WorksheetsMonday Unit 7 Bellringers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the most important consideration when looking at body composition?
Total body weight
Percent body fat
Muscle mass
Bone density
How is "overweight" sometimes defined in terms of body mass index (BMI)?
BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
BMI between 25 and 29.9
BMI between 30 and 34.9
BMI of 40 or more
Between which years did obesity rates increase most among middle-aged and older adults?
1960 and 1980
1990 and 2000
2008 and 2020
2010 and 2015
What is one possible explanation for the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans?
Decreased calorie intake
Increased calorie intake
More daily gym classes for students
Fewer meals eaten outside the home
Which of the following is a factor contributing to obesity related to eating habits?
Smaller portion sizes
Increased consumption of fast food
More home-cooked meals
Decreased consumption of soft drinks
What effect does obesity have on mortality rates?
It decreases mortality rates.
It doubles mortality rates.
It has no effect on mortality rates.
It triples mortality rates.
What is diabetes primarily known to disrupt in the human body?
Blood pressure regulation
Normal metabolism
Heart rate
Bone density
What is another name for Metabolic Syndrome?
Insulin resistance syndrome
Cardiovascular syndrome
Obesity syndrome
Diabetes syndrome
Approximately what percentage of adult Americans have metabolic syndrome?
20%
34%
50%
10%
What other health problems are associated with obesity besides COVID-19?
Reduced risk of cancer
Increased risk of death from many types of cancer
Immunity to infections
Lower risk of heart disease
