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NSC 101 Exam 4 questions with actualanswers.
What does it mean to be overweight? ANS - a person who has extra body weight that is contributed by
bone, body fat and/or body water
What does it mean to be obese? ANS - A condition characterized by excess body fat
What are some chronic diseases that someone is a risk when they are obese? ANS - Type 2 diabetes
hypertension
cardiovascular disease
What are some ethnic associations with being over weight ANS - more common among non-hispanic
blacks and Mexican-American adults
What are examples of fat-free mass (lean tissue) in the body ANS - body water, mineral rich tissue
(bones, teeth), protein-rich tissues (muscles, organs)
What are the three types cells found in fat tissue ANS - adipose cells
subcutaneous fat
visceral fat
Adipose cells ANS - cells found in fat tissue
What is the role of subcutaneous fat and where can it be found ANS - - the role:
- areas found: buttock, thighs, hips, breast (in females), abdominal area
what is the role of visceral fat and where is it found mainly ANS - - large layer of fat found all around
the abdominal area
,- protection
Over weight or obese individuals have great risk for: ANS - - hear disease
- type 2 diabetes
- certain cancers
- hypertension
- high cholesterol and/or triglycerides
- stroke
- liver and gall bladder disease
- sleep apnea/breathing problems
- osteoarthritis
- menstrual abnormalities
Central- body obesity is ANS - - visceral fat around waist
- "apple" body shape
- cardiovascular and type 2 diabetes risk
Lower- body obestity ANS - - visceral fat below waist
- "pear" body shape
- osteoarthritis risk
What method is the quickest way to determine if you have unhealthy amounts of visceral fat? ANS - -
wast circumference measurement
- males: WC> 40 in
- females: WC > 35 in
Waist Hip Ratio determines ANS - the distribution of body fat. More body fat in the upper body area
suggest increased health risks for elevated triglycerides high blood pressure, stroke, longer time to
conceive, heart disease, and diabetes. More body fat in the lower body suggest lower health risks.
, Health effect of excess body fat include:
A. heart disease
B. type two diabetes
C. sickle cell anemia
D. A and B
E. all of the above ANS - D
______ fat is located deep with in the abdominal region and protects digestive organs. ANS - visceral
fat
Janice is 5'8" and 155lbs. What is her BMI?
A. 25.2
B. 24
C. 23.6
D. 22 ANS - C
How do you calculate BMI? ANS - BMI= {weight (Ib)/ [height (in)^2]} x 703
_________ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.
A. intracellular
B. cellulite
C. visceral
D. Subcutaneous ANS - D
The ___ is a numerical value that's based on the relationship between weight for height and the risk of
chronic health problems associated with excess body fat.
A. body mass index
B. waist/hip ratio
C. skinfold thickness
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