A body mass index of 20 generally indicates that a person is ________ .

a. underweight
b. extremely obese
c. at a healthy weight
d. overweight
e. obese


Answer: c. at a healthy weight

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a. Body composition b. Basal metabolic rate c. Physical activity level d. Adaptive thermogenesis e. Usual caloric intake

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According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR), what percentage of your daily calories should be provided by carbohydrates?

A) 45 to 65 percent B) 40 to 70 percent C) 20 to 45 percent D) 5 to 25 percent

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Which vitamin is unique in that the body can build up stores that last for a year or more after intake of the vitamin stops and there are no known consequences of overdose?

a. niacin b. vitamin B6 c. vitamin C d. vitamin B12 e. vitamin A

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The energy source preferred by exercising muscle for the process of anaerobic glycolysis is ____

A) glucose B) glycogen C) glycerol D) creatine

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