Question 1

The methods used for assessing body composition based on total body weight are less accurate, yet they are commonly used since body weight is easier to measure than body fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Even being mildly to moderately overweight is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for type 2 diabetes.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In what way does weight training primarily affect body composition?

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A)   Weight training improves body composition by increasing muscle mass.
B)   Weight training improves body composition by creating a large negative calorie balance.
C)   Weight training improves body composition by reducing the amount of fat at specific body sites (spot reducing) .
D)   Weight training does not change body composition.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Underwater weighing is used as the standard for other indirect measures of body composition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Weight training is one of the best physical activities for helping one to create a negative energy balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Body mass index (BMI) is a poor measure of body weight assessment for varsity athletes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A BMI of 17.5 or less is sometimes used as a diagnostic criterion for:

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A)   Heart disease
B)   Renal disease
C)   Eating disorders
D)   Morbid obesityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

More calories consumed than expended would result in:

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A)   excess fat storage.
B)   excess fat usage.
C)   excess fat catabolism.
D)   excess caloric excretion.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Genetic and lifestyle factors play a role in one's body composition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

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A)   obese people consume more sugar.
B)   insulin is not able to efficiently remove sugar from the blood stream.
C)   insulin is no longer produced.
D)   obesity is associated with an inability to exercise intensely.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D) B

Question 11

Which of the following limits capacity to change body composition?

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A)   Diet
B)   Gender
C)   Genetics
D)   EthnicityE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Essential fat makes up 7% of total body weight in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The financial cost of obesity in Canada is reported to be close to:

Accepted Answer

A)   $100,000.
B)   $1,000,000.
C)   $1,000,000,000.
D)   $2,000,000,000.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Estimating a person's percentage of body fat helps to determine their:

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A)   weight.
B)   mass.
C)   body composition.
D)   metabolism.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

As a person gains weight, their fat cells increase only in number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Health Canada, most people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Define the following terms: Obesity and Overweight.

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- Overweight is usually defined as total...

Question 18

An increase in portion sizes is the sole cause of increased obesity among Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the fat in the body...

Question 20

Jim is a 25-year-old competitive athlete who trains all year long. His healthy body fat range would be?

Accepted Answer

A)   13-20
B)   8-19
C)   3-5
D)   6-7E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Body Composition

The methods used for assessing body composition based on total body weight are less accurate, yet they are commonly used since body weight is easier to measure than body fat.

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Even being mildly to moderately overweight is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for type 2 diabetes.

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In what way does weight training primarily affect body composition?

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Underwater weighing is used as the standard for other indirect measures of body composition.

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Weight training is one of the best physical activities for helping one to create a negative energy balance.

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Body mass index (BMI) is a poor measure of body weight assessment for varsity athletes.

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A BMI of 17.5 or less is sometimes used as a diagnostic criterion for:

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More calories consumed than expended would result in:

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Genetic and lifestyle factors play a role in one's body composition.

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Obesity increases the risk for diabetes because:

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Which of the following limits capacity to change body composition?

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Essential fat makes up 7% of total body weight in women.

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The financial cost of obesity in Canada is reported to be close to:

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Estimating a person's percentage of body fat helps to determine their:

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As a person gains weight, their fat cells increase only in number.

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According to Health Canada, most people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese.

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Define the following terms: Obesity and Overweight.

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An increase in portion sizes is the sole cause of increased obesity among Canadians.

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Most of the fat in the body is stored in fat cells called _____________.

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Jim is a 25-year-old competitive athlete who trains all year long. His healthy body fat range would be?

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