BIOD 121 Exam 3 questions with answers
Name two examples of when positive energy balance is necessary
Pregnancy; growth spurts
Basal metabolic rate
Number of calories used at rest
Thermic effect of food
Energy used for the digestion and absorption of food
Physical activity
Accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure
What is the range of scores for a normal BMI?
18.6-25
, Which populations would not be advised to use the general BMI?
Short stature adults
Which method is used to determine a person's body fat by using an
instrument that emits a small dose of radiation to measure the
amount of fat, lean tissue, and bone in an individual?
DEXA
Other than weight and location of fat, name at least 2 other
important indicators of obesity?
Percent body fat; waist circumference
True or false: when fewer calories than normal are used to maintain
body function it is referred to as set point theory?
False. When fewer calories than normal are used to maintain body
function it is referred to as thrifty metabolism.
Name two examples of when positive energy balance is necessary
Pregnancy; growth spurts
Basal metabolic rate
Number of calories used at rest
Thermic effect of food
Energy used for the digestion and absorption of food
Physical activity
Accounts for 15-40% of energy expenditure
What is the range of scores for a normal BMI?
18.6-25
, Which populations would not be advised to use the general BMI?
Short stature adults
Which method is used to determine a person's body fat by using an
instrument that emits a small dose of radiation to measure the
amount of fat, lean tissue, and bone in an individual?
DEXA
Other than weight and location of fat, name at least 2 other
important indicators of obesity?
Percent body fat; waist circumference
True or false: when fewer calories than normal are used to maintain
body function it is referred to as set point theory?
False. When fewer calories than normal are used to maintain body
function it is referred to as thrifty metabolism.
