Steroids
health condition that requires careful monitoring of blood sugar levels
diabetes
Skinfold testing can be used to measure a. weight. b. height. c. metabolism. d. body mass index
D BMI
Body mass index is a measure of body weight relative to
Height
. Weakness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty fighting disease are health risks associated with a. being underweight. b. being at a healthful weight. c. being overweight. d. being obese.
A. being underweight
health condition that may require reduced intake of saturated and trans fats
high cholesterol
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging.
False. Bulimia nervosa
the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food
metabolism
health condition that is affected by salt intake
high blood pressure
health condition that results in difficulty tolerating wheat, rye, and barley
celiac disease
a measure of body weight relative to height
BMI
Intentional vomiting is a symptom of bulimia nervosa.
True
having a weight that is less than the standard weight range for a particular height
underweight
. If your favorite food is chocolate cake, a good eating plan for you would include a. unlimited portions of chocolate cake. b. one large portion of chocolate cake each day. c. occasional, small portions of chocolate cake. d. no chocolate cake at all.
C
Shoveling snow for 10 minutes burns 65 calories. After a recent snow storm, Jasmine shoveled snow for 1½ hours. How many calories did Jasmine burn? a. 97.5 c. 650 b. 585 d. 975
B
How would you change a weight loss plan that includes food portions based on MyPyramid, regular physical activity, plenty of water, and megadoses of dietary supplements to make it more healthful? a. Increase food portions c. Decrease consumption of water b. Decrease physical activity d. Decrease doses of dietary supplements
D
Why should teens avoid fad diets? What are two tips for identifying fad diets?
Sample answer: Teens should avoid fad diets because fad diets are not a healthful way to lose weight. Any eating plan that promises that a certain combination of foods will cause weight loss or relies on diet pills is most likely a fad diet.
An individual following which of these eating plans is most likely to need to supplement his or her eating plan with vitamin B12? a. A low-salt eating plan c. A low-cholesterol eating plan b. A vegetarian eating plan d. A gluten-free eating plan
B
What are two ways in which a healthful eating plan for an athlete differs from a healthful eating plan for a less-active teen? What are two ways in which they are similar?
An eating plan for an athlete should include more calories and more fluids than an eating plan for a less‐active teen. The eating plans should be similar in that both should include a wide variety of healthful foods and both should limit the intake of high‐calorie, sugary foods.
What are two ways that having a weight greater than the healthful range impacts a person’s physical health?
Having a weight that is greater than the healthful range can increase the risk of health problems, such as gallbladder disease and heart disease. Being overweight can also put a strain on muscles and bones.
What are three specific tips you would include on a poster designed to inform teens about healthful ways to manage their weight? Why did you choose these tips?
r: I would include the following tips on a poster about weight loss: avoid fad diets, get plenty of physical activity, and use MyPyramid to guide food selection. I would choose to include the tip about avoid avoiding fad diets because teens are vulnerable to claims made by many of these diets. I would choose to include a tip about physical activity because it has positive impacts on physical, social, and emotional health and is an important part of managing weight. I would include my last tip because many teens do not realize that MyPyramid can be used to determine healthful food choices and healthful portion sizes.