Question 1

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal 
B)  salivary 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thyroid 
A)  adrenal 
B)  salivary 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  thyroid

Question 2

An athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  110.5 
C)  82.5 
D)  60 
A)  90 
B)  110.5 
C)  82.5 
D)  60

Question 3

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost, members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  weigh themselves only once a month. 
B)  skip meals, especially breakfast. 
C)  exercise for at least 60 minutes daily. 
D)  eat high-protein diets. 
A)  weigh themselves only once a month. 
B)  skip meals, especially breakfast. 
C)  exercise for at least 60 minutes daily. 
D)  eat high-protein diets.

Question 4

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Iron 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Insulin 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Iron 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Insulin

Question 5

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet, Devon can eat

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut butter spread on apple slices and celery sticks. 
B)  bananas, apples, and grapes. 
C)  cooked macaroni sprinkled with grated cheese. 
D)  cheese pizza with sausage bits. 
A)  peanut butter spread on apple slices and celery sticks. 
B)  bananas, apples, and grapes. 
C)  cooked macaroni sprinkled with grated cheese. 
D)  cheese pizza with sausage bits.

Question 6

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  cretinism 
B)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  colon cancer 
A)  cretinism 
B)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  colon cancer

Question 7

George is a 5′ 8′′, 29-year-old man who weighs almost 350 pounds. To lose weight, he's tried calorie-restricted diets, fad diets, exercise programs, and appetite-suppressing pills without success. George wants a permanent solution to treat his obesity. George's physician is likely to recommend ______ as the best way to help George lose a lot of weight and avoid regaining much of it.

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral lipectomy 
B)  frontal lobotomy 
C)  anterior thyroidectomy 
D)  sleeve gastrectomy 
A)  visceral lipectomy 
B)  frontal lobotomy 
C)  anterior thyroidectomy 
D)  sleeve gastrectomy

Question 8

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing squats 
B)  Stretching 
C)  Line dancing 
D)  Cycling 
A)  Performing squats 
B)  Stretching 
C)  Line dancing 
D)  Cycling

Question 9

Which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters but not the performance endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin E 
B)  Chromium 
C)  Creatine 
D)  Calcium pyruvate 
A)  Vitamin E 
B)  Chromium 
C)  Creatine 
D)  Calcium pyruvate

Question 10

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  salivary amylase 
A)  leptin 
B)  thyroid hormone 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  salivary amylase

Question 11

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones. 
B)  reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract. 
C)  increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT. 
D)  reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells. 
A)  increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones. 
B)  reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract. 
C)  increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT. 
D)  reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells.

Question 12

During a dental examination, the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded, and the some of the teeth are decaying. Based on this information, the dentist suspects that Andrew

Accepted Answer

A)  has a vitamin D deficiency disorder. 
B)  frequently makes himself vomit after purging. 
C)  eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber. 
D)  is not brushing his teeth regularly. 
A)  has a vitamin D deficiency disorder. 
B)  frequently makes himself vomit after purging. 
C)  eats foods that contain too much dietary fiber. 
D)  is not brushing his teeth regularly.

Question 13

Lilly's BMI is 24.8. When she's feeling depressed or "stressed out," she'll eat a lot of empty calories, including bags of cookies and cartons of ice cream. After overeating these foods, she goes to a bathroom and makes herself vomit. She's disgusted with her out-of-control eating practices and purging behaviors, so she hides them from her friends and family members. Based on this information, Lilly probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  disordered eating. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  binge-eating disorder. 
A)  disordered eating. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  binge-eating disorder.

Question 14

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  have high self-esteem. 
B)  die within 1 year of treatment. 
C)  have more than one menstrual period each month. 
D)  are emotionally disturbed about their body weight. 
A)  have high self-esteem. 
B)  die within 1 year of treatment. 
C)  have more than one menstrual period each month. 
D)  are emotionally disturbed about their body weight.

Question 15

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
B)  cretinism 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sleep apnea 
A)  elevated HDL cholesterol 
B)  cretinism 
C)  iron-deficiency anemia 
D)  sleep apnea

Question 16

Cody uses an ergogenic aid, but taking high doses of the substance increases his heart rate and makes him feel shaky. Based on this information, Cody is using

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine. 
B)  chromium. 
C)  sodium bicarbonate. 
D)  branched chain amino acids. 
A)  caffeine. 
B)  chromium. 
C)  sodium bicarbonate. 
D)  branched chain amino acids.

Question 17

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

Accepted Answer

A)  abusing stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, caffeine, and ephedra. 
B)  abusing alcohol. 
C)  taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate. 
D)  purging, including self-induced vomiting. 
A)  abusing stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, caffeine, and ephedra. 
B)  abusing alcohol. 
C)  taking thyroid hormone supplements to increase their metabolic rate. 
D)  purging, including self-induced vomiting.

Question 18

In general, members of the National Weight Control Registry don't

Accepted Answer

A)  weigh themselves at least once a week. 
B)  eat a high-protein, very-low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  limit the time they spend watching TV. 
D)  exercise for at least 60 minutes daily. 
A)  weigh themselves at least once a week. 
B)  eat a high-protein, very-low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  limit the time they spend watching TV. 
D)  exercise for at least 60 minutes daily.

Question 19

Lilly's BMI is 14.8. She thinks she's fat, so she exercises intensely for at least 3 hours each day to keep from gaining weight. She's a "picky eater" who often chews a mouthful of food for several minutes before spitting it out. She wears layers of clothing, even in warm weather, because she feels cold, Based on this information, Lilly probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  binge-eating disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  disordered eating. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  binge-eating disorder.

Question 20

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormone. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  ghrelin. 
D)  leptin. 
A)  thyroid hormone. 
B)  insulin. 
C)  ghrelin. 
D)  leptin.

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

An athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost, members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet, Devon can eat

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters but not the performance endurance athletes?

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

During a dental examination, the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded, and the some of the teeth are decaying. Based on this information, the dentist suspects that Andrew

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Cody uses an ergogenic aid, but taking high doses of the substance increases his heart rate and makes him feel shaky. Based on this information, Cody is using

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

In general, members of the National Weight Control Registry don't

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of

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Exam 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

An athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume _____ g of protein daily.

In their efforts to avoid regaining the weight they have lost, members of the National Weight Control Registry tend to

Which of the following substances can be metabolized for ATP production?

To boost his protein and complex carbohydrate intake without adding much solid fat to his diet, Devon can eat

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following substances may improve the performance of sprinters and weightlifters but not the performance endurance athletes?

Which of the following substances is a major factor that influences a person's metabolic rate?

The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)

During a dental examination, the dentist notices that the enamel on the back sides of Andrew's teeth has eroded, and the some of the teeth are decaying. Based on this information, the dentist suspects that Andrew

Most people who suffer from anorexia nervosa

Obese people are more likely to develop _____ than people who aren't obese.

Cody uses an ergogenic aid, but taking high doses of the substance increases his heart rate and makes him feel shaky. Based on this information, Cody is using

People who have bulimia nervosa typically avoid gaining weight after bingeing on food by

In general, members of the National Weight Control Registry don't

A scientist wants to develop a medication that safely reduces hunger to help obese people lose weight. Based on this information, this researcher will explore ways to block the production, release, or action of

Food Is More Than Something to Eat

Nutrition Information: Fact or Fiction

Making More Nutritious Choices

How Food Becomes You

Carbohydrates: Fuel and Fiber

Lipids: Focusing on Fats and Cholesterol

Proteins: Lifes Building Blocks

Vitamins: Nutrients That Multitask

Key Minerals, Water, and the Nonnutrient Alcohol

Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

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