Question 1

Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total cholesterol  60 mg/dl 
C)  Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ˜ 100 mg/dl 
D)  Triglycerides < 150 mg/dl 
A)  Total cholesterol  60 mg/dl 
C)  Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ˜ 100 mg/dl 
D)  Triglycerides < 150 mg/dl

Question 2

Obesity for adults is defined as a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The exercise guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations all recommend ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same amount of physical activity daily 
B)  the same intensity of physical activity daily 
C)  the same type of physical activity to achieve fitness 
D)  regular, lifelong physical activity 
A)  the same amount of physical activity daily 
B)  the same intensity of physical activity daily 
C)  the same type of physical activity to achieve fitness 
D)  regular, lifelong physical activity

Question 4

On average, men and African American women have approximately 20% greater bone density than Caucasian women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Risk for premature mortality for a person with a BMI of 23 is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero 
B)  low 
C)  moderate 
D)  high 
A)  zero 
B)  low 
C)  moderate 
D)  high

Question 6

The Health at Every Size movement does not support the use of weight-loss diets unless the individual is severely obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What did Dr. Sheehan mean when we wrote, "Everyone is an athlete"?

Accepted Answer

Dr. George Sheehan, a cardiologist and r

Question 8

A decrease in body fat can disrupt the normal signaling of adipokines, hormone-like substances secreted from adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When compared to recommendations made for other chronic diseases, the diet and exercise recommendations made for preventing lifestyle-related cancers are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  similar 
B)  different in many respects 
C)  substantially different 
D)  in opposition to other recommendations 
A)  similar 
B)  different in many respects 
C)  substantially different 
D)  in opposition to other recommendations

Question 10

Specific Activity Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services state that children and adolescents (ages 6-17) should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  not engage in any vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise 
B)  do 1 hour or more a day of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity 
C)  do 2 hours or more a day of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity 
D)  do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 1 hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or a combination of these 
A)  not engage in any vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise 
B)  do 1 hour or more a day of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity 
C)  do 2 hours or more a day of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity 
D)  do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 1 hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or a combination of these

Question 11

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which weight loss plan is also known as the 40-30-30 diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet 
A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet

Question 13

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once.
a.Atkins diet
b.Zone diet
c.Ornish diet
d.Weight Watchers
-Also referred to as the 40-30-30 diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the weight-loss plan...

Question 14

Which is the best description of insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pancreas fails to produce insulin due to damage to alpha cells. 
B)  The pancreas produces insulin but fails to secrete a sufficient amount when blood glucose is high. 
C)  The pancreas secretes insulin, it is ineffective because body cells are insensitive to it action. 
D)  The pancreas secretes glucagon instead of insulin in response to high blood glucose. 
A)  The pancreas fails to produce insulin due to damage to alpha cells. 
B)  The pancreas produces insulin but fails to secrete a sufficient amount when blood glucose is high. 
C)  The pancreas secretes insulin, it is ineffective because body cells are insensitive to it action. 
D)  The pancreas secretes glucagon instead of insulin in response to high blood glucose.

Question 15

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in those with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  metabolic syndrome 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  type 2 diabetes 
D)  metabolic syndrome

Question 17

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet 
A)  Atkins diet 
B)  Ornish diet 
C)  Weight Watchers diet 
D)  Zone diet

Question 18

For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol and monounsaturated fats. 
B)  monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 
C)  cholesterol and sugar. 
D)  saturated and trans fats. 
A)  cholesterol and monounsaturated fats. 
B)  monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 
C)  cholesterol and sugar. 
D)  saturated and trans fats.

Question 20

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once.
a.Atkins diet
b.Zone diet
c.Ornish diet
d.Weight Watchers
-Goals include prevention and reversal of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the weight-loss plan...

Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

Obesity for adults is defined as a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9.

The exercise guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations all recommend ____.

On average, men and African American women have approximately 20% greater bone density than Caucasian women.

Risk for premature mortality for a person with a BMI of 23 is ____.

The Health at Every Size movement does not support the use of weight-loss diets unless the individual is severely obese.

What did Dr. Sheehan mean when we wrote, "Everyone is an athlete"?

A decrease in body fat can disrupt the normal signaling of adipokines, hormone-like substances secreted from adipose tissue.

When compared to recommendations made for other chronic diseases, the diet and exercise recommendations made for preventing lifestyle-related cancers are ____.

Specific Activity Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services state that children and adolescents (ages 6-17) should ____.

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Which weight loss plan is also known as the 40-30-30 diet?

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Also referred to as the 40-30-30 diet.

Which is the best description of insulin resistance?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in those with ____.

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.

An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Goals include prevention and reversal of heart disease.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

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Exam 13: Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health

Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

Obesity for adults is defined as a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9.

The exercise guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations all recommend ____.

On average, men and African American women have approximately 20% greater bone density than Caucasian women.

Risk for premature mortality for a person with a BMI of 23 is ____.

The Health at Every Size movement does not support the use of weight-loss diets unless the individual is severely obese.

What did Dr. Sheehan mean when we wrote, "Everyone is an athlete"?

A decrease in body fat can disrupt the normal signaling of adipokines, hormone-like substances secreted from adipose tissue.

When compared to recommendations made for other chronic diseases, the diet and exercise recommendations made for preventing lifestyle-related cancers are ____.

Specific Activity Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services state that children and adolescents (ages 6-17) should ____.

Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging.

Which weight loss plan is also known as the 40-30-30 diet?

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Also referred to as the 40-30-30 diet.

Which is the best description of insulin resistance?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in those with ____.

Which weight-loss plan induces ketosis?

For an individual with metabolic syndrome, becoming more physically active will have a positive effect but only if it results in weight loss.

An increase in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is most likely to occur with a diet high in:

Match the statement with the weight-loss plan it describes. Answers may be used more than once. a.Atkins diet b.Zone diet c.Ornish diet d.Weight Watchers -Goals include prevention and reversal of heart disease.

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Defining and Measuring Energy

Energy Systems and Exercise

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fats

Water and Electrolytes

Vitamins

Minerals

Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second

Weight and Body Composition

Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes

Filters