Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The "apple shape" (fat stored in the upper regions of the body, particularly the abdomen) is common among men and postmenopausal women.
2. Through a combination of diet and exercise, the vast majority of Americans can achieve the "ideal body" presented by the media.
3. A BMI between 25 and 35 is considered healthy.
4. According to a study by the National Center for Health Statistics, overweight people had a higher death rate from all causes than did people of normal weight.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
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What will be an ideal response?
Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day. It would be fair to say that this person does NOT
A. have the desire to change. B. have the support to change. C. have the skills to change. D. have the knowledge to change.
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A) wastes B) hormones C) chemicals D) fluids
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)