Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can't consider household chores as forms of physical activity because of the low-intensity level of the activities. 
B)  Walking, bowling, and playing golf are forms of vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
C)  Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic, sustained contractions of large muscle groups. 
D)  If you can't have a conversation with your friends while exercising, you're working your large muscle groups at a moderate-intensity level. 
A)  You can't consider household chores as forms of physical activity because of the low-intensity level of the activities. 
B)  Walking, bowling, and playing golf are forms of vigorous-intensity physical activity. 
C)  Aerobic exercise involves rhythmic, sustained contractions of large muscle groups. 
D)  If you can't have a conversation with your friends while exercising, you're working your large muscle groups at a moderate-intensity level.

Question 2

Compared to other mice, a mouse that has a "thrifty metabolism"

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy. 
B)  burns three times more fat. 
C)  gains weight more easily. 
D)  loses excess food energy in the form of body heat. 
A)  metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy. 
B)  burns three times more fat. 
C)  gains weight more easily. 
D)  loses excess food energy in the form of body heat.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapid heart rate is a sign of heat cramps. 
B)  Coma can develop rapidly in cases of heat exhaustion. 
C)  A person suffering from heat exhaustion typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
D)  Red, hot, and dry skin are signs of heatstroke. 
A)  Rapid heart rate is a sign of heat cramps. 
B)  Coma can develop rapidly in cases of heat exhaustion. 
C)  A person suffering from heat exhaustion typically has a body temperature of 105º F or higher. 
D)  Red, hot, and dry skin are signs of heatstroke.

Question 4

"Cellulite" is

Accepted Answer

A)  excess subcutaneous fat that can be removed by massage and vitamin therapy. 
B)  subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance. 
C)  a special type of adipose tissue that is stored in thighs and buttocks of women. 
D)  visceral fat that has developed in thighs and buttocks of both men and women. 
A)  excess subcutaneous fat that can be removed by massage and vitamin therapy. 
B)  subcutaneous adipose tissue that gives skin a lumpy appearance. 
C)  a special type of adipose tissue that is stored in thighs and buttocks of women. 
D)  visceral fat that has developed in thighs and buttocks of both men and women.

Question 5

_____ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects digestive organs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellulite 
B)  Bariatric 
C)  Visceral 
D)  Subcutaneous 
A)  Cellulite 
B)  Bariatric 
C)  Visceral 
D)  Subcutaneous

Question 6

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stretching 
B)  Doing household chores 
C)  Stair stepping 
D)  Bowling 
A)  Stretching 
B)  Doing household chores 
C)  Stair stepping 
D)  Bowling

Question 7

Which of the following formulas is the best way to estimate your total daily energy needs accurately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add kilocalories used for basal metabolism, physical activity, and thermic effect of food. 
B)  Add kilocalories from foods together and subtract those expended for physical activity and NEAT. 
C)  Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism and physical activity; then subtract kilocalories used for the thermic effect of food. 
D)  Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism to those needed for physical activity. 
A)  Add kilocalories used for basal metabolism, physical activity, and thermic effect of food. 
B)  Add kilocalories from foods together and subtract those expended for physical activity and NEAT. 
C)  Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism and physical activity; then subtract kilocalories used for the thermic effect of food. 
D)  Add kilocalories needed for basal metabolism to those needed for physical activity.

Question 8

Reyna is a competitive athlete who weighs 65 kg and trains for less than 4 hours a day, most days of the week. She would like to plan a nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain her weight and glycogen stores during training and competition. According to expert recommendations, she should consume _____ grams of carbohydrate daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  220 to 530 
B)  120 to 340 
C)  195 to 650 
D)  190 to 460 
A)  220 to 530 
B)  120 to 340 
C)  195 to 650 
D)  190 to 460

Question 9

Lilly's BMI is 42.3. She is disgusted with herself because she eats excessive amounts of food, even when she's not hungry. However, the idea of purging to eliminate the calories doesn't appeal to her. Based on this information, Lilly 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 10

Marcia's BMI is 24.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely obese 
B)  underweight 
C)  overweight 
D)  healthy 
A)  extremely obese 
B)  underweight 
C)  overweight 
D)  healthy

Question 11

Tim's body is shaped like a pear, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist. His body fat distribution is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. 
B)  More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
C)  fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
D)  increased risk of osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases. 
A)  increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. 
B)  More nutrient deficiency diseases than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
C)  fewer serious chronic health problems than if the excess fat were in the upper part of his body. 
D)  increased risk of osteoporosis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases.

