Body Composition UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both
cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F - CORRECT ANSWER -T
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. 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 diseases 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER -C
To set your intensity level, you need to __________.
A.
use your maximum heart rate, which is determined by subtracting age from 220
B.
exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes each session
C.
increase your resting heart rate by increasing the weights you lift each week
D.
determine what it is by subtracting your age from 2,000 calories - CORRECT ANSWER -
A
Sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. She was not feeling well, so she laid around and
watched TV all day and burned 1,200 calories. If Sandra did this all week, she would
__________.
A.
lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance
B.
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C.
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D.
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance - CORRECT ANSWER -D
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include both
cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F - CORRECT ANSWER -T
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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. 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 diseases 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER -C
To set your intensity level, you need to __________.
A.
use your maximum heart rate, which is determined by subtracting age from 220
B.
exercise for a minimum of 60 minutes each session
C.
increase your resting heart rate by increasing the weights you lift each week
D.
determine what it is by subtracting your age from 2,000 calories - CORRECT ANSWER -
A
Sandra ate about 2,000 calories yesterday. She was not feeling well, so she laid around and
watched TV all day and burned 1,200 calories. If Sandra did this all week, she would
__________.
A.
lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance
B.
maintain her weight because she is in a state of energy balance
C.
lose weight because she is not in a state of energy balance
D.
gain weight because she is not in a state of energy balance - CORRECT ANSWER -D
