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A body mass index (BMI) value of 30 or above indicates a classification of

A) underweight.
B) acceptable weight.
C) overweight.
D) obese.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Match the body-fat term with its description.

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fat necessary for normal functioning

subcutaneous

pear-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the hip and thigh region

essential

apple-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the abdominal region

android

fat found just beneath the surface of the skin

visceral

storage fat that provides a protection for organs such as the heart, kidneys, and intestines

gynoid

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fat necessary for normal functioning

pear-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the hip and thigh region

apple-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the abdominal region

fat found just beneath the surface of the skin

storage fat that provides a protection for organs such as the heart, kidneys, and intestines

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subcutaneous

essential

android

visceral

gynoid

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fat necessary for normal functioning

pear-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the hip and thigh region

apple-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the abdominal region

fat found just beneath the surface of the skin

storage fat that provides a protection for organs such as the heart, kidneys, and intestines

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fat necessary for normal functioning

pear-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the hip and thigh region

apple-shaped fat distribution, with fat deposited in the abdominal region

fat found just beneath the surface of the skin

storage fat that provides a protection for organs such as the heart, kidneys, and intestines

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Question 43

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An individual who weighs 180 pounds and has 36 pounds of fat would have ________ percent body fat.

Twenty years ago,the average weight for Americans in their 20s was about 15 pounds more than the average weight for Americans in their 20s today.

Briefly differentiate the terms overweight and obese.

BMI can accurately measure the difference between weight from fat and weight from lean tissue.

Excess psychological stress is linked to lower energy intake,weight loss,and lower abdominal fat.

Falling below the minimal recommended fat percentage has unhealthy consequences for males and females.

________ refers to your mental picture of your body and how you feel about it.

Muscle dysmorphia is a form of body dysmorphia more common in females.

The type of fat typically stored in the hip and thigh region of the body is called ________ fat.

As fat is lost from the body,fat cells

In the method of body composition assessment called ________,a small electrical current is sent through the body and the body's resistance to the current is recorded.

Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by an obsessive belief that one's body is not sufficiently

Which of the following measurements of body composition has the lowest margin of error?

Measurements of folds of skin and subcutaneous fat are used in the skinfold measurement assessment method.

Briefly explain why some fat tissue is necessary within the body.

Which of the following chronic diseases is associated with excess fat?

Body mass index (BMI)is a direct measure of body-fat percentage.

Briefly explain why men tend to gain fat around the waist whereas women gain weight in the hips.