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Healthy bodies can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. How would changes in the types of bodies used in advertisements affect the health choices of the general public? Not correct
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Increased use of mesomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
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Advertisements are filled with images of extremely fit and sometimes even underweight people. What is an example of how these images might positively influence a person's health choices?
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Finding ways to increase physical activity to burn calories and increase heart rate
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What method can a physician use to evaluate the status of a patient's body composition?
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Body fat percentage
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What measurement can physicians use to assess an adult's risk for high LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, or blood pressure?
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Waist circumference
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Which of the following describes a mesomorph body type?
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Wide shoulders and a muscular, athletic look
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What is a mental disorder characterized by overeating without vomiting?
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Binge eating disorder
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What can a doctor use to determine a patient's body fat percentage?
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Bioelectrical impedance machine
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Healthy bodies can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. How would changes in the types of bodies used in advertisements affect the health choices of the general public?
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Increased use of ectomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
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The media often bombards us with images of extremely fit athletes and models. What is an example of positive motivation that can come from seeing these images?
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Choosing to stop snacking straight from the container to cut down on calories consumed
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Healthy bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. If regulations were put in place requiring advertisers to use a variety of healthy realistic body types, predict how it would influence health behaviors of the general public
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Reduced pressure to undereat or exercise at levels that are unsafe