Quiz #11

Question 1

True or False

Endomorphs are slim body types.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Ectomorphs are classified as:
A. Muscular body types
B. Slim or linear body types
C. Round types

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Body mass index (BMI) is used to assess ______.

Answer 3

Relative weight to height ratio and as a predictor of future disease risk

Question 4

True or False

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is one method to determine body composition.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False

The body is composed of lean body mass(LBM) and body fat.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All of the following are methods to assess body composition except:
A. DEXA
B. Body mass index (BMI)
C. Skinfold thickness
D. Hydrostatic weighing
E. Bioelectrical impedance (BIA)

Answer 6

B

Question 7

True or False

When taking skinfold measurement readings, only one attempt per site is recommended for an accurate reading.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The somatotype system classifies the human body into how many categories?

Answer 8

3