is too small.: C
4. T
o set your intensity level, you need to .
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, Body Composition – Questions & Correct Answers
A.
use your maximum heart rate, which is determined by subtracting age from
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1.In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you
should include both cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F: T
2. Charlie had some tests done recently to assess his risk for certain
diseases. The results showed that he has a waist circumference of 47
inches, a BMI of 29, and a normal skin fold measurement test. What should
Charlie do?
A.
Charlie is a little too thin, he is most likely underweight, and he needs to
consult a dietician or doctor to help him see how to modify his diet to gain
some weight.
B.
Charlie should repeat the caliper test because it does not fit with the other
information, and he should start an exercise routine and diet to reduce
his body fat.
C.
Charlie should immediately start an exercise and diet program because all
his tests indicate that he is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for
several diseases.
D.
Charlie should repeat the BMI because the other tests were normal, and he
should avoid changing his body composition because he'll be too
overweight.-
:B
3. Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist
circumfer- ence. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the
following is TRUE?
A.
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain
dis- eases because she falls within the healthy range.
B.
Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but
fortunately, she is not at any risk for certain diseases.
C.
Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of
abdominal fat, which places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
D.
Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain
diseases because it is too small.: C
4. T
o set your intensity level, you need to .
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, Body Composition – Questions & Correct Answers
A.
use your maximum heart rate, which is determined by subtracting age from
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