Question 12

According to the "set point theory," a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic rate remains the same, regardless of environmental or physical factors. 
B)  saturated fat intake strongly influences the rate at which he or she loses weight. 
C)  body weight is influenced primarily by environmental factors. 
D)  body fat level is genetically determined. 
A)  metabolic rate remains the same, regardless of environmental or physical factors. 
B)  saturated fat intake strongly influences the rate at which he or she loses weight. 
C)  body weight is influenced primarily by environmental factors. 
D)  body fat level is genetically determined.

Question 13

In 2011-2012, almost _____ % of Americans who were 20 years of age and older were obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  25 
D)  45 
A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  25 
D)  45

Question 14

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg. Based on this information, he should consume _____ g of protein daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  110 
B)  80 
C)  140 
D)  150 
A)  110 
B)  80 
C)  140 
D)  150

Question 15

According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate 
B)  Ginseng 
C)  Coenzyme Q10 
D)  Branched chain amino acids 
A)  Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate 
B)  Ginseng 
C)  Coenzyme Q10 
D)  Branched chain amino acids

Question 16

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low. 
B)  Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable, but her body water content is higher than average. 
C)  Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman. 
D)  Tamara's body has too much fat. 
A)  Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low. 
B)  Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable, but her body water content is higher than average. 
C)  Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman. 
D)  Tamara's body has too much fat.

Question 17

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  goiter. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  breast cancer. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  goiter. 
B)  type 1 diabetes. 
C)  breast cancer. 
D)  anemia.

Question 18

People who exercise regularly are more likely to develop ____ than people who don't exercise regularly.

Accepted Answer

A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  bulimia 
C)  depression 
D)  stronger bones 
A)  type 2 diabetes 
B)  bulimia 
C)  depression 
D)  stronger bones

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  As the typical person ages, his or her metabolic rate increases slightly. 
B)  The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man. 
C)  Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue. 
D)  A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet. 
A)  As the typical person ages, his or her metabolic rate increases slightly. 
B)  The average woman has a higher metabolic rate than the average man. 
C)  Fat tissue is more metabolically active than muscle tissue. 
D)  A person can reduce his or her metabolic rate by eating a very-low-calorie diet.

Question 20

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

Accepted Answer

A)  3500 
B)  2500 
C)  1500 
D)  4500 
A)  3500 
B)  2500 
C)  1500 
D)  4500

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to other mice, a mouse that has a "thrifty metabolism"

Which of the following statements is true?

"Cellulite" is

_____ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects digestive organs.

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following formulas is the best way to estimate your total daily energy needs accurately?

Lilly's BMI is 42.3. She is disgusted with herself because she eats excessive amounts of food, even when she's not hungry. However, the idea of purging to eliminate the calories doesn't appeal to her. Based on this information, Lilly has

Marcia's BMI is 24.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.

Tim's body is shaped like a pear, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist. His body fat distribution is associated with

According to the "set point theory," a person's

In 2011-2012, almost _____ % of Americans who were 20 years of age and older were obese.

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg. Based on this information, he should consume _____ g of protein daily.

According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

People who exercise regularly are more likely to develop ____ than people who don't exercise regularly.

Which of the following statements is true?

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

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Exam 10: Nutrition for a Healthy Weight and Fit Body

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to other mice, a mouse that has a "thrifty metabolism"

Which of the following statements is true?

"Cellulite" is

_____ fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects digestive organs.

Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?

Which of the following formulas is the best way to estimate your total daily energy needs accurately?

Lilly's BMI is 42.3. She is disgusted with herself because she eats excessive amounts of food, even when she's not hungry. However, the idea of purging to eliminate the calories doesn't appeal to her. Based on this information, Lilly has

Marcia's BMI is 24.2. Based on this information, her weight is in the _____ range.

Tim's body is shaped like a pear, because his excess body fat is distributed mostly below his waist. His body fat distribution is associated with

According to the "set point theory," a person's

In 2011-2012, almost _____ % of Americans who were 20 years of age and older were obese.

Porter is an athlete who weighs 100 kg. Based on this information, he should consume _____ g of protein daily.

According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may benefit muscle recovery after intense exercise?

Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of

People who exercise regularly are more likely to develop ____ than people who don't exercise regularly.

Which of the following statements is true?

A pound of body fat provides about _____ kcal.

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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