FSHD 1020 EXAM 4 LATEST
STUDY GUIDE
Who is the most qualified expert to assist individuals with weight loss? -
ANSWERS-dietician
Cycles of weight gain and weight loss is called _____ _____ dieting? -
ANSWERS-yo-yo dieting
List some characteristics of fad diets. - ANSWERS-Unbalanced,
promise quick results, eliminate food groups
At what BMI level is considered underweight? - ANSWERS-less than
18.5
What is the thermic effect of food? - ANSWERS-energy used to digest,
absorb, and metabolize food nutrients
Explain basal metabolism. - ANSWERS-The minimum amount if every
you need to maintain basic processes.
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, FSHD 1020 EXAM 4 LATEST
STUDY GUIDE
Explain BMI. - ANSWERS-Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing
the square of your height (in meters) into your body weight (in
kilograms).
1. Convert weight in lbs to kg
2. Convert height in inches to meters
3. Divide weight by height squared
**For the most part, a BMI range between 20 and 25 is desirable. BMI
values higher than 27.8 for men and 27.3 for women are linked to
additional problems with health. A BMI of over 30 signifies obesity, and
a BMI of over 40 signifies morbid obesity, which requires immediate
medical attention.
What is disordered eating? - ANSWERS-patterns of eating, attitudes,
and behaviors that are unhealthy
When does Anorexia Nervosa generally begin? - ANSWERS-in
adolescents
What is amenorrhea and the consequences of this disorder? -
ANSWERS-absence of periods, infertility and weakened bone density
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STUDY GUIDE
Who is the most qualified expert to assist individuals with weight loss? -
ANSWERS-dietician
Cycles of weight gain and weight loss is called _____ _____ dieting? -
ANSWERS-yo-yo dieting
List some characteristics of fad diets. - ANSWERS-Unbalanced,
promise quick results, eliminate food groups
At what BMI level is considered underweight? - ANSWERS-less than
18.5
What is the thermic effect of food? - ANSWERS-energy used to digest,
absorb, and metabolize food nutrients
Explain basal metabolism. - ANSWERS-The minimum amount if every
you need to maintain basic processes.
END OF
PAGE 1
, FSHD 1020 EXAM 4 LATEST
STUDY GUIDE
Explain BMI. - ANSWERS-Body Mass Index is calculated by dividing
the square of your height (in meters) into your body weight (in
kilograms).
1. Convert weight in lbs to kg
2. Convert height in inches to meters
3. Divide weight by height squared
**For the most part, a BMI range between 20 and 25 is desirable. BMI
values higher than 27.8 for men and 27.3 for women are linked to
additional problems with health. A BMI of over 30 signifies obesity, and
a BMI of over 40 signifies morbid obesity, which requires immediate
medical attention.
What is disordered eating? - ANSWERS-patterns of eating, attitudes,
and behaviors that are unhealthy
When does Anorexia Nervosa generally begin? - ANSWERS-in
adolescents
What is amenorrhea and the consequences of this disorder? -
ANSWERS-absence of periods, infertility and weakened bone density
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