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Health Topics A-ZText size: A A A October 12, 2008

Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. A 5'6" woman weighs 180 pounds. What is her body mass index (BMI), and is she obese, overweight, or neither?
  1. there's not enough information provided to determine her BMI
  2. her BMI is 29 and if she looks very large, then she is obese
  3. her BMI is 29, and she's not overweight as long as she looks OK and fits into regular-sized clothes
  4. her BMI is 29, and she most likely is overweight but not obese
2. How much fat intake is recommended for healthy women?
  1. none; fat is bad for you
  2. less than 30 percent of your total calorie intake
  3. if you eat the right kinds of fats, you can have as much as you want
  4. the amount and type of fats you eat don't really matter
3. The no-effort way to lose weight is to take prescription medications that suppress your appetite.
  1. true
  2. false
4. For most people, the best type of diet for losing weight is:
  1. the newest thing to come down the pike, whether it's all protein or eight grapefruits a day
  2. whatever diet Oprah is on
  3. choosing sensibly from the five major food groups, with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables, accompanied by an effort to moderate fat intake and reduce sugar intake
  4. fasting
5. The best type of exercise for losing weight is:
  1. weight lifting
  2. moderate to vigorous exercise
  3. lifestyle physical activity, which is activity that is worked into the normal course of the day, for example, using the stairs, walking from the farthest parking spot, or playing actively with your kids
  4. a combination of A, B and C

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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