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WorksheetsBody Image and Body Mass Index Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does "body image" refer to?
The way you see your body
A method for assessing your body size
The way others see your body
A type of exercise routine
What is "body mass index"?
A type of diet plan
A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account
A way to measure your fitness level
A type of clothing size
What can influence body image?
Attitudes of family and friends
Weather conditions
School subjects
Favorite foods
What can trying to change your weight in extreme ways do?
Damage your health and be life threatening
Make you taller
Improve your eyesight
Increase your intelligence
What is one way to develop a positive body image?
Compare yourself to others.
Accept yourself.
Ignore your growth stage.
Set unrealistic goals.
Why is it important to remember your growth stage when thinking about body shape?
It helps you compare with others.
It affects your body shape.
It makes you lose weight faster.
It has no impact on body image.
What type of goals should you set to gain or lose weight?
Impossible goals.
No goals at all.
Reasonable goals.
Goals based on others' opinions.
How do you feel when you maintain a healthy weight?
Worse
The same
Better
Tired
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
Body Measurement Indicator
Body Muscle Index
Body Mass Indicator
How might growth spurts affect a teen’s weight?
They cause a decrease in weight.
They have no effect on weight.
They cause an increase in weight.
They stabilize weight.
How can a positive body image contribute to mental/emotional health?
It can increase self-esteem and confidence.
It can lead to physical health problems.
It can cause stress and anxiety.
It can result in negative social interactions.
What are extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death called?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Eating disorders
Binge eating
What is the disorder called where a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time?
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Eating disorders
What is one of the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight?
Increased risk of heart disease
Improved energy levels
Higher chance of diabetes
Greater likelihood of joint pain
Which of the following is a common health risk related to weight?
Enhanced immune function
Reduced stress levels
Heart disease
Improved sleep quality
What is a danger associated with eating disorders?
Improved digestion
Increased mental health issues
Enhanced physical strength
Better concentration
Which of the following is a tip for maintaining a healthy weight?
Skipping meals
Regular physical activity
Eating only processed foods
Avoiding all carbohydrates
What is one health risk associated with being overweight?
Slow development
High blood pressure
Fatigue
Moodiness
Which of the following is a risk of being underweight?
Type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Immunity problems
Cancer
What is a potential consequence of being overweight?
Slow development
Fatigue
Bone and muscle damage
Moodiness
If you think someone you know has an eating disorder, what should you do?
Ignore it
Discuss it with an adult whom you trust
Keep it a secret
Try to solve it yourself
What do people with anorexia nervosa often believe about their weight?
They are underweight
They are at a healthy weight
They are overweight even if they are very thin
They have no concerns about their weight
What are some potential health effects of anorexia?
Improved digestion
Increased energy levels
Blood pressure drop and heart damage
Enhanced immune system
What happens to extra calories that your body does not use for energy?
They are stored as fat.
They are excreted immediately.
They turn into muscle.
They evaporate.
What should you balance to maintain a healthy weight?
The amount of sleep you get
The calories you eat with the calories your body burns
The number of meals you eat
The amount of exercise you do
What is a healthy way to manage your weight over time?
Regular exercise and balanced diet
Skipping meals frequently
Eating only one type of food
Taking diet pills
