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All of the following statements are true except A. Hispanic and non-Hispanic white en are more likely to be overweight/obese than non-Hispanic Black or Asian men B. Children and adolescents living in higher income homes where parent are more educated have a greatly increased risk of obesity over those where parents are less educated and/or unemployed C. Non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women are more likely to be overweight or obese than non-Hispanic white women D. The United States has the distinction of being one of the fattest developed nations on earth |
Children and adolescents living in higher income homes where parents are more educated have a greatly increased risk of obesity over those living in low income homes where parents are less educated and/or unemployed |
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The rate at which you body consumes food energy yo sustain basic functions is your |
Basal metabolic rate |
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All of the following statements are true except which? A. A slowing basal metabolic rate may contribute to weight gain after age 30 B. Hormones are increasingly implicated in hunger impulses and eating behavior C. The more muscles you have, the fewer calories you will burn. D. Yo-yo dieting can make weight loss more difficult |
The more muscles you have, the fewer calories you will burn |
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The proportion of your total weight that is made up of fat is called |
Percentage of body fat |
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All of the following statements about BMI are true except which? A. BMI is based on height and weight measurements B. BMI is accurate for everyone including athletes with high amounts of muscle mass C. Very low and very high BMI scores are associated i with greater risk of mortality D. BMI stands for “body mass index.” |
BMI is accurate for everyone, including athletes with high amounts of muscle mass |
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Which body circumference is most strongly associated with risk of heart disease? |
Waist circumference |
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One pound of additional body fat is rested through consuming how many extra calories? |
3,500 calories |
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To lose weight, you must establish a |
Negative caloric balance |
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Successful weight maintainers are most likely to do which of the following? A. Eat two large meals a day before 1 p.m. B. Skip meals C. Drink diet sodas D. Eat high volume but low calorie density foods |
Eat high volume but low calorie density foods |
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Successful healthy weight loss is characterized by |
A lifelong pattern of healthful eating and exercise |
