Test Bank For Fitness Professional's Handbook 7th Edition By
Human Kinetics 9781492523376 Chapter 1-26 Complete Guide
Liz has a BMI equal to 21. Is this score considered in the healthy, marginal (on the warning track), or
obese range? - ANSWER: Her BMI is in the healthy range.
Liz has the goal to lose every ounce of fat from her body. Is this a good idea based on what you know
about body fat? - ANSWER: No, Liz needs some body fat to stay alive. This is called essential fat and is
found in her major body systems.
Doug has an estimated percent body fat of 9 percent and a BMI equal to 32. What is his body
composition and BMI rating? - ANSWER: His percent fat rating is normal; his BMI is in the obese range.
Based on underwater weighing, Liz has an estimated body fat equal to 18 percent. What is her body
composition rating? Is she normal or obese? - ANSWER: Her percent fat rating is normal.
If John has a BMI equal to ______________, he's not considered obese but is on the "warning track"
and should make a greater effort to control his weight. - ANSWER: 25 to 30
Doug thinks that he has total control over his body weight. Is he right? - ANSWER: No, we have a lot of
influence over our body weight, but our genetic makeup (which we can't control) also regulates our
body size and shape.
Over the past year John gained several pounds of fat. What term describes this condition? - ANSWER:
positive energy balance
Liz has decided to do whatever it takes to be skinny. Is she following healthy weight control
guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Liz needs to decide to do her best, accept what comes, and enjoy life no
matter what.
Doug likes to focus on his body weight goal and not his lifestyle. Is he following healthy weight control
guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Doug should think about his lifestyle (which he can control) instead of his
body weight.
Liz is always comparing her body weight to that of other people. She feels fine as long as her weight is
less than theirs but gets easily discouraged and feels too fat if she's around "skinny" people. Is Liz
following healthy weight control guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Liz should learn not to compare herself
with others; weight control is an individual thing.
Kendra wants to learn as much about weight control as possible. However, someone told her that
people who study about weight control become too obsessed and develop anorexia. What should
Kendra do? - ANSWER: She should disregard this advice and learn as much as she can about weight
control from the most reputable sources.
Liz wonders which of the following is a SMART lifestyle goal. - ANSWER: I will eat five servings of fruits
and vegetables each day for the next three weeks.
Liz is excited to sign up for a program that promises a ten-pound weight loss in just one week. She
pays for the program and reaches her goal. A few weeks later she is back to her old weight. What
happened? - ANSWER: Liz probably lost ten pounds of mostly water weight. She gained it back
because she returned to her normal diet.
John hopes to make big changes and lose over twenty pounds of body fat. He knows that if he runs an
hour a day and cuts one thousand calories from his daily diet, he can easily reach his goal. Is he
, following healthy weight control guidelines? - ANSWER: No, John should make small changes in his
life. This way he can make his lifestyle changes permanent and lifelong.
Which food contains all the nutrients I need? - ANSWER: nothing
Liz wonders which foods she should avoid. Can you help her decide? - ANSWER: nothing
Doug likes to eat as often and as much as possible. Which nutritional concept is he breaking? -
ANSWER: moderation
Which of the following statements about starch is/are correct? Select all that apply. - ANSWER: Starch
is a complex carbohydrate (or complex sugar).
Starch contains four calories per gram.
Starch is found in potatoes, whole-grain breads, and corn.
one serving of carrots, lean meat, and fruit - ANSWER: 1 cup of fruit
1 cup of cooked carrots
1 ounce of lean meat
Liz hates to eat fat and tries to avoid it as much as possible. Is this a good idea? - ANSWER: No, fat is
essential for good health and for life itself.
How much of Kendra's total diet should come from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables? - ANSWER:
75%
John's mom told him to follow the five-a-day program. What does this mean? - ANSWER: Eat at least
three veggies and two fruits a day.
Sometimes Liz has problems with constipation. What substance is found in plant products (grains,
fruits, and vegetables) that helps prevent constipation? - ANSWER: fiber
Kendra also wonders how much should come from lean meats and dairy products. - ANSWER: 25%
Doug once heard that fat contains twice the number of calories per gram as carbohydrates or protein.
Is this true? - ANSWER: Yes, fat has nine calories per gram, while carbs and protein both contain only
four calories per gram
Doug was told to never eat white bread because it's totally worthless. Is this good advice? - ANSWER:
No, white bread is still good, but doesn't have as much fiber, vitamins, and minerals as whole-grain
breads.
is how much water should be drank mentioned on MyPyramid? - ANSWER: no
Liz wonders how much of her total diet should be complex carbs and how much should be simple
sugars. Can you help her? - ANSWER: 50 percent complex; 10 percent simple
Kendra was told that breads that contain "wheat flour" are not really whole grains. Is this correct
information? - ANSWER: Yes, it's a little tricky but the label must have the term "whole grain" in the
food's ingredient list.
The MyPyramid food plan encourages a diet of mostly ______ - ANSWER: plant products
If you ate two cups of peas, how many servings would this equal, according to MyPyramid? -
ANSWER: 2
How many servings of milk products does MyPyramid recommend for people who eat 1,600 to 3,200
calories per day? - ANSWER: 3
Human Kinetics 9781492523376 Chapter 1-26 Complete Guide
Liz has a BMI equal to 21. Is this score considered in the healthy, marginal (on the warning track), or
obese range? - ANSWER: Her BMI is in the healthy range.
