Chapter 11 and 12

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body weight relative to

• age

• height

• gender

• rate of growth

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

• become obese

• gain weight

• maintain their weight

• lose weight

Weakness, trouble concentrating, and 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 snowstorm, Jasmine shoveled snow for 1 1/2 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 and in the care of a medical professional

• teens who would like to look more like models and actors

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

• harmful eating habits

• positive body image

• a tendency to purge after overeating

• a healthful eating plan