Answered Health Online- Nutrition and Physical Activity- Maintaining a Healthy Body Composition and Body Image

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 ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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.