Liz has the goal to lose every ounce of fat from her body. Is this a good idea based on what you know
about body fat? - ANSWER: No, Liz needs some body fat to stay alive. This is called essential fat and is
found in her major body systems.
Doug has an estimated percent body fat of 9 percent and a BMI equal to 32. What is his body
composition and BMI rating? - ANSWER: His percent fat rating is normal; his BMI is in the obese range.
Based on underwater weighing, Liz has an estimated body fat equal to 18 percent. What is her body
composition rating? Is she normal or obese? - ANSWER: Her percent fat rating is normal.
If John has a BMI equal to ______________, he's not considered obese but is on the "warning track"
and should make a greater effort to control his weight. - ANSWER: 25 to 30
Doug thinks that he has total control over his body weight. Is he right? - ANSWER: No, we have a lot of
influence over our body weight, but our genetic makeup (which we can't control) also regulates our
body size and shape.
Over the past year John gained several pounds of fat. What term describes this condition? - ANSWER:
positive energy balance
Liz has decided to do whatever it takes to be skinny. Is she following healthy weight control
guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Liz needs to decide to do her best, accept what comes, and enjoy life no
matter what.
Doug likes to focus on his body weight goal and not his lifestyle. Is he following healthy weight control
guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Doug should think about his lifestyle (which he can control) instead of his
body weight.
Liz is always comparing her body weight to that of other people. She feels fine as long as her weight is
less than theirs but gets easily discouraged and feels too fat if she's around "skinny" people. Is Liz
following healthy weight control guidelines? - ANSWER: No, Liz should learn not to compare herself
with others; weight control is an individual thing.
Kendra wants to learn as much about weight control as possible. However, someone told her that
people who study about weight control become too obsessed and develop anorexia. What should
Kendra do? - ANSWER: She should disregard this advice and learn as much as she can about weight
control from the most reputable sources.
Liz wonders which of the following is a SMART lifestyle goal. - ANSWER: I will eat five servings of fruits
and vegetables each day for the next three weeks.
Liz is excited to sign up for a program that promises a ten-pound weight loss in just one week. She
pays for the program and reaches her goal. A few weeks later she is back to her old weight. What
happened? - ANSWER: Liz probably lost ten pounds of mostly water weight. She gained it back
because she returned to her normal diet.
John hopes to make big changes and lose over twenty pounds of body fat. He knows that if he runs an
hour a day and cuts one thousand calories from his daily diet, he can easily reach his goal. Is he
, following healthy weight control guidelines? - ANSWER: No, John should make small changes in his
life. This way he can make his lifestyle changes permanent and lifelong.
Which food contains all the nutrients I need? - ANSWER: nothing
Liz wonders which foods she should avoid. Can you help her decide? - ANSWER: nothing
Doug likes to eat as often and as much as possible. Which nutritional concept is he breaking? -
ANSWER: moderation
Which of the following statements about starch is/are correct? Select all that apply. - ANSWER: Starch
is a complex carbohydrate (or complex sugar).
Starch contains four calories per gram.
Starch is found in potatoes, whole-grain breads, and corn.
one serving of carrots, lean meat, and fruit - ANSWER: 1 cup of fruit
1 cup of cooked carrots
1 ounce of lean meat
Liz hates to eat fat and tries to avoid it as much as possible. Is this a good idea? - ANSWER: No, fat is
essential for good health and for life itself.
How much of Kendra's total diet should come from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables? - ANSWER:
75%
John's mom told him to follow the five-a-day program. What does this mean? - ANSWER: Eat at least
three veggies and two fruits a day.
Sometimes Liz has problems with constipation. What substance is found in plant products (grains,
fruits, and vegetables) that helps prevent constipation? - ANSWER: fiber
Kendra also wonders how much should come from lean meats and dairy products. - ANSWER: 25%
Doug once heard that fat contains twice the number of calories per gram as carbohydrates or protein.
Is this true? - ANSWER: Yes, fat has nine calories per gram, while carbs and protein both contain only
four calories per gram
Doug was told to never eat white bread because it's totally worthless. Is this good advice? - ANSWER:
No, white bread is still good, but doesn't have as much fiber, vitamins, and minerals as whole-grain
breads.
is how much water should be drank mentioned on MyPyramid? - ANSWER: no
Liz wonders how much of her total diet should be complex carbs and how much should be simple
sugars. Can you help her? - ANSWER: 50 percent complex; 10 percent simple
Kendra was told that breads that contain "wheat flour" are not really whole grains. Is this correct
information? - ANSWER: Yes, it's a little tricky but the label must have the term "whole grain" in the
food's ingredient list.
The MyPyramid food plan encourages a diet of mostly ______ - ANSWER: plant products
If you ate two cups of peas, how many servings would this equal, according to MyPyramid? -
ANSWER: 2
How many servings of milk products does MyPyramid recommend for people who eat 1,600 to 3,200
calories per day? - ANSWER: 3
