WorksheetsChapter 6: Weight Management
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Obesity levels are determined at a weight at which excess body fat can lead to significant health problems.
True
False
The dramatic increase in the number of overweight and obese people in the United States is a direct result of physical inactivity.
True
False
Caloric balance does not change and is the same for everyone.
True
False
Many fad diets succeed in helping people lose a large amount of weight in the form of fat.
True
False
Excessive body weight combined with physical inactivity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the
United States
True
False
When exercise intensity is higher, a higher percentage of fat is used as an energy source.
True
False
Vigorous activities are always high impact.
True
False
Experts recommend that you weigh yourself at different times of the day to effectively monitor your body weight.
True
False
Sleep deprivation has been shown to elevate ghrelin levels and decrease leptin levels, potentially leading to weight
gain.
True
False
Which of the following has the greatest influence on people's perception of what constitutes ideal body weight?
Spouse
Friends
Coworkers
Media
Why do most diets fail?
They do not include the right types of food for individual body types.
They do not restrict calories sufficiently.
They do not incorporate lifetime changes in food selection and daily increases in physical activity.
They do not eliminate sugar, which increases food cravings.
What should you make sure you consume in enough quantities with every meal in order to minimize hunger pangs while dieting?
Dairy
Complex carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
