Healthy Body Composition: Quiz

Sophie's total body fat is 30%, which places her in the healthy body fat range.

Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

The human body consists of two types of fat components: essential body fat and storage body fat.

Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance? A. Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits. B. Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories. C. Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used. D. Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy.

Which of the following is NOT true about how medical problems affect body composition? A. Medical problems can improve one's body composition. B. Medical problems can influence a person's diet and exercise habits. C. Medical problems can cause people to have unhealthy body compositions. D. Medical problems can influence how one's metabolism works.

Which of the following is NOT true about essential body fat? A. The human body would not function normally without essential body fat. B. Essential body fat accounts for about 3% of men's total weight. C. The percentage of essential body fat is the same for both males and females. D. Essential body fat is found in one's organs, bones, and muscles.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of too little body fat? A. increased cholesterol B. organ failure C. death D. altered hormones

Which of the following does NOT influence one's body composition? A. metabolism B. financial problems C. childhood obesity D. medical problems

A certain percentage of body fat is essential for the body to function effectively.

Genetics can influence the amount of body fat an individual possesses.