EPHE 142 - Chapter 6 post test
According to Statistics Canada, in 2017 what percentage of adult Canadians were
classified as obese? - answer27
Why is the waist-to-hip ratio considered to be a good predictor of mortality in older
people? - answer It considers differences in body structure.
Which method of assessing body composition involves the use of manual calipers? -
answer skinfold fat measurement
What is the ideal body-fat percentage for women - answer16-35 percent
According to estimates, what is the increased risk of death associated with obesity? -
answer20%
What is the best strategy for successful weight management? - answer eating healthy
and physical activity
Up to what percentage of weight lost on a very low-calorie diet is muscle? - answer50%
Women in which age range are the highest users of over-the-counter diet pills? -
answer18-34 years
Which calorie-burning activity does the term "non-exercise activity thermogenesis" refer
to? - answerfidgeting and foot tapping
What is the recommended method for increasing weight? - answerEat a greater variety
of foods
What did Heuer's study of images of overweight and obese individuals in the media
reveal? - answerImages were often taken from side or rear views
What is the average amount of weight a Canadian adult gains every two years? -
answer0.5-1 kilogram
Which factor is the strongest predictor of an eating disorder? - answerbody
dissatisfaction
Which of the following is associated with the practice of extreme dieting? -
answerhypersensitivity to cold
According to Statistics Canada, in 2017 what percentage of adult Canadians were
classified as obese? - answer27
Why is the waist-to-hip ratio considered to be a good predictor of mortality in older
people? - answer It considers differences in body structure.
Which method of assessing body composition involves the use of manual calipers? -
answer skinfold fat measurement
What is the ideal body-fat percentage for women - answer16-35 percent
According to estimates, what is the increased risk of death associated with obesity? -
answer20%
What is the best strategy for successful weight management? - answer eating healthy
and physical activity
Up to what percentage of weight lost on a very low-calorie diet is muscle? - answer50%
Women in which age range are the highest users of over-the-counter diet pills? -
answer18-34 years
Which calorie-burning activity does the term "non-exercise activity thermogenesis" refer
to? - answerfidgeting and foot tapping
What is the recommended method for increasing weight? - answerEat a greater variety
of foods
What did Heuer's study of images of overweight and obese individuals in the media
reveal? - answerImages were often taken from side or rear views
What is the average amount of weight a Canadian adult gains every two years? -
answer0.5-1 kilogram
Which factor is the strongest predictor of an eating disorder? - answerbody
dissatisfaction
Which of the following is associated with the practice of extreme dieting? -
answerhypersensitivity to cold
