Ch. 4.2 & 9 - Making Healthy Food Choices

What is your
basil metabolic rate?

• the rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest
• your heart rate
• the rate at which you use energy when your body is active.
• the rate at which you eat

A feeling of physical discomfort that is caused by your body's need for nutrients is called.....

• appetite.
• obesity.
• basal metabolic rate.
• hunger.

Generally, more calories are needed by people who......

• are older.
• are less active.
• have a higher basil metabolic rate.
• have less muscle mass.

Daily Values are calculated for the average person who consumes a total of.....

• 200 calories a day.
• 1,000 calories a day.
• 2,000 calories a day.
• 10,000 calories a day.

The best way to judge the nutritional value of a food is by.....

• reading the food label carefully.
• relying on advertisements.
• looking for nice-looking packages. 
• asking a friend. 

The weight that is right for you is the weight that.....

• does not present any health risks.
• you want to be. 
• you have at the present time.
• your friends and family think you should be. 

How can you assess whether your weight falls within the healthy range?

• compare your weight to your age.
• ask for the opinions of your friends.
• calculate your body mass index.
• determine your basil metabolic rate.

Your body mass index is a......

• comparison of your body fat to your height. 
• ratio of your weight to your age.
• comparison of your body fat to your muscle and bone.
• ratio of your height to your weight.

Which of the following is NOT a health risk due to being overweight?

• excess cholesterol in the blood
• lack of glucose in the blood
• heart disease
• high blood pressure

Obesity refers specifically to....

• adults who have a BMI of 22 or higher.
• teens who have a BMI of 22 or higher.
• adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher.
• teens who have a BMI of 30 or lower.