31. Which of the following are problems that accompany the use of height-weight tables?

A. not representative of the population as a whole; originally designed for 25-59-year-olds

B. data not standardized; self-reported weight and height

C. based on the assumption that weight is directly associated with body fat

D. all of the above

32. A BMI that is considered healthy is in the range of

A. 17.4-20.4.

B. 18.5-24.9.

C. 25.4-29.9.

D. 10.5-15.5.

33. Which of the following is the most accurate method of determining body composition?

A. bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

B. hydrostatic weighing

C. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

D. air displacement plethysmography (BodPod)

34. Which of the following measurements provides the best assessment of health risk?

A. waist circumference

B. BMI

C. TEE

D. all of the above

35. Being underweight is associated with which of the following health risks?

A. cancer

B. anemia

C. diabetes

D. heart disease

36. Which of the following health risks is not associated with obesity?

A. congestive heart failure

B. metabolic syndrome

C. hyperlipidemia

D. amenorrhea

37. Which of the following types of fat is not stored in adipose tissue?

A. essential fat

B. visceral fat

C. subcutaneous fat

D. none of the above

38. RMR is used more often than BMR because it is

A. more accurate.

B. easier to obtain.

C. taken after a longer fast.

D. not influenced by food intake.

39. Approximately what percent of the kilocalories in food is used for the thermic effect of food (TEF)?

A. 5 percent

B. 10 percent

C. 15 percent

D. 20 percent

40. According to the body composition reference standards for adult men, what percent of body fat is considered overfat?

A. more than 20 percent

B. more than 25 percent

C. more than 30 percent

D. more than 35 percent