The most appropriate use of body mass index (BMI) is to determine:
a. potential health risks in the general population.
b. potential health risks in the athletic population.
c. ideal weight for adults.
d. ideal weight for athletes.
a
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Joe's doctor tells him his CVD risk is low when tests reveal Joe's: a. LDL cholesterol is 150 mg/dL
b. diastolic blood pressure is 75 mm Hg. c. HDL cholesterol is 25 mg/dL. d. blood cholesterol is 240 mg/dL. e. systolic blood pressure is 160 mm Hg.
The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is a way of determining the body's metabolism of ____
A) creatine phosphate and ATP B) amino acids C) carbohydrate and fat D) lactate
In the process of atherosclerosis:
a. the blood vessels constrict, reducing blood supply. b. plaque is deposited on the interior surface of the blood vessels. c. the blood vessels become too elastic. d. the heart can no longer circulate adequate blood volume.
________ supplementation is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).