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True or False:


People of all shapes and sizes can be happy and healthy.

True

True or False:


During your teen years, growth often comes in uneven spurts.

True

True or False:


Body fat weighs more than bones and muscle.

False

True or False:


One pound of body fat equals 4,500 calories.

False

True or False:


If you need to lose weight, you can eat as much high-calorie foods as you want.

False

True or False:


Fad diets do not provide the nutrients and food energy needed for growth and health.

True

True or False:


Fasting can mean that your body will not get the nutrients and energy it needs to function properly.

True

True or False:


Rapid heart rate and addiction are two harmful side effects of diet pills.

True

True or False:


Teens who are physically active do not have to eat smart to grow into a healthy body weight.

False

True or False:


Healthy teens always try to achieve someone else's idea of a perfect body.

False

What does Body Mass Index measure?

weight in relation to height

By the end of your teen growth spurt, approximately how much will your body have changed?

20 percent taller, 50 percent heavier

Who should you ask for advice if you are concerned about your weight?

Physician

What harmful side effects can result from fasting?

Dehydration

What is a realistic and healthful weight loss goal?

1/2 to 1 lb a week

What can you do to safely gain weight?

Avoid skipping meals

What factors can determine your healthy weight?

Gender

What is the best measure of how fit you are?

Body composition

What strategy could help you safely lose weight?

Pay attention to portion sizes

What about your body is impossible to change?

Body type

Many factors determine your _________________, or appropriate weight, including your age, height, growth pattern, gender, and body type.

Healthy weight

Trying to gain weight to fast may cause you to add ________ instead of muscle.

fat



Cutting back on food could rob you of important ________________, such as calcium and iron, and interfere with your natural growth.

nutrients

In order to achieve a healthy weight, you need to maintain an ___________________ balance, or burn as many calories as you eat.

energy