Body Image Quiz

People who are underweight are more likely to __________ than people who have a normal weight.

• break bones

• have a healthy diet

• have a stroke

• fight off colds

If you have a friend who you believe has an eating disorder, you should __________.

• try to solve the problem yourself

• guide your friend to seek professional help

• treat your friend to desserts at your home

• tell your friend that he or she is really skinny

Which of the following is NOT a health risk for people who are overweight?

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Anemia

To increase your metabolic rate, you should __________.

• drink less water and avoid fasting

• drink more water and avoid fasting

• drink less water and fast for 3-4 days

• drink more water and fast for 3-4 days

Body composition is the ratio of body fat to __________.

• lean body tissue

• bone

• height

• weight

Basal Metabolic Rate measures how many calories you burn when you are doing nothing. This measurement is ultimately used in figuring out __________.

• how energetic you are

• how lazy you are

• how many calories a day you should consume

• if your current weight is appropriate for your height and age

The shape you have as a teenager will remain with you for most of your adult years

• True

• False

The lack of sleep can affect your weight. It can also increase your risk for __________.

• dehydration

• diabetes

• infection

• influenza

Repeated use of laxatives can damage __________.

• blood pressure

• the kidneys and liver

• metabolism

• the kidneys and heart

People who suffer from __________ are at risk for damaging their teeth as well as the tissues in their throat.

• anorexia nervosa

• binge eating

• bulimia nervosa

• compulsive eating