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To calculate a person's BMI, what formula is correctly expressing this?

Person is 140 lbs and 5'7" tall, 25 years old

Select one:

a. 140/57x57

b. Convert to metric and use formula of BMI = kg/centimeters²

c. BMI =[140/67 x 67] x 703

d. BMI = [140/67x67]

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Dietary supplements are approved by FDA prior to being available to the general public in stores.

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True

False

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Hard training creates oxidative stress, and adequate intake of fruits and vegetables can help promote muscle recovery and health in athletes.

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False

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Exercise can help _____

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a. improve immune system

b. improve body composition

c. reduce risk of many chronic diseases

d. improve stress management

e. all of the above

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What foods are part of a healthy diet for athletes and people with eating disorders?

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a. fruits and vegetables

b. fish and nuts

c. whole grains

d. lowfat dairy products or fortified plant-based alternatives

e. all of the above

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If obese, losing weight will decrease your risk type 2 diabetes

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False

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When a person is exercising moderately for longer than 20-30 minutes, then that person will start to rely more on _______ and less on ______ as a % of total fuel source.

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a. glycogen, fat

b. fat, glycogen

c. protein, fat

d. lactic acid, glucose

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What statement is false?

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a. BMI ranges may not be appropriate for certain people, such as athletes.

b. BMI is an accurate tool in assessing body composition

c. BMI does not differentiate between body fat and lean muscle weight

d. BMI is a convenient measure that is used in epidemiology to describe weight status

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If you suspect your friend has anorexia nervosa, you should ____

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a. emphasize the need for her to gain weight since she will look better then

b. express that you care about her wellbeing and encourage her to have a medical check up

c. say nothing to avoid conflict

d. explain that she just will need to eat more

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Compared to people who are physically active, elite athletes have higher protein requirements (although there is no specific RDA for athletes).

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True

False

Answer 1

1l. BMI = weight in kg / height m2

or BMI = WEIGHT IN POUNDS / HEIGHT IN INCHES X 703

2. False

FDA is not authorized to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. The manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements are responsible for making sure their products are safe BEFORE they go to market.

3.False

Fruits and vegetables keep down the oxidative stress as they contain antioxidants so yes fruits and vegetables do maintain the health of athletes but for muscle, recovery athletes must rely on proteins.

4. All the above

Thus exercise can do wonders.

5. All the above

all the above-listed foods are healthy foods.

6. True

Losing weight is one of the most beneficial ways you can help prevent type 2 diabetes. Moderate and sustained weight-loss (5 percent to 10 percent of body weight) can improve insulin action and decrease fasting sugar concentrations.

7. b. fat, glycogen

8. b. BMI is an accurate tool in assessing body composition

9. d. explain that she just will need to eat more

10. true