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WorksheetsPRE-TEST BMI, Obesity and Hyperlipidemia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
