Introduction to Health - Fit and Well 9
Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by
distorted body image, in which individuals that see themselves as small and out of shape
despite being muscular.
A person's ongoing internal comments and discussion is called
self-talk.
Americans today _____ compared with Americans of 100 years ago.
consume fewer complex carbohydrates
Resting metabolic rate is
the energy required to maintain vital body functions.
A history of weight loss reduces metabolic rate.
True
Adverse effects of ephedra include all of the following EXCEPT
lethargy.
Which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?
those who skip breakfast
The drug used to facilitate weight loss by blocking fat absorption is
orlistat.
Women usually have higher metabolic rates than men.
False
Which one of the following is the largest component of metabolism?
resting metabolism
Which of the following foods is a good source of complex carbohydrates?
vegetables
Over the past 100 years, daily energy expenditure among Americans has decreased by about
_____ calories.
200
On average, Americans spend more than ten times more time watching television each day
than they do exercising.
True
According to the National Institutes of Health, about ________ of American adults are
overweight.
65%
Disturbed eating patterns can develop when food is used to regulate emotions.
True
