A disadvantage of using BMI to assess body weight is that it _____
a. doesn't distinguish between male and female
b. doesn't distinguish between young and old
c. doesn't indicate where excess fat is located on the body
d. doesn't indicate the ideal weight for a given height
e. only indicates visceral fat, not subcutaneous fat
c
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A) is necessary only for competitive athletes. B) will maximize fitness in the shortest time. C) substantially increases the chances of injury. D) produces double the fitness of training three days per week.
Unintentional weight gain can result from the use of:
a. antidepressant medications. b. antihypertensive medications. c. sedatives. d. antinausea medications.
Materials that may seep into foods from microwave packages, paper milk cartons, frozen food boxes, and decaffeinated coffee are called:
1.Olestra 2.Incidental additives 3.Artificial flavorings 4.Chemical additives 5.None of these choices
Stimulants used in many weight-loss supplements
A. counter the effects of caffeine. B. can cause a serious and even fatal increase in heart rate and blood pressure. C. prompt weight loss by reducing the individual's anxiety. D. promote weight loss by decreasing basal metabolic rate.