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a.
attracting water into the cell through increased electrolyte
concentrations.
d.
d.
metabolism is stepped up for several hours after a meal in the metabolic
response to food.
A woman weighs 210 pounds and is 65 inches tall. Calculate her BMI.
Selected Answer: c.
35
Which individual's activity had the highest calorie cost?
Selected
Answer:
a.
Sara, who weighs 145 lb and did step aerobics (0.062 cal/lb/min) for 35
minutes
You suspect that your new college roommate may have an eating disorder because,
although she seems to have a normal body size, you have heard her frequently vomiting
after a meal, and her tooth enamel is becoming corroded. She also will frequently eat 3
boxes of crackers at one time to relieve stress and will then feel guilty afterwards. These
are most likely symptoms of:
Selected Answer: a.
bulimia nervosa.
The body is able to store unlimited amounts of glycogen in muscles.
Selected Answer: False
Which of the following is not a component of fitness?
Selected Answer: a.
balance
Which of the following enhances flexibility?
Selected Answer: b.
stretching
Characteristics of cardiorespiratory endurance include:
Selected Answer: e.
a and b
As physical activity continues beyond the first few minutes, which of the following flows into
the bloodstream to signal the liver to liberate its stored energy nutrients?
Selected Answer: a.
glucagon
Glycogen storage is:
Selected Answer: a.
limited to less than 2000 calories.
Sports anemia:
Selected Answer: e.
a and c
The first symptom of dehydration (besides thirst) is:
Selected Answer: a.
fatigue.
A benefit of resistance training is that:
Selected Answer: b.
high resistance and few repetitions build strength without bulk.
A benefit of cardiorespiratory endurance training is that:
Selected Answer: b.
the heart muscle grows larger and stronger.
A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with
2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein
intake?
Selected
Answer:
c.
This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading
carbohydrate for some of the protein.
Calculate the recommended daily protein intake for a female marathon runner weighing 126
pounds.
Selected Answer: c.
69-80 g
Calculate the protein needed by a male runner weighing 152 lb who is training for an
upcoming competition. He participates in sprints and hurdling races.
Selected Answer: c.
83-117 g/day
An advantage for athletes of using sport drinks for fluid replacement is that:
Selected Answer: d.
they have a pleasant taste, which encourages consumption.
The term ergogenic:
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
Muscle growth is stimulated by:
Selected Answer: b.
physically demanding activity.
Selected Answer: e.
a and c
An atherogenic diet is characterized as one that is:
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
All of the following dietary factors are protective against CVD except:
Selected Answer: d.
a low-carbohydrate diet.
Laboratory studies suggest that diets high in _____ seem to promote cancer.
Selected Answer: a.
calories
Examples of cruciferous vegetables include:
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
The best action to take to decrease your risk of cancer is to:
Selected
Answer:
a.
eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruits in generous quantities every
day.
A main difference between a person contracting an infectious disease and a chronic disease
is:
Selected
Answer:
b.
some infectious diseases can be cured with medications but chronic
diseases cannot.
A college student who is on a high-protein weight-loss diet that restricts fruits and vegetables
has just become ill from a viral infection in her intestines. What might have made her more
susceptible than her roommate who is eating regular meals in the cafeteria?
Selected
Answer:
d.
vitamin C deficiency from no fruits and vegetables, which has affected
white blood cell protection
A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that
she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?
Selected
Answer:
b.
go with you to the emergency room because she may be having a heart
attack
What is the role of plaque formation in the arteries during heart disease development?
Selected Answer: b.
It can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart.
A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is
concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or
change?
Selected Answer: b.
weight
Jack's physician has placed him on a diet recommended to control his blood cholesterol. In
order to follow this plan Jack would:
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
Which of the following would be a good suggestion for making small changes in your diet for
better health?
Selected
Answer:
c.
Instead of a snack of potato chips and sour cream dip eat carrot sticks and
hummus.
a.
When the pressure is at the right level, cells receive nutrients and oxygen
and release their wastes.
