Question 1

What is body mass index (BMI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have 
B)  A method of measuring body composition 
C)  A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health 
D)  A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio 
A)  A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have 
B)  A method of measuring body composition 
C)  A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health 
D)  A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio

Question 2

Of the following, which contributes most to causes of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive alcohol intake 
B)  Poor diet and lack of exercise 
C)  Motor vehicle accidents 
D)  Microbial agents 
A)  Excessive alcohol intake 
B)  Poor diet and lack of exercise 
C)  Motor vehicle accidents 
D)  Microbial agents

Question 3

The nutrition guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamentally the same, but recommendations vary 
B)  fundamentally the same, with the same recommendations 
C)  fundamentally different from each other 
D)  in opposition with each other 
A)  fundamentally the same, but recommendations vary 
B)  fundamentally the same, with the same recommendations 
C)  fundamentally different from each other 
D)  in opposition with each other

Question 4

"Good" cholesterol is a term used to describe cholesterol that is attached to high-density lipoproteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chronic diseases can begin in infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Choose one chronic disease (cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, lifestyle-related cancers, or osteoporosis) and explain the following in detail: 1) its definition, 2) its prevalence, 3) its cause(s), 4) the role of diet and exercise in prevention, and 5) the role of diet and exercise in treatment.
Answer Key

Accepted Answer

I choose hypertension for this question.

Question 7

Which of the following contains the largest amount of "heart healthy" fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palm oil 
B)  Fish oil 
C)  Egg 
D)  Red meat 
A)  Palm oil 
B)  Fish oil 
C)  Egg 
D)  Red meat

Question 8

_____ is a hormone produced by fat cells and plays an important role in long-term energy balance and weight maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin 
B)  Adrenaline 
C)  Ghrelin 
D)  Serotonin 
A)  Leptin 
B)  Adrenaline 
C)  Ghrelin 
D)  Serotonin

Question 9

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
-Moderate amount of protein, mostly from plant sources.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Increased body fat disrupts the normal signaling of hormone-like substances, called ________, and is associated with an inflammatory response throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increased body fat disrupts the normal signaling...

Question 11

Strong scientific evidence suggests that diets high in ____ increase heart disease risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  trans fatty acids 
B)  monounsaturated fats 
C)  polyunsaturated fats 
D)  omega-6 and -9 fatty acids 
A)  trans fatty acids 
B)  monounsaturated fats 
C)  polyunsaturated fats 
D)  omega-6 and -9 fatty acids

Question 12

Approximately one-third of the people who die in the United States each year die from chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Epidemiological studies have determined there is a strong ________ relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Epidemiological studies have determined there is a...

Question 14

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin 
B)  has a strong insulin-like effect and stimulates glucose uptake into muscles 
C)  helps repair the alpha cells in the pancreas 
D)  improves aerobic fitness 
A)  stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin 
B)  has a strong insulin-like effect and stimulates glucose uptake into muscles 
C)  helps repair the alpha cells in the pancreas 
D)  improves aerobic fitness

Question 15

Many older adults in the U.S. are inactive, are overweight or obese, have low bone mineral density, and suffer from one or more chronic diseases. Explain the changes that are inevitable with aging and those that are not.

Accepted Answer

As people age, there are certain changes

Question 16

In individuals with type 2 diabetes, both carbohydrate and fat metabolism are abnormal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  happy personality and the absence of depression 
B)  larger than normal organ size 
C)  tendency to store excess fat in the lower body 
D)  larger bone structure 
A)  happy personality and the absence of depression 
B)  larger than normal organ size 
C)  tendency to store excess fat in the lower body 
D)  larger bone structure

Question 18

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
-Reduces caloric intake indirectly through the points system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

There is an inevitable decline in physical activity as people age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At what age does peak bone mineral density occur (assuming that calcium intake is adequate)?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 years 
B)  20 to 35 years 
C)  35 to 60 years 
D)  After age 60 
A)  10 to 20 years 
B)  20 to 35 years 
C)  35 to 60 years 
D)  After age 60

What is body mass index (BMI)?

Of the following, which contributes most to causes of death in the United States?

The nutrition guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations are ____.

"Good" cholesterol is a term used to describe cholesterol that is attached to high-density lipoproteins.

Chronic diseases can begin in infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.

Which of the following contains the largest amount of "heart healthy" fats?

_____ is a hormone produced by fat cells and plays an important role in long-term energy balance and weight maintenance.

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 -Moderate amount of protein, mostly from plant sources.

Increased body fat disrupts the normal signaling of hormone-like substances, called ________, and is associated with an inflammatory response throughout the body.

Strong scientific evidence suggests that diets high in ____ increase heart disease risk.

Approximately one-third of the people who die in the United States each year die from chronic diseases.

Epidemiological studies have determined there is a strong ________ relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it ____.

Many older adults in the U.S. are inactive, are overweight or obese, have low bone mineral density, and suffer from one or more chronic diseases. Explain the changes that are inevitable with aging and those that are not.

In individuals with type 2 diabetes, both carbohydrate and fat metabolism are abnormal.

The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to a ____.

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 -Reduces caloric intake indirectly through the points system.

There is an inevitable decline in physical activity as people age.

At what age does peak bone mineral density occur (assuming that calcium intake is adequate)?

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

What is body mass index (BMI)?

Of the following, which contributes most to causes of death in the United States?

The nutrition guidelines outlined by various health-related organizations are ____.

"Good" cholesterol is a term used to describe cholesterol that is attached to high-density lipoproteins.

Chronic diseases can begin in infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.

Which of the following contains the largest amount of "heart healthy" fats?

_____ is a hormone produced by fat cells and plays an important role in long-term energy balance and weight maintenance.

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 -Moderate amount of protein, mostly from plant sources.

Increased body fat disrupts the normal signaling of hormone-like substances, called ________, and is associated with an inflammatory response throughout the body.

Strong scientific evidence suggests that diets high in ____ increase heart disease risk.

Approximately one-third of the people who die in the United States each year die from chronic diseases.

Epidemiological studies have determined there is a strong ________ relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Exercise is effective for those with type 2 diabetes because it ____.

Many older adults in the U.S. are inactive, are overweight or obese, have low bone mineral density, and suffer from one or more chronic diseases. Explain the changes that are inevitable with aging and those that are not.

In individuals with type 2 diabetes, both carbohydrate and fat metabolism are abnormal.

The most likely reason that some severely obese individuals do not manifest any of the common obesity-related chronic diseases is due to a ____.

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 -Reduces caloric intake indirectly through the points system.

There is an inevitable decline in physical activity as people age.

At what age does peak bone mineral density occur (assuming that calcium intake is adequate)?

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