Is what Diane says in the following exchange an argument or an explanation? Debbie: Does doing lots of exercise cause you to lose weight?Diane: Yes, scientific studies show that people who start doing a lot more exercise then end up losing weight.Group of answer choicesExplanationArgument

In a study of 30 high school students, researchers found a high correlation, 0.93, between amount of exercise and weight lost.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?The researchers proved that exercise causes weight loss, but only for high school students. There is a strong positive linear association between weight loss and exercise, but the researchers have not proven causation. 93% of the high school students studied lost weight. The researchers proved that exercise causes weight loss.

Which statement about exercise is true?Multiple choice question.People should get 2-3 hours of vigorous exercise per day.In order to promote weight loss, a minimum of 500 calories must be expended during exercise each day.Exercise is not a necessary component of lifelong weight loss.Even expending only 100 to 300 extra kcal/day can lead to steady weight loss.

What CONCLUSION can be drawn from the following statements?The only way to successfully manage weight is through lifestyle changes in exercise and eating habits. Crash diets and fanatical exercise regimes do not foster adherence.Choose AnswerADieting alone does not foster weight loss.Choose AnswerBPeople are getting fatter.Choose AnswerCEating habits are changing.Choose AnswerDFast-food eating is not a good way to lose weight.Choose AnswerESensible diets are the only way to lose weight.End of QuestionDCR47

Which of these is most likely to lead someone to decrease his or her level of physical activity?A.Noticing an advertisement for a new movie at the local theaterB.Noticing an advertisement for a health fair in the communityC.Reading a blog post reviewing a new hiking path at a local parkD.Reading a blog post discussing easy ways to incorporate exercise into one's daily routineSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following scenarios supports the argument that the environment plays a large role in weight gain?Multiple choice question.The hormone leptin forms a communication link between adipose cells and the brain.Basal metabolism increases when a high calorie meal is consumed.Even though the gene pool has not changed much, the rate of obesity has risen in the past 50 years.The body tries to maintain its weight and resist weight loss on its own.