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BMI, Obesity, and Eating Disorders: Understanding Body Composition and Health Risks, Quizzes of Kinesiology

Definitions and statistics on body mass index (bmi), the ranges for overweight and obesity, the prevalence of obesity and eating disorders in americans, and the causes and treatments for obesity. It also covers the differences between upper and lower body fat, the occurrence of anorexia and bulimia, typical body composition ranges for women and men, and the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

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2010/2011

Uploaded on 04/17/2011

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Download BMI, Obesity, and Eating Disorders: Understanding Body Composition and Health Risks and more Quizzes Kinesiology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 What is the BMI range for overweight DEFINITION 1 25-30 TERM 2 What is the BMI range for obesity DEFINITION 2 > 30 TERM 3 Which is more dangerous to health: Upper body fat or lower body fat? DEFINITION 3 Upper Body Fat TERM 4 Which percentage of Americans meet the criteria for obesity? DEFINITION 4 30% TERM 5 Which percentage of those with eating disorders are female? DEFINITION 5 90% TERM 6 What BMI range does anorexia usually occur? DEFINITION 6 < 18.5 TERM 7 What is the occurrence of Anorexia cases? DEFINITION 7 1 in every 100 t o 200 girls TERM 8 What is the occurrence of Bulimia cases in girls DEFINITION 8 1 in every 30 to 100 girls TERM 9 What are typical body composition ranges for women DEFINITION 9 12 to 30% TERM 10 What are typical body composition ranges for men DEFINITION 10 4-22% fat TERM 21 What jobs does the Sympathetic nervous system do DEFINITION 21 1. mobilizes body's resources under stress2. turns on fight or flight response3. constantly active to maintain homeostasis TERM 22 What jobs does the Parasympathetic Nervous System do? DEFINITION 22 1. Calms body down2. Digestion and temperature regulation functions return to normal3. Damage which may have been sustained during fight or flight is repaired TERM 23 After the pituitary gland secretes ACTH, what occurs DEFINITION 23 Adrenals secrete glands such as cortisol. Too much cortisol can prevent the brain from forming new memories TERM 24 What are the 11 characteristics of Happy People DEFINITION 24 1. Love yourself2. Love others3. Having control of your life4. Optimism5. Focus on the world outside of yourself6. Search for the meaning of life7. Live one day at a time8. Laugh and smile9. Avoid Self-defeating behaviors10. Relax11. Be thankful TERM 25 What is a Type A Personality DEFINITION 25 Characterized by excessive competitiveness, time urgency, and hostility TERM 26 What are the two top stressors in America DEFINITION 26 1. Change in Relationship2. Occupation TERM 27 Suicide is in which number killer of Americans? DEFINITION 27 8th TERM 28 Suicide is which number killer of 15-24 year olds in USA DEFINITION 28 3rd TERM 29 What are the two mood disorders DEFINITION 29 1. Depression2. Mania TERM 30 What are 3 types of Depression DEFINITION 30 1. Dysthymia2. Major Depression3. Bipolar Illness TERM 31 Name one type of personality disorder DEFINITION 31 Schizophrenia TERM 32 Which percentage of 15-44 have characteristics of 2 mental disabilities? DEFINITION 32 45% TERM 33 Which percentage of schizophrenics are institutionalized? DEFINITION 33 1/3 TERM 34 What are the stages of response of infection? DEFINITION 34 1. Incubation 2.Prodomal 3. Acute 4. Relapse TERM 35 What are Leukocytes DEFINITION 35 White Blood Cells
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