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jazziefee

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Which statement about body composition is incorrect?
 a. Body composition is a more precise measure of obesity than BMI.
  b. Men's bodies average 15 fat.
  c. Women's bodies average 25 fat.
  d. A percent body fat above 24 is considered obese for women.

Question 2

Which statement best describes fat cells and obesity?
 a. We shed fat cells when we lose weight.
  b. People with more fatty tissue feel hungry sooner than people with less fatty tissue.
  c. People with lower fat-to-muscle ratios are more likely to put on extra pounds.
  d. Men's bodies average 50 muscle, thus raising basal metabolism.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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