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1
The percentage of essential body fat (fat that is crucial for normal body function) is approximately:
A)5-10 % in men and 15 – 20% in women
B)2-3 % in men and 5- 10% in women
C)10 – 15% in men and 20 -25% in women
D)3 -5% in men and 8 – 12% in women
2
Excess body fat can impact overall wellness by:
A)increasing risk for chronic disease
B)increasing the ability to perform physical activities
C)improving body image
D)all of the above
3
Health problems associated with obesity include:
A)hypertension
B)impaired immune function
C)breathing disorders
D)all of the above
4
An extremely low percentage of body fat (below essential levels) can be associated with all of the following except:
A)proper fitness
B)amenorrhea
C)eating disorders
D)loss of bone mass
5
A limitation of body mass index is that it:
A)is not an accurate measure for average people
B)is more accurate than height-weight tables
C)does not distinguish between fat and fat free weight
D)all of the above
6
Which of the following is considered the most accurate method for estimating percent of body fat?
A)body mass index
B)hydrostatic weighing
C)skinfold measurements
D)bioelectrical impedance analysis
7
Which of the following are healthy body fat percentages?
A)15% for men and 27% for women
B)25% for men and 35% for women
C)30% for men and 30% for women
D)5% for men and 8% for women
8
Excess fat gained in the abdominal area can be described as:
A)typical female fat distribution
B)a risk factor for coronary heart disease
C)"apple shape"
D)b and c
9
Guidelines from the National Institutes of Health state that a person is considered obese if their BMI is ___ or above.
A)30
B)40
C)35
D)25
10
The bioelectrical impedance method for measuring body composition is based on resistance to electrical current. Why does an electrical current travel faster through muscle than through fat?
A)muscle contains less water than fat
B)muscle contains more water than fat
C)muscle weighs more than fat
D)muscle weighs less than fat





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