Jeff is a 54-year-old male who is 5' 6" tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has hypertension. The
single most effective dietary measure Jeff can take is to:
Selected Answer: b.
reduce his weight.
Your uncle is considering taking an herbal medicine to control his hypertension after seeing
an add for a product on the Internet. What would you tell him?
Selected
Answer:
a.
Check to see if the herbs in the product have interactions with any drugs
you are taking.
d.
white blood cells being sent to the site by the immune system to try to
repair the damage.
The technique that allows identification of inherited disease tendencies by comparing patterns
of gene expression is known as:
Selected Answer: d.
DNA microarray technology.
The epigenome on the DNA strand:
Selected Answer: b.
regulates the expression of genes by turning them on or off.
Heart disease in women is characterized by:
Selected Answer: b.
development at a later age than in men.
Which of the following holds the key to maintaining the best possible immune system
support?
Selected Answer: a.
adequate nutrition
Current evidence indicates that moderate intakes of nonnutritive sweeteners pose no health
risks.
Selected Answer: True
Water-soluble vitamins and minerals are affected by canning.
Selected Answer: False
The difference between foodborne infection and foodborne intoxication is that:
Selected Answer: a.
foodborne intoxication results from chemicals produced by microbes.
Which of the following should not be used to thaw frozen meats?
Selected Answer: e.
b and c
After cooking, foods should be held at _____ degrees F or higher until served.
Selected Answer: d.
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The word organic on the label is no guarantee that a food is:
Selected Answer: d.
completely pesticide-free.
Which of the following is not intentionally used in or on foods?
Selected Answer: b.
contaminants
Which of the following statements is true concerning the GRAS list?
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
Which of the following synthetic sweeteners should not be consumed by individuals with
phenylketonuria?
Selected Answer: b.
aspartame
Selected Answer: d.
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Exclusively breastfed babies need supplements of _____, but formula-fed babies do not.
Selected Answer: b.
vitamin D
Which of the following is characteristic of colostrum?
Selected Answer: e.
a and b
A woman has gained 30 pounds in her first two months of pregnancy and has been diagnosed
with gestational diabetes. What should she know about her health risks from this condition?
Selected Answer: d.
This condition usually goes away after the baby is born.
Billy is a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following foods should Billy consume?
Selected Answer: a.
pureed vegetables
Many children prefer sweet fruits and mild-flavored vegetables served raw or undercooked.
Selected Answer: True
The consequences of foodborne illnesses in older adults can be more severe than in younger
adults.
Selected Answer: True
People taking two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug
interactions.
Selected Answer: True
A child's appetite fluctuates after the age of:
Selected Answer: a.
one year.
The life-threatening food allergy reaction of anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:
Selected Answer: b.
peanuts, milk, and shellfish.
School lunches are designed to provide at least _____ of the recommended intake for certain
nutrients.
Selected Answer: b.
one-third
Older adults should:
Selected Answer: d.
a and b
Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.
Selected Answer: d.
vitamin A
Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water.
Selected Answer: a.
9-13
At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods
they eat is to:
Selected
Answer:
b.
allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the
family.
c.
yes, because there are still children with deficiencies of the vitamins and
minerals that reduce absorption
Lois is a 65-year-old female who participates in an exercise class at least three times a week.
In addition, she drinks six glasses of water each day and consumes a lot of fresh fruits and
vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals. Lois has high blood pressure, takes
medication for her hypertension, and experiences constipation frequently. Which of the
following is the most likely cause of her constipation?
Selected Answer: a.
medications
As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in
sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue.
Selected Answer: True
Adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families eat more fruits, vegetables, grains,
and calcium-rich foods and drink fewer soft drinks than those who seldom eat with their
families.
Selected Answer: True
Ways to prevent a child from choking include:
Selected Answer: e.
b and c
The effect of physical activity for the elderly is to:
Selected Answer: c.
reduce development of the "dwindles."
What is the most important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?
Selected Answer: a.
prevention of weight loss
Joe is a 15-year-old active male. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing
properly. To assess his growth, Joe's parents should:
Selected Answer: b.
compare his height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals.
Which of the following can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?
Selected Answer: e.
a and c