How Much Do You Know? Quiz 1

Just for fun.....For 12 Sundays I will issue a little quiz, with answers posted on Tuesdays

Weight Management Basics

1. The most accurate form of measurement for health and weight management is:

• Pounds on the scale
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Body Composition (lean mass vs. body-fat)

2. The word “calorie” relates to:

• Combustion (to produce energy)
• Fat on your body
• Carbohydrate

3. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the:

• Minimum amount of calories required for vital bodily functions during a relaxed, reclined and waking state
• Amount of calories required to heat a one (1) cup of water one (1) degree Celsius in one (1) minute
• Amount of energy used during an intense workout

4. The most healthy way to decrease body-fat is:

• Drop your caloric intake below 800 calories per day
• Through a slight negative energy balance where the caloric expenditure slightly exceeds the caloric intake
• Liposuction

5. The body’s first choice for fuel is:

• Stored fat
• Stored glycogen
• Stored protein