Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 4PQ
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To identify: The term used to describe the proportion of total weight composed of fat.
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Obesity is a weight of the body, which is more than 20% above suggested levels or BMI (body mass index).
Overweight is a body weight, which is more than 10% above healthy levels (BMI between 25 and 29). Overweight is considered as a weight above desirable or normal.
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Obesity is defined as:
a. adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass
b. excessive amount of body fat
c. using the body mass index (BMI)
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Which of the following does NOT define a "healthy body weight"?
A. A weight that is acceptable to you
B. A weight that need constant dieting to maintain
C. A weight appropriate for your age and physical development
D. A weight compatible with normal blood pressure, lipid levels, and glucose tolerance
Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The main source of energy for the body is provided bya. fats.b. carbohydrates.c. proteins.d. water.
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