Nutrition & Fitness

Body Mass Index is a measure of body weight relative to 

• Rate of Growth
• Gender
• Height
• Age

A healthful weight

• Is the same for every individual
• Is associated with type 2 diabetes
• Is different for different individuals
• Is something teens should not worry about

A person who burns more calories than he or she consumes will

• Gain weight
• Become Obese
• Lose weight
• Maintain their weight

Weakness, trouble concentrating, & difficulty fighting disease are health risks associated with

• Being underweight
• Being at a healthful weight
• Being overweight
• Being obese

Which of the following tips for managing weight could be correctly classified as healthful?

• Set a goal to lose weight as quickly as possible
• Follow the same eating plan that your friends use
• Limit your water intake to increase weight loss
• Talk to a doctor or nurse to set a target weight

If your favorite food is chocolate cake, a good eating plan for you would include

• Unlimited portions of chocolate cake
• One large portion of chocolate cake each day
• Occasional, small portions of chocolate cake
• No chocolate cake at all

Shoveling snow for 10 minutes burns 65 calories. After a recent snow storm, Jasmine shoveled snow for 1.5 hours.  How many calories did Jasmine burn?

• 97.5
• 585
• 650
• 975

A friend has expressed dissatisfaction with her body.  Which of the following activities would most likely have a positive impact on your friend's body image

• Look at fashion magazines
• Try on clothes at the mall
• Take a bike ride
• Watch the latest teen movie

Which of the following teens should use a low-calorie eating plan to lose weight?

• Teens who think that they are heavier than their friends
• Teens who would like to make weight for athletic competition
• Teens who are seriously overweight & in the care of a medical professional
• Teens who would like to look more like models & actors

What do individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, & binge eating disorder all have in common?

• Harmful eating habits
• Positive body image
• A tendency to purge after overating
• A healthful eating plan