IPHY 2420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Ryland is an athlete who works out daily with his cross-country ski team. He has a BMI
of 29, but
argues that he is healthy since he consistently eats healthy foods and is weight-stable.
Select the
best response to say to Ryland - ANSWER-BMI does not take into consideration fat
patterning or body composition. As a result,
Ryland should have his body composition measured to obtain a more accurate
assessment of his health
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effect of "fat patterning" on
the risk of
chronic diseases (e.g. CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, etc. - ANSWER-Males, who are more
likely than females to develop an apple-like fat pattern, have an
increased risk of developing chronic diseases due to placement of fat in the abdominal
region
Kyle weighs 160 pounds and is 25% body fat. On the other hand, Tristan also weighs
160 pounds,
but is 10% body fat. Which of these two individuals has the higher BMR (basal
metabolic rate) - ANSWER-tristan
There are many factors that affect one's BMR. Of the following choices, which factor(s)
would
likely increase BMR? - ANSWER-stress or illness
cultural and social factors are among the many influencers of society's perception of an
acceptable body weight. Which of the following is not an example of an individual's body
weight
being influenced by a cultural or social factor? - ANSWER-Mason, who gained 5 pounds
after he broke his leg in a car acciden
Which of the following is not an effect of gastric bypass surgery? - ANSWER-The
stomach significantly decreases in size due to an inflatable band placed around it
Zelda is a figure skater who has recently reduced her body fat to a dangerously low
level and is
now considered underweight. Which of the following is not a health risk associated with
being
underweight? - ANSWER-Zelda is a figure skater who has recently reduced her body fat
to a dangerously low level and is
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Ryland is an athlete who works out daily with his cross-country ski team. He has a BMI
of 29, but
argues that he is healthy since he consistently eats healthy foods and is weight-stable.
Select the
best response to say to Ryland - ANSWER-BMI does not take into consideration fat
patterning or body composition. As a result,
Ryland should have his body composition measured to obtain a more accurate
assessment of his health
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effect of "fat patterning" on
the risk of
chronic diseases (e.g. CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, etc. - ANSWER-Males, who are more
likely than females to develop an apple-like fat pattern, have an
increased risk of developing chronic diseases due to placement of fat in the abdominal
region
Kyle weighs 160 pounds and is 25% body fat. On the other hand, Tristan also weighs
160 pounds,
but is 10% body fat. Which of these two individuals has the higher BMR (basal
metabolic rate) - ANSWER-tristan
There are many factors that affect one's BMR. Of the following choices, which factor(s)
would
likely increase BMR? - ANSWER-stress or illness
cultural and social factors are among the many influencers of society's perception of an
acceptable body weight. Which of the following is not an example of an individual's body
weight
being influenced by a cultural or social factor? - ANSWER-Mason, who gained 5 pounds
after he broke his leg in a car acciden
Which of the following is not an effect of gastric bypass surgery? - ANSWER-The
stomach significantly decreases in size due to an inflatable band placed around it
Zelda is a figure skater who has recently reduced her body fat to a dangerously low
level and is
now considered underweight. Which of the following is not a health risk associated with
being
underweight? - ANSWER-Zelda is a figure skater who has recently reduced her body fat
to a dangerously low level and is
