HEALTH ONLINE- NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY-
MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY COMPOSITION AND BODY
IMAGE EXAM FULLY SOLVED #3
Why is BMI an imperfect tool for measuring body composition? Check all that apply.
It does not take into account a person's height.
It does not take into account level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
It does not include a measurement of body weight. - correct answer It does not take into
account level of fitness.
It is not able to indicate disease risk.
It may underestimate body fat in some individuals.
Nadia and her mother used to be taken for sisters, but as they have aged, her mother
has lost her slender shape and gets tired more quickly. Nadia and her mother have
never been concerned about what they eat or did much more than a walk around the
mall. Nadia decides she wants to start being more proactive about her health and wants
to encourage her mother to be more healthy too.
What steps could Nadia and her mother take? Check all that apply.
Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
Limit the variety of food choices.
Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Rely on media images as motivation. - correct answer Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
Set healthy personal goals.
Begin a regular exercise program.
Teenagers should get at least ________ minutes of physical activity every day.
Teenagers should try to ________________exercise activities throughout the week.
Individuals should also find ways to eliminate ____________ exercise and healthy
eating.
You can also consult with a _____________ if you need help. - correct answer -60
-include bone- ands muscle- strengthening
-barriers to
-medical professional
Randy is trying to lose weight, but he wants to lose it fast—in time for his vacation to the
beach in a few weeks. He saw a commercial for a new powder that can be added to
shakes or coffee to help with weight loss. It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee
that he will lose 20 pounds a week! Randy thinks it would be much easier and faster
than changing everything he eats and trying to get to the gym.
What might be some of the side effects? Check all that apply.
, - increased risk of stroke
- greater likelihood of depression
- inability to regain weight
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction - correct answer - increased risk of stroke
- increased risk of heart attack
- possibility of addiction
Which statement best summarizes characteristics of eating disorders?
Eating disorders can be effectively managed without help from a medical professional.
Eating disorders only affect females between the ages of 12 and 18.
Eating disorders are the direct result of low self-esteem and confidence.
Eating disorders are characterized by dangerously extreme eating behaviors. - correct
answer Eating disorders are characterized by dangerously extreme eating behaviors.
Match each eating disorder to its common behavioral characteristics
Part A
-body dysmorphic disorder
-bulimia nervosa
-anorexia nervosa
-binge-eating disorder
Part B
-compulsive overeating, followed by self- induced vomiting or laxative use
- self- starvation
-episodes of uncontrolled, compulsive consumption of food
-obsessively thinking about flaws in appearance - correct answer body dysmorphic
disorder-obsessively thinking about flaws in appearance
Bulimia nervosa-compulsive overeating, followed by self- induced vomiting or laxative
use
Anorexia nervosa- self- starvation
Binge-eating disorder-episodes of uncontrolled, compulsive consumption of food
Eric and Natalie have been friends since the third grade. Natalie often discusses her
struggle to meet her parents' high expectations. Now in high school, she often
comments that she is not a good ballet dancer because she is too short and fat. Eric is
concerned that she no longer goes out with their group of friends, he rarely sees her
anymore, as she practices ballet for hours on end, and she appears to have lost
significant weight over the past six months. When they do manage to spend time
together, Natalie refuses to eat anything. Eric is worried that Natalie has an eating
disorder and needs help.
Which warning signs cause Eric to believe Natalie needs help for an eating disorder?
Check all that apply.
She takes ballet seriously.
She does not think she is adequate.
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