Actual Answers.
Major Factors Influencing overweight and obesity - Answer lifestyle choices (e.g., lack of
exercise, too little sleep), medical conditions (e.g., hypothyroidism) and genetics (i.e., heredity).
When a person takes in more calories than he or she uses, overweight and obesity result.
Wellness - Answer The constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest
potential for well-being. 7 Dimensions - physical, emotional, mental, social, environmental,
occupational, and spiritual.
Benefits of body composition analysis - Answer it takes into account percentage body fat and
body fat distribution. More accurate. Measuring how much fat a person has is a better
indication of his/her health and physical fitness.
Identify the four components of health-related fitness - Answer Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength and endurance
Muscular flexibility
Body composition
What are some difference between vigorous and moderate exercise intensity? - Answer
Vigorous - any exercise that requires a metabolic equivalent task level equal to or greater than 6
METS. (aerobics, walking uphill at 3.5, cycling at 10-12 mph, vigorous strength training)
Moderate - exercise that noticeably increases heart rate and breathing, one that requires an
intensity level of approximately 50 percent capacity.
Identify the different levels of the heart rate zones. - Answer Bellow 30% is resting
30%--40% is light intensity
40%--60% is moderate intensity
60%--85% is vigorous intensity
Above 85% is maximal
What is the concept of MyPlate? - Answer To show guidelines for daily sources of caloric
intake from different food sources
Concepts of healthy eating - Answer Focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.
Choose foods and beverages with less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Start with small changes to build healthier eating styles.