Q&A: What does Basal Metabolic Rate measure? Please help fast?
Posted by: Alan in Sleep Apnea Treatment, tags: Basal, fast, Help, Measure, Metabolic, Please, rateQuestion by Joshua: What does Basal Metabolic Rate measure? Please help fast?
The number of calories the body uses while at rest
A number that is commonly used to judge whether you are at a healthy weight for your height
A personal perception of body weight
The weight and density of a person’s bone structure
4. Which of the following describes Body Mass Index?
(Points : 1)
The percentage of overweight and obese people in the United States
The number of calories the body uses while at rest
A number that is used to judge whether a person is at a healthy weight for his or her height
The amount of energy a person expends each day
5. To calculate an adult’s Body Mass Index, all you need is:
(Choose 2)
(Points : 1)
age
height
gender
weight
6. BMI for children and teens is plotted on gender-specific growth charts.
(Points : 1)
True
False
7. According to the National Institutes of Health, what percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese in 2005?
(Points : 1)
Less than 25 percent
80 percent
Less than 60 percent
About 65 percent
8. In 2005, _____ percent of American children were overweight or obese.
(Points : 1)
about 5
10
15
more than 15
9. Which of the following are physical health problems that can be caused by being overweight or obese? (Choose 2)
(Points : 1)
Sleep apnea
Asthma
Low self-esteem
Discrimination
10. The low cost and increased availability of foods that are high in calories and fat has contributed to the increase in overweight and obesity.
(Points : 1)
True
False
11. A measure of energy that is produced by food is called a _____.
(Points : 1)
12. While teenage boys should consume about _____ calories each day, teenage girls should consume a little less, about _____ calories each day.
(Points : 1)
3500; 2200
2500; 1200
2500; 2000
2800; 2200
13. Match the risky diet to the statement that describes it.
(Points : 1)
Answer Potential Matches:
: Fad diet
1 : Usually emphasizes one particular food over another
: Liquid diet
2 : Severely restricts calories
: Diet pills
3 : Cause bowel movements
: Laxatives
4 : Increase urination
: Diuretics
5 : Beverages replace food
: Starvation diet
6 : Suppress appetite
14. It is not necessary to talk to your doctor before beginning any weight-loss or weight-gain regimen.
(Points : 1)
True
False
15. Which of the following is not an effective way to lose weight?
(Points : 1)
Taking in fewer calories
Eating low-fat and fat-free foods
Getting 60 minutes of physical activity every day
Eating foods high in calories
Doing more vigorous physical activity
Best answer:
Answer by Agnodice
What does Basal Metabolic Rate measure? Answer: The number of calories the body uses while at rest
4. Which of the following describes Body Mass Index? Answer: A number that is used to judge whether a person is at a healthy weight for his or her height
5. To calculate an adult’s Body Mass Index, all you need is: Answer: Height and Weight
6. BMI for children and teens is plotted on gender-specific growth charts. Answer: True
7. According to the National Institutes of Health, what percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese in 2005? Answer: About 65 percent
8. In 2005, _____ percent of American children were overweight or obese. Answer: More than 15
9. Which of the following are physical health problems that can be caused by being overweight or obese? (Choose 2) Answer: Sleep apnea, low self-esteem and discrimination
10. The low cost and increased availability of foods that are high in calories and fat has contributed to the increase in overweight and obesity. Answer: True
11. A measure of energy that is produced by food is called a _____. Answer: Calorie
12. While teenage boys should consume about _____ calories each day, teenage girls should consume a little less, about _____ calories each day. Answer 2500; 2000 (It will vary with age and physical activity)
13. Match the risky diet to the statement that describes it. (All of these were right)
14. It is not necessary to talk to your doctor before beginning any weight-loss or weight-gain regimen. Answer: True
15. Which of the following is not an effective way to lose weight? Answer: Eating foods high in calories
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