Which of the following methods for assessing body fat content is based on the fact that fat is a poor conductor of electricity and muscles are good conductors?
A) Skinfold measurement
B) Bioelectrical impedance analysis
C) Underwater weighing
D) Magnetic resonance imaging
E) Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
B
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The government-funded program that provides food assistance for nutritionally at-risk mothers is __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For adults, normal resting blood pressure, in absence of any other illnesses, should be about
a. <100 / <70 mmHg. b. <110 / <80 mmHg. c. <120 / <80 mmHg. d. <120 / >90 mmHg.
What is ma huang?
a. An herb that contains ephedrine b. Ephedrine that is synthesized in the laboratory c. Name of the most popular ephedrine-containing dietary supplement in the U.S. d. Name of the most popular ephedrine-containing over-the-counter medication in the U.S.
Why is it useful to view eating behavior as occurring along a continuum?
A) It allows dieters to maintain strict control of weight. B) It outlines societal expectations of normal weight. C) It provides strategies to maintain lower body weight. D) It can help prevent occasional unhealthy eating patterns from becoming disordered.