Question

Question 17 (1 point)
Body mass index is a measure of body weight relative to

a
age.
b
height.
c
gender.
d
rate of growth.
Question 18 (1 point)
A person who burns more calories than he or she consumes will

a
become obese.
b
gain weight.
c
maintain their weight.
d
lose weight.
Question 19 (1 point)
Weakness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty fighting disease are health risks associated with

a
being underweight.
b
being at a healthful weight.
c
being overweight.
d
being obese.
Question 20 (1 point)
If individuals increase their muscle mass, the number of calories they burn while they rest will

a
decrease slightly.
b
decrease greatly.
c
increase.
d
stay the same.
Question 21 (1 point)
If your favorite food is chocolate cake, a good eating plan for you would include

a
unlimited portions of chocolate cake.
b
one large portion of chocolate cake each day.
c
occasional, small portions of chocolate cake.
d
no chocolate cake at all.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 17:** Body mass index is a measure of body weight relative to
**b** height.

**Question 18:** A person who burns more calories than he or she consumes will
**d** lose weight.

**Question 19:** Weakness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty fighting disease are health risks associated with
**a** being underweight.

**Question 20:** If individuals increase their muscle mass, the number of calories they burn while they rest will
**c** increase.

**Question 21:** If your favorite food is chocolate cake, a good eating plan for you would include
**c** occasional, small portions of chocolate cake.