6.3 Managing Your Weight

What is the purpose of determining a healthy weight?

• To promote unhealthy weight-loss strategies

• To understand the risks of being underweight

• To compare your weight to others

• To identify healthy weight-management strategies

What factors determine what you should weigh?

• Age, height, body composition, and gender

• Weight, height, body fat percentage, and gender

• Age, height, muscle density, and gender

• Weight, height, bone density, and gender

What is the ratio of fat, bone, and muscle that make up the body called?

• Body composition

• Body mass index (BMI)

• Body fat percentage

• Body weight distribution

What does BMI stand for?

• Body Mass Index

• Body Metabolism Indicator

• Body Muscle Index

• Body Measurement Indicator

What does the BMI percentile for children and teens indicate?

• The risk of being underweight or overweight

• The relative position of BMI compared to others of the same age and gender

• The absolute BMI value

• The ideal weight for height and age

What is the definition of overweight according to the CDC?

• Having a BMI below the 5th percentile

• Having a considerably low body-fat percentage

• Having a weight lower than what is considered healthy

• Having excess body weight from fat for a particular age, gender, and height

What health condition is commonly associated with obesity?

• Hypertension

• Type 2 diabetes

• Type 1 diabetes

• Osteoporosis

What is one strategy for healthy weight management?

• Restricting food intake

• Avoiding physical activity

• Setting and rewarding realistic goals

• Using appetite suppressants

What is the most common cause of being underweight?

• Genetic makeup

• Lack of access to food

• Medical conditions

• Psychological problems

What is the main problem with fad diets?

• They result in permanent weight loss

• They provide all the necessary nutrients

• They are based on scientific research

• They often lead to weight regain