Which Of These Can Lower One'S Basal Metabolic Rate
Question: The type of fat that is stored in the abdominal region is called…
subcutaneous fat
visceral fat
central fat
gynoid fat
Answer: visceral fat
Question: The factor that most affects your BMR is
how many calories you eat
how active you are
how much lean body mass you have
how many hours you sleep each night
Answer: how much lean body mass you have
Question: All of the following are diagnostic criteria of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT…
overuse of laxatives and diuretics
self-induced vomiting
excessive exercise
excessive caloric restriction
Answer: excessive caloric restriction
Question: About 50 to 70 percent of your daily energy needs is determined by
physical activity
the thermic effect of food
your basal metabolic rate
both physical activity and the thermic effect of food
Answer: your basal metabolic rate
Question: Which surgery involves stapling the majority of the stomach shut?
liposuction
gastric bypass
gastric banding
hernia
Answer: gastric bypass
Question: Which of the following contributes to the growing obesity epidemic?
People are less active
Portion sizes are too large
People eat too many ready-to-eat foods prepared outside the home
all of these answers are correct
Answer: all of these answers are correct
Question: All of the following cancers are related to obesity EXCEPT…
colon
skin
uterus
breast
Answer: skin
Question: A BMI value of ____ is considered healthy.
under 18.5
between 18.5 and 25
between 25 and 30
over 30
Answer: between 18.5 and 25
Question: Which of these can lower one’s basal metabolic rate?
ephedrine
stress
caffeine
starvation
Answer: starvation
Question: Which of these products has been proven to help promote weight loss?
guar gum
bitter orange
chitosan
None of these answers are correct
Answer: None of these answers are correct