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Chapter 10: Your Body Image

	1.	What factors are involved in calculating your body mass index?

		a.	height and age
		b.	weight and height
		c.	age and weight
		d.	weight and physical activity

	2.	Which activity is NOT likely to promote being overweight?

		a.	eating fast food regularly
		b.	eating too much fast food
		c.	living a sedentary lifestyle
		d.	slow walking

	3.	Which statement about being underweight is true?

		a.	Being underweight poses no health risks.
		b.	Being underweight puts stress on the heart and lungs.
		c.	Underweight people are at risk for serious health problems such as anemia.
		d.	Underweight people are more likely to develop high blood pressure and diabetes.

	4.	How many calories do teen females need to consume each day?

		a.	1,200
		b.	2,200
		c.	3,300
		d.	4,000

	5.	How many calories do teen males need to consume each day?

		a.	2,200
		b.	2,500
		c.	3,000
		d.	3,700

	6.	Which is a healthy way to lose weight?

		a.	reducing calorie intake
		b.	diet pills
		c.	fasting for long periods
		d.	skipping meals

	7.	Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?

		a.	Most young women develop anorexia nervosa.
		b.	Boys never get anorexia nervosa.
		c.	People with anorexia nervosa have a distorted body image.
		d.	Anorexia nervosa is a purely physical problem.

	8.	Which is NOT an eating disorder?

		a.	anorexia nervosa
		b.	bulimia
		c.	binge eating
		d.	gaining weight before a growth spurt

	9.	Which is a characteristic of bulimia?

		a.	starving oneself
		b.	purging
		c.	sense of shame
		d.	depression

	10.	Which is a characteristic of binge eating?

		a.	starving oneself
		b.	forcing oneself to vomit
		c.	taking laxatives
		d.	weight gain