Chapter 6 Test Review

Which of the following is a nutrient -dense food?

• Cheese

• Pretzels

• carrots

• French Fries

What will happen if you take in more calories than you burn?

• metabolism will increase

• your amount of stored body fat will increase

• body will excrete the excess calories

• will maintain your current weight

Compared to an adult of appropriate weight, an underweight adult will have

• more energy

• higher chance of suffering chronic fatigue

• lower risk of heart problems

• better chance of hemoglobin in the blood

Body Composition is the ratio of body fat to

• muscle

• bone

• lean body tissue

• cartilage and tendons

One strategy in a sensible weight management planis

• keeping a food journal of what and when you eat

• planning to lose two pounds per week

• fasting occasionally

• weighing yourself everyday

the number of calories a person takes in each day should be unaffected by

• age

• gender

• body frame

• body image

It is important to drink plenty of water before and during a heavy workout because keeping hydrated

• helps you perspire more

• cause electrolyte imbalance

• prevents you from perspiring

• prevents electrolyte imbalance

Which contributes to obesity

• Avoiding fast food

• a sedentary lifestyle

• having excess muscle tissue

• a balance high-fat and low fat food diet

Anorexia Nervosa

• is not a serious as bulimia

• usually goes away on its own

• has consequences similar to malnutrition and starvation

• is serious, but not life threatening

Which of he following describes a person who is obese

• a person with a large amount of body fat

• weighs more than what is appropriate for his or her height

• has excess muscle tissue

• weighs less than what is appropriate for his or height