Which of the following is true of abdominal obesity?

a.) More women have abdominal obesity than men.
b.) Skinfold thickness overestimates body fat in those with abdominal obesity.
c.) A waist circumference above 35 inches indicates abdominal obesity in a man.
d.) Normal-weight individuals can have abdominal obesity.


Ans: d.) Normal-weight individuals can have abdominal obesity.

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Most digestion of carbohydrates occurs in the

A) mouth B) stomach C) small intestine D) large intestine

Nutritional Science

When using anthropometric measurements, the most important factor is:

a. competence of the practitioner and calibration b. number of participants done at one sitting c. that the patient be sitting d. that they be done early in the morning

Nutritional Science

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _____ drink(s) per day for women and _____ drink(s) per day for men

A. 1, 1 B. 1, 2 C. 2, 2 D. 3, 4

Nutritional Science

In the body, fat

A. is necessary for the absorption of dietary fiber. B. stimulates the production of vitamins and minerals. C. speeds up chemical reactions. D. provides energy.

Nutritional Science