PRE-TEST BMI, Obesity and Hyperlipidemia

John weighs 242 pounds and has a body mass index of 26. John is considered

• normal weight.

• overweight.

• obese.

• Not enough information is provided.

Abdominal fat is considered a greater threat to health than hip and thigh fat because abdominal fat

• reduces lung capacity.

• squeezes the heart.

• causes lower back ailments that lead to inactivity.

• more easily enters the bloodstream.

Obese people are ________ times as likely as healthy-weight people to die before reaching their expected lifespan.

• two

• four

• eight

• sixteen

Which of the following statements about body fat percentages is TRUE?

• The only accurate method to measure body fat percentage is the skinfold measurement.

• Average body fat percentage does not differ by gender.

• Some hormones cannot be produced when body fat falls below a certain threshold.

• Body fat percentage is helpful to know but does not impact a person's overall health.

You are most likely to continue with a weight loss plan that

• requires strenuous daily exercise.

• is based on special foods sold by the plan sponsors.

• Is consistent with your current eating patterns.

• focuses on rapid weight loss.

A major purpose of the size acceptance movement is to

• promote funding for obesity research.

• abolish the weight loss industry.

• achieve agreement on an ideal body shape.

• promote self-acceptance.

The size-acceptance movement strives to discourage the association of weight management with health.

• True

• False

Maintaining your body weight at a healthy level for life depends mainly on your

• economic status.

• lifestyle.

• access to health care.

• genetics.

Maria wants to lose 10 pounds. Maria’s best friend has recommended a new diet to help her achieve this goal. Which of the following indicates that Maria should be wary of this particular diet?

• The diet includes a follow-up maintenance plan.

• The diet estimates that dieters will lose one to one-and-one-half pounds per week.

• The diet eliminates fruit and dairy.

• The diet includes all of the five food groups.

The body mass index (BMI) is used mainly to determine

• how your body weight may affect your health.

• your body fat percentage.

• how height correlates with weight.

• your overall physical condition.