Question

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?

Decreased use of ectomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
Decreased use of mesomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
Increased use of ectomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat
Increased use of mesomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(06.02 LC)

Which of the following describes a mesomorph body type?

Narrow shoulders and low body fat
Short stature and round, prominent abdomen
Tall stature and long, slender look
Wide shoulders and a muscular, athletic look

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(06.02 LC)

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?

Choosing to use weight loss supplements to increase weight loss
Electing to skip meals to reduce calorie intake until target weight is met
Figuring out ways to purge after meals to reduce the number of calories consumed
Finding ways to increase physical activity to burn calories and increase heart rate

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(06.02 LC)

What measurement can physicians use to assess an adult's risk for high LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, or blood pressure?

Blood glucose levels
Breathing rate
Resting heart rate
Waist circumference

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(06.02 LC)

What method can a physician use to evaluate the status of a patient's body composition?

Blood glucose level
Body fat percentage
Target heart rate zone
Body diameter measurement

Answer 1

Hi,

What method can a physician use to evaluate the status of a patient's body composition?

A physician uses Body Fat Percentage to evaluate the status of a patient's body composition.

What measurement can physicians use to assess an adult's risk for high LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, or blood pressure?

Blood glucose levels

Which of the following describes a mesomorph body type?Wide shoulders and a muscular, athletic look

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?

Increased use of mesomorph body types will increase pressure to undereat.