Question 1

The optimal percentage of body fat for females younger than age 50 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30% 
A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30%

Question 2

Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins 
B)  Lipids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Water 
A)  Proteins 
B)  Lipids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Minerals 
E)  Water

Question 3

Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meats and animal products 
B)  Corn oil and olive oil 
C)  Butter and whole milk 
D)  Egg yolks 
E)  Fried foods 
A)  Meats and animal products 
B)  Corn oil and olive oil 
C)  Butter and whole milk 
D)  Egg yolks 
E)  Fried foods

Question 4

Which of the following is a criterion to identify fad diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include a wide variety of foods. 
B)  They promise ease and comfort in weight loss. 
C)  They require no special pills. 
D)  They include an activity component. 
E)  They may be safely followed for long periods of time. 
A)  They include a wide variety of foods. 
B)  They promise ease and comfort in weight loss. 
C)  They require no special pills. 
D)  They include an activity component. 
E)  They may be safely followed for long periods of time.

Question 5

Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  High fat intake 
B)  Adequate water intake 
C)  Exposure to sunlight 
D)  Decreased protein intake 
E)  Adequate rest 
A)  High fat intake 
B)  Adequate water intake 
C)  Exposure to sunlight 
D)  Decreased protein intake 
E)  Adequate rest

Question 6

Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 grams per 1000 calories 
B)  14 grams per 1000 calories 
C)  34 grams per 1000 calories 
D)  76 grams per 1000 calories 
E)  100 grams per 1000 calories 
A)  2 grams per 1000 calories 
B)  14 grams per 1000 calories 
C)  34 grams per 1000 calories 
D)  76 grams per 1000 calories 
E)  100 grams per 1000 calories

Question 7

Which of the following are natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamins 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Carbohydrates 
E)  Triglycerides 
A)  Vitamins 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Carbohydrates 
E)  Triglycerides

Question 8

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that is often used in assessing nutritional levels is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  skinfold test 
B)  specific gravity test 
C)  calorie 
D)  body mass index 
E)  muscle mass test 
A)  skinfold test 
B)  specific gravity test 
C)  calorie 
D)  body mass index 
E)  muscle mass test

Question 9

An autoimmune reaction to gluten is ______ disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An autoimmune reaction to gluten is ______...

Question 10

Another name for vitamin C is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carotene 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  niacin 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  calciferol 
A)  carotene 
B)  ascorbic acid 
C)  niacin 
D)  riboflavin 
E)  calciferol

Question 11

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals 
A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Minerals

Question 12

A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fat-related substance produced by the liver...

Question 13

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feeling out of control while eating 
B)  Cessation of menstruation 
C)  Eating large quantities of food in a short period, followed by purging 
D)  Buying and consuming large quantities of food 
E)  Erosion of tooth enamel 
A)  Feeling out of control while eating 
B)  Cessation of menstruation 
C)  Eating large quantities of food in a short period, followed by purging 
D)  Buying and consuming large quantities of food 
E)  Erosion of tooth enamel

Question 14

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Water 
A)  Protein 
B)  Fat 
C)  Minerals 
D)  Vitamins 
E)  Water

Question 15

Which of the following are saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corn and safflower oils 
B)  Peanut and canola oils 
C)  Sunflower and olive oils 
D)  Coconut and palm oils 
E)  Soya oils and vegetable shortenings 
A)  Corn and safflower oils 
B)  Peanut and canola oils 
C)  Sunflower and olive oils 
D)  Coconut and palm oils 
E)  Soya oils and vegetable shortenings

Question 16

The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

Accepted Answer

behavior m

Question 17

Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods 
B)  Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods 
C)  Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control 
D)  Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising 
E)  Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition 
A)  Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods 
B)  Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods 
C)  Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control 
D)  Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising 
E)  Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition

Question 18

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30% 
A)  10% to 14% 
B)  12% to 19% 
C)  14% to 23% 
D)  16% to 25% 
E)  18% to 30%

Question 19

Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and are absorbed through the digestive system are either water-soluble or fat-soluble ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organic substances that are essential for normal...

Question 20

Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb." 
B)  "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." 
C)  "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." 
D)  "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." 
E)  "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months." 
A)  "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb." 
B)  "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." 
C)  "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." 
D)  "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." 
E)  "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months."

Exam 55: Nutrition and Health

The optimal percentage of body fat for females younger than age 50 is ____.

Which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel?

Which of the following contain unsaturated fats?

Which of the following is a criterion to identify fad diets?

Which of the following is essential for fiber to work properly in the body?

Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults?

Which of the following are natural, inorganic substances the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues and carry on life functions?

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that is often used in assessing nutritional levels is the ____.

An autoimmune reaction to gluten is ______ disease.

Another name for vitamin C is ____.

Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissue?

A fat-related substance produced by the liver that can also be obtained through animal-based foods and is the structural basis for all steroid hormones and vitamin D is ________.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of anorexia nervosa?

After the body's carbohydrate reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn?

Which of the following are saturated fats?

The ________ aspect of weight loss includes methods such as keeping a food diary to pinpoint overeating patterns, controlling the stimuli associated with overeating, and providing rewards for successful behavior.

Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?

What is the optimal percentage of body fat for a 55-year-old male?

Organic substances that are essential for normal body growth and maintenance and are absorbed through the digestive system are either water-soluble or fat-soluble ________.

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