NASM: Weight Loss Specialization Questions and Answers Already Passed
68 views 2 purchases
Course
NASM: Weight Loss Specialization
Institution
NASM: Weight Loss Specialization
NASM: Weight Loss Specialization
Questions and Answers Already Passed
T/F: Obesity is based on someone's weight.
False: It is based on how much body fat (adipose tissue) someone carries.
How is BMI determined?
weight (kg) / height (m2)
T/F: Education level and ethnicity are associated wit...
NASM: Weight Loss Specialization Questions and Answers Already Passe d T/F: Obesity is based on someone's weight. False: It is based on how much body fat (adipose tissue) someone carries. How is BMI determined? weight (kg) / height (m2) T/F: Education level and ethnicity are associated with the prevalence of obesity. True What percentage of people in America are overweight or obese? 69.2% with 35.9% of them obese (2012) What are the BMI categories? Normal: 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight: 25 - 29.9 Obese (class I): 30 - 34.9 Obese (class II): 35 - 39.9 Extreme Obesity (class III): 40+ After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being overweight? 20-29 years What age range has the highest prevalence of being overweight or obese? 30-70 years T/F: Measuring the body density in children is a better as sessment of obesity rates than measuring their BMI. False: Although measuring BMI is not the most ideal method for children, it is a good estimate. What is the main cause of excess stored body fat? consuming more calories than expended What are main obstac les for fitness professionals coaching an overweight client? Teaching how to overcome conveniences of: modern technology - food accessibility - societal norms - cultural norms T/F: Socioeconomic status has impacted obesity rates. True: Socioeconomic status affects one's ability to access and afford healthy food choices. Where does obesity rank on the international risks of death? 5th (2012) What is a multi -faceted approach for understanding how to train someone overweight or obese? - the scope of the problem of obesity - factors that contribute to the problem - medical & physical challenges - how to communicate the correct information What is diabetes? Disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin . What is insul in? a hormone produced by the pancreas that facilitates the uptake of glucose from the blood to various cells . What is hyperglycemia? high blood glucose levels caused when the pancreases cannot produce enough insulin to combat an insulin resistance. What is type 2 diabetes? (over 90% of cases of diabetes are type 2): a type of diabetes in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin (thus glucose cannot be taken up by the tissues and used for energy). What are gen eral exercise guidelines for people with type 2 diabetes? - Consider the medications they may be taking. - Know that exercise can improve daily glucose and insulin control. What is heart disease? includes a number of heart conditions (such as blood vessel diseases, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), congenital heart defects, etc.) What are general exercise guidelines for people with heart disease?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StellarScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R181,32. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
