HHP 1301 lecture quizzes || with Error-free Solutions.
Pre-contemplation stage is the time period just before Action stage in the Trans-theoretical
Model
- true
- false correct answers False
Based on the behavior change video on hands washing, how many sources of influences should
be implemented to change behavior.
- 3 is best
- 4 or more, preferably 6
-3
- at most 4 correct answers - 4 or more, preferably 6
A "workout buddy" is an example of a behavior change strategy at what level of the socio
ecological model?
- individual
- interpersonal
- policy
- environmental
- institutional correct answers interpersonal
Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine one's body fat content?
- hydrostatic weighing (underwater weighing)
- electrical impedance devices
- skinfold measurements
- calculating BMI
- visually assessing one's body shape correct answers hydrostatic weighing (underwater
weighing)
According to the body mass index (BMI) guidelines, what is a normal range for BMI?
- 16.2 to 19.6
- 15 to 20
- 18.5 to 24.9
- 17.5 to 21.7
- 19.5 to 22.5 correct answers 18.5 to 24.9
Underweight is considered less than 19.5 BMI.
- true
- false correct answers false
What is the correct formula(s) for calculating BMI?
- weight (lbs) / height (in)
- weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
- height (in) / weight (lbs)
- height (m) / [weight (kg)]2 correct answers weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
, What BMI is considered obese?
- greater than 35
- greater than 25
- greater than 24
- greater than 30
- greater than 40 correct answers greater than 30
The two-compartment body for measuring body composition breaks the body down into two
parts: body fat mass and body water mass.
- true
- false correct answers false
Measuring a waist to hip ratio circumference is a better predictor than BMI of obesity related-
related health risks.
- true
- false correct answers true
A waist to hip ratio that is higher than ≥ 0.86 for a female (18-59yrs) is considered high risk for
coronary artery disease.
- true
- false correct answers true
Calculate the body mass index of Cory, who is 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.6764 m) and weighs 151
pounds (68.492 kg). (round to the nearest "10th"... example answer = "23.5") correct answers
24.4
Weight (kg) / height (m) squared 68.492 kg / 1.6764 meters squared 68.492 kg / 2.8103 = 24.37
= 24.4
Calculate the waist-to-hip ratio of Jose, who has a hip measurement of 36 inches (91 cm) and a
waist measurement of 35 inches (89 cm). (round to the nearest "hundredth". example answer =
".77") correct answers 0.97
Waist/hip35/36 = .97222 = .97
What is the correct classification for Mo, who has a BMI of 28.3?
- normal weight
- overweight
- underweight
- obese correct answers overweight
Which of the following body shapes is at a higher risk for developing health problems?
- hourglass
- apple
- pencil
- None of these body shapes has a greater probability of developing health problems than the
others.
Pre-contemplation stage is the time period just before Action stage in the Trans-theoretical
Model
- true
- false correct answers False
Based on the behavior change video on hands washing, how many sources of influences should
be implemented to change behavior.
- 3 is best
- 4 or more, preferably 6
-3
- at most 4 correct answers - 4 or more, preferably 6
A "workout buddy" is an example of a behavior change strategy at what level of the socio
ecological model?
- individual
- interpersonal
- policy
- environmental
- institutional correct answers interpersonal
Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine one's body fat content?
- hydrostatic weighing (underwater weighing)
- electrical impedance devices
- skinfold measurements
- calculating BMI
- visually assessing one's body shape correct answers hydrostatic weighing (underwater
weighing)
According to the body mass index (BMI) guidelines, what is a normal range for BMI?
- 16.2 to 19.6
- 15 to 20
- 18.5 to 24.9
- 17.5 to 21.7
- 19.5 to 22.5 correct answers 18.5 to 24.9
Underweight is considered less than 19.5 BMI.
- true
- false correct answers false
What is the correct formula(s) for calculating BMI?
- weight (lbs) / height (in)
- weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
- height (in) / weight (lbs)
- height (m) / [weight (kg)]2 correct answers weight (kg) / [height (m)]2
, What BMI is considered obese?
- greater than 35
- greater than 25
- greater than 24
- greater than 30
- greater than 40 correct answers greater than 30
The two-compartment body for measuring body composition breaks the body down into two
parts: body fat mass and body water mass.
- true
- false correct answers false
Measuring a waist to hip ratio circumference is a better predictor than BMI of obesity related-
related health risks.
- true
- false correct answers true
A waist to hip ratio that is higher than ≥ 0.86 for a female (18-59yrs) is considered high risk for
coronary artery disease.
- true
- false correct answers true
Calculate the body mass index of Cory, who is 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.6764 m) and weighs 151
pounds (68.492 kg). (round to the nearest "10th"... example answer = "23.5") correct answers
24.4
Weight (kg) / height (m) squared 68.492 kg / 1.6764 meters squared 68.492 kg / 2.8103 = 24.37
= 24.4
Calculate the waist-to-hip ratio of Jose, who has a hip measurement of 36 inches (91 cm) and a
waist measurement of 35 inches (89 cm). (round to the nearest "hundredth". example answer =
".77") correct answers 0.97
Waist/hip35/36 = .97222 = .97
What is the correct classification for Mo, who has a BMI of 28.3?
- normal weight
- overweight
- underweight
- obese correct answers overweight
Which of the following body shapes is at a higher risk for developing health problems?
- hourglass
- apple
- pencil
- None of these body shapes has a greater probability of developing health problems than the
others.
