Question

1. paven has a bmi of 25.8. this is classified as ________.

o overweight
o normal (healthy) weight
o underweight
o obesity

1. which of the following statements about thyroid hormone is false?

o thyroid hormone plays a role in regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
o insufficient thyroid hormone levels contribute to a decrease in bmr.
o high levels of thyroid hormone can cause fatigue and weight gain.
o hypothyroidism if often caused by autoimmune destruction of thyroid tissue.

1. pavens body fat percentage was found to be 35%. this places paven in the ________ category based on percentage of body fat.

o overweight
o obese
o healthy
o extremely obese

Explanation:

1. BMI Classification:

• A BMI of 18.5 - 24.9 is considered normal (healthy) weight.
• A BMI of 25 - 29.9 is classified as overweight.
• A BMI of 30 or higher is obesity.
• Since Paven's BMI is 25.8 (which is in the 25 - 29.9 range), it is overweight.

1. Thyroid Hormone Statements:

• Thyroid hormone does play a role in regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
• Insufficient thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) leads to a decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
• Hypothyroidism is often caused by autoimmune destruction of thyroid tissue (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis).
• High levels of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) cause increased metabolism, weight loss, and symptoms like anxiety, not fatigue and weight gain.

1. Body Fat Percentage Classification:

• For women, a body fat percentage of 21 - 32% is considered healthy.
• 33 - 39% is overweight.
• 40% or higher is obese.
• Since Paven's body fat percentage is 35% (in the 33 - 39% range for women, and for men, a body fat percentage of 25 - 31% is overweight), it is overweight.

Answer:

1. overweight
2. High levels of thyroid hormone can cause fatigue and weight gain.
3. overweight