Semester 2 Unit 4 Review

Which of the following statements is true about metabolism?

• Your metabolism speeds up naturally as you get older.

• Your basal metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body uses just to keep you living.

• You can never speed up or slow down your body's metabolism.

• Your metabolism is not affected your heredity, age, and maturation.

Which of the following is true about having too little body fat?

• Too little body fat is a health risk.

• Too little body fat can help increase your metabolism.

• Too little body fat is good for your overall health.

• Too little body fat can cause a heart attack.

What is your ideal body weight?

• It depends on your age.

• Experts agree that there is no such thing as one ideal body weight for all people.

• It depends on both height and age.

• It depends on your height.

How many pounds is 3500 calories equivalent to?

• 5 pounds

• 3.5 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 1 pound

Which of the following is a MYTH about fat loss?

• Any exercise that burns calories will cause the body's general fat deposit to decrease.

• You can lose body fat over time with regular physical activity if your calorie intake is less than calories burned in a given day.

• Most people who are high in body fat eat too much.

• You can spot-reduce by exercising a specific body part to lose fat in that area.