1. Body Mass Index (BMI kg/m2) is the current standard for determining whether someone is overweight or obese. For which of the following BMI readings would someone be considered obese.

30
32
35
All of the above

2. What percentage of Americans are considered obese according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

5%
15%
30%
45%

3. What are the primary causes of Obesity

Genetics
Lifestyle
Environment
All of the above

4. Which of these serious health problems has been linked to obesity

Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Diabetes
All of the above

5. True or False: All overweight people are unhealthy

True
False

6. For most healthy people, the best eating habits for losing weight is

Choosing sensibly from the 5 major food groups, with an effort to reduce fat and sugar intake.
Fasting
A crash diet
Atkins diet

7. What is the recommended weight loss goal for long term results?

1-2lbs per week
5-7 lbs per week
8-10 lbs per week
none of the above

8. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, which of these exercise prescriptions is the BEST option for a healthy person to lose weight?

A cardio routine and strength training program based around the major muscle groups for 45-60 minutes per session 5-7 days a week.
60 min on a “fat loss” program on an elliptical machine 3 days a week
A full body strength training program 3 days a week
Walking on a treadmill with an incline 20 minutes a day, 4 days a week.

9. Along with improved diet and increased activity, limiting ___________has shown to be an effective and healthy way in preventing obesity.

10. With age, hormones can directly effect body composition by: