Question 1

The typical amount of essential fat in women is _____ percent of the body by weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   12
C)   14
D)   15

Question 2

Mary is a cross-country runner whose coach asked to decrease her total body fat to 7 percent. Will Mary's performance increase at this lower percent body fat? How would you respond to this coach?

Accepted Answer

Mary needs at least 12 percent essential...

Question 3

Among the following, the most practical and valid technique to estimate body fat is:

Accepted Answer

A)   skinfold thickness.
B)   body mass index.
C)   girth measurements.
D)   waist-to-hip ratio.

Question 4

_____ serves as an energy substrate for metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Organ fat
B)   Essential fat
C)   Skin fat
D)   Storage fat

Question 5

The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   body fat.
B)   essential fat.
C)   human fat.
D)   storage fat.

Question 6

Discuss the accuracy and practical use of DXA.

Accepted Answer

DXA is the standard body composition ass...

Question 7

_____ is used in reference to the fat and nonfat components of the human body.

Accepted Answer

A)   Percent of body fat
B)   Body composition
C)   Lean body mass
D)   Fat body weight

Question 8

Which of the following is a technique that does NOT assess percent of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   skinfold thickness
B)   body mass index
C)   girth measurements
D)   air displacement

Question 9

What is April's recommended body weight at 22 percent body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   35.2 lbs
B)   48 lbs
C)   112 lbs
D)   144 lbs

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_____ serves as an energy substrate for metabolism.

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_____ is used in reference to the fat and nonfat components of the human body.

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What is April's recommended body weight at 22 percent body fat?

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Discuss the accuracy and practical use of DXA.

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DXA is the standard body composition ass...
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The typical amount of essential fat in women is _____ percent of the body by weight.

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Mary is a cross-country runner whose coach asked to decrease her total body fat to 7 percent. Will Mary's performance increase at this lower percent body fat? How would you respond to this coach?

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Mary needs at least 12 percent essential...
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Which of the following is a technique that does NOT assess percent of body fat?

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Among the following, the most practical and valid technique to estimate body fat is:

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The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is called:

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_____ serves as an energy substrate for metabolism.

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_____ is used in reference to the fat and nonfat components of the human body.

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What is April's recommended body weight at 22 percent body fat?

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Discuss the accuracy and practical use of DXA.

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The typical amount of essential fat in women is _____ percent of the body by weight.

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Mary is a cross-country runner whose coach asked to decrease her total body fat to 7 percent. Will Mary's performance increase at this lower percent body fat? How would you respond to this coach?

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Which of the following is a technique that does NOT assess percent of body fat?

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Among the following, the most practical and valid technique to estimate body fat is:

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The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is called:

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