Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Definition

question 80

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Thrifty metabolism

• A)Measurement of the amount of heat produced by a subject enclosed within a small chamber
• B)Also known as a protein-sparing modified fast; calories generally are consumed in liquid form
• C)Minimal energy the body requires to support itself when resting, awake, and in a fasted state
• D)Also called gynoid obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution in which estrogen and progesterone encourage body fat storage in the buttocks and thighs
• E)A condition characterized by a body mass index below 18.5
• F)A component of body composition, calculated by subtracting body fat weight from total body weight
• G)A condition characterized by excess body fat
• H)Method of measuring a body's energy use by measuring its oxygen uptake and then using formulas to convert that gas exchange into energy use
• I)Metabolism that characteristically conserves more energy than normal, and eventually increases the risk of weight gain and obesity
• J)Also called android obesity; a pattern of body fat distribution associated with a higher risk of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before accounting for certain other costs.

Periodic Method

An inventory accounting method where the inventory balance is updated at the end of each period after a physical count.

Purchases Discounts

Reductions in price given by suppliers for prompt payment or purchases in bulk.

Merchandise Inventory

A detailed list of all the goods a business holds for the purpose of resale, capturing their quantity and possibly value.