Fitness Lessons Body Composition and Weight Management

Question 1

What does BMI (Body Mass Index) measure?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of weight to height squared

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The percentage of body fat relative to total mass

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The ratio of muscle mass to bone density

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The distribution of fat between the upper and lower body

Question 2

Approximately how many calories must you burn in excess of what you consume to lose one pound of body fat?

Accepted Answer

3,500 calories

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1,500 calories

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2,000 calories

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5,000 calories

Question 3

Which macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

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Carbohydrates

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Protein

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Fiber

Question 4

What is the generally accepted healthy body fat percentage range for adult men?

Accepted Answer

14–24%

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2–5%

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6–13%

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25–31%

Question 5

Which type of tissue burns significantly more calories at rest compared to fat tissue?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue

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Bone tissue

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Connective tissue

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Adipose tissue

Question 6

What is the term for the number of calories the body needs to maintain basic physiological functions while completely at rest?

Accepted Answer

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

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Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

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Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

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Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)

Question 7

Which body composition assessment method uses DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) and is considered highly accurate?

Accepted Answer

DEXA scan

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Skinfold calipers

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Bioelectrical impedance analysis

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Hydrostatic weighing