Which of the following conditions or behaviors is a characteristic sign of a person with anorexia nervosa?
A. Having a metabolic rate that is 10 to 25% above normal
B. Having a chronic digestive tract disorder
C. Maintaining a BMI of 17.5 or less
D. Consuming dietary supplements daily
Answer: C
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Which of the following is a common field test used to assess body composition?
a. waist-to-hip measurement b. skinfold test c. hydrostatic weighing d. DXA
The years between 20 and 64 are typically associated with a positive energy balance with an increase in weight and a decrease in muscle mass
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The DASH diet includes _____ to _____ servings of fruit and vegetables each day
a. 6-8 b. 8-10 c. >10
Which of the following is not true?
a. Sweat rates during strenuous exercise in the heat can be around 2 to 3 L/h. b. Ad libitum intake of water during exercise in the heat results in complete replacement of body-water losses. c. Accurate prescription of the amount of fluid that should be consumed is difficult without knowing the athlete's sweat rate under the prevailing weather conditions. d. In general, a person does not perceive the sensation of thirst until she or he has lost at least 2% of body weight through sweating. e. Sweat rates vary widely among individuals under the same ambient conditions.