Chapter 1

Question 1

BMI is determined by dividing body weight in kilograms by which of the following?

a. Height in inches squared
b. Weight in pounds cubed
c. Height in meters squared
d. Weight in pounds squared

Answer 1

c. Height in meters squared

Question 2

Which of the following has been associated with the prevalence of obesity?

Select one:

a. Height
b. Marital status
c. Gender
d. Education level

Answer 2

d. Education level

Question 3

A BMI above what value is considered to be extreme or morbid obesity?

Select one:

a. 25 kg/m2
b. 30 kg/m2
c. 35 kg/m2
d. 40 kg/m2

Answer 3

d. 40 kg/m2

Question 4

After the age of 20, which of the following age groups has the lowest prevalence of being overweight?

Select one:

a. 20 to 29 years
b. 30 to 39 years
c. 40 to 49 years
d. 50 to 59 years

Answer 4

a. 20 to 29 years

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the BMI method when classifying obesity in children?
Select one:
a. It is the only method.
b. It is a good estimate.
c. It is inappropriate to use with children.
d. It is the most ideal method.

Answer 5

b. It is a good estimate

Question 6

Which of the following is a possible reason for childhood obesity?
Select one:
a. Increased opportunities to be active on a daily basis
b. Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables
c. Decreased number of opportunities for activity
d. Decreased calories consumed

Answer 6

c. Decreased number of opportunities for activity

Question 7

The main cause of excess stored body fat is:
Select one:
a. consuming more calories than expended.
b. storing micronutrients that are consumed and used by the body.
c. energy that is destroyed by the body.
d. energy that is transformed into nutrients.

Answer 7

a. consuming more calories than expended.

Question 8

Which of the following is a main obstacle for the health and fitness professional when it comes to client’s physical activity?
Select one:
a. To teach a client to circuit train
b. To teach a client how to operate cardio equipment
c. To teach a client how to perform strength training exercises
d. To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern technology

Answer 8

d. To teach a client how to overcome conveniences of modern technology

Question 9

Labor-intensive jobs have become limited, and more people spend their time
Select one:
a. watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.
b. watching what they eat and increasing physical activity.
c. being physically active during non-work hours.
d. working from home and taking brisk walks.

Answer 9

a. watching television and/or using a computer for leisure.

Question 10

Socioeconomic status has an impact on which of the following?
Select one:
a. The time spent on electronic gaming
b. The ability to access and afford healthy food choices
c. The ability to avoid overeating at social gatherings
d. The time spent watching television

Answer 10

b. The ability to access and afford healthy food choice