INTRODUCTORY PRACTICE TEST 2026
◉ Which of the following substances doesn't have FDA approval for
use as a prescribed weight loss medication?
Answer: Ephedra
◉ In 2011-2012, almost _____ % of Americans who were 20 years of
age and older were obese.
Answer: 35
◉ In the United States, _____ are more likely to be obese than other
adults.
Answer: non-hispanic black women
◉ _____ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects
digestive organs.
Answer: visceral
◉ Craig is a 22-year-old man who has a healthy percentage of body
fat. Based on this information, about _____ of his body is fat.
Answer: 15%
, ◉ Jared is a healthy 23-year-old who exercises but isn't an athlete.
Based on this information, most of his body's total energy use is for
Answer: basal metabolism
◉ Tyrone's BMI is 27.2. Based on this information, his weight is in
the _____ range.
Answer: overweight
◉ Macey's BMI is 30.2. Based on this information, her weight is in
the _____ range.
Answer: obese
◉ People with central-body obesity are more likely to develop _____
than people who don't have excess fat in the midsection of their
bodies.
Answer: type 2 diabetes
◉ Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who
aren't obese.
Answer: sleep apnea
◉ Basal metabolism includes energy needs for