Body Composition Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include
both cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F - ....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.
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, 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. - ....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. - ....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.
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Questions and Answers
In order to gain the maximum benefits from an exercise program, you should include
both cardiovascular training and weight training. T o F - ....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.
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, 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. - ....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. - ....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.
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