Question 1

The integrated response to the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food that initiates or delays eating is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The integrated response to the sight, smell,...

Question 2

Running at 9 mph expends 0.103 kcalories per pound per minute. About how many kcalories will a 120-pound woman expend during a 30-minute run?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  309 
C)  370 
D)  730 
E)  903 
A)  13 
B)  309 
C)  370 
D)  730 
E)  903

Question 3

Which food component has the lowest thermic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  minerals 
A)  alcohol 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  carbohydrate 
E)  minerals

Question 4

Body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10% 
B)  18-21% 
C)  22-30% 
D)  32-40% 
E)  41-47% 
A)  5-10% 
B)  18-21% 
C)  22-30% 
D)  32-40% 
E)  41-47%

Question 5

The amount of energy that the human body derives from foods is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  basal metabolism 
B)  food combustion 
C)  bomb calorimetry value 
D)  physiological fuel value 
E)  psychological fuel value 
A)  basal metabolism 
B)  food combustion 
C)  bomb calorimetry value 
D)  physiological fuel value 
E)  psychological fuel value

Question 6

Signs of illness, diminished work capacity, and poor reproductive function become apparent when the BMI is below ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  17 
D)  18.5 
E)  20 
A)  12 
B)  14 
C)  17 
D)  18.5 
E)  20

Question 7

The generation of heat is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The generation of heat is ____________________....

Question 8

Why is the body mass index a good method for assessing healthy weight? What two valuable pieces of information for assessing disease risk does it overlook?

Accepted Answer

A range of healthy body weights has been

Question 9

Research shows that ________ of women have suffered from anorexia nervosa at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1% 
B)  2% 
C)  3.5% 
D)  5% 
E)  10% 
A)  less than 1% 
B)  2% 
C)  3.5% 
D)  5% 
E)  10%

Question 10

Imagine that Tom, a 51-year-old man, breaks his foot and is nonambulatory for 8 weeks. What term describes the increase in Tom's energy expenditures?

Accepted Answer

A)  febrile hyperthermia 
B)  physical hyperthermia 
C)  specific thermogenesis 
D)  adaptive thermogenesis 
E)  stress hyperthermia 
A)  febrile hyperthermia 
B)  physical hyperthermia 
C)  specific thermogenesis 
D)  adaptive thermogenesis 
E)  stress hyperthermia

Question 11

Which term refers to fat stored within the abdominal cavity in association with the internal abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral fat 
B)  subcutaneous fat 
C)  waist fat 
D)  dual fat 
E)  ectopic fat 
A)  visceral fat 
B)  subcutaneous fat 
C)  waist fat 
D)  dual fat 
E)  ectopic fat

Question 12

How is chronic inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation accompanies obesity

Question 13

Which of the following parameters are essential to compute a woman's BMR?

Accepted Answer

A)  body fat, height, and age 
B)  body weight, height, and age 
C)  physical activity level, body weight, and height 
D)  energy intake, physical activity level, and body weight 
E)  physical activity and age 
A)  body fat, height, and age 
B)  body weight, height, and age 
C)  physical activity level, body weight, and height 
D)  energy intake, physical activity level, and body weight 
E)  physical activity and age

Question 14

Harper is a teenaged competitive gymnast who has spent years restricting her eating habits to appear lean in her team leotard. What adverse consequences of Harper's disordered eating habits are likely?

Accepted Answer

A prolonged, inadequate energy intake ha

Question 15

What is the first treatment objective when treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  stop weight loss 
B)  eat foods with a lower energy density at first 
C)  decrease physical activity 
D)  eat foods with higher fiber content 
E)  decrease fat intake 
A)  stop weight loss 
B)  eat foods with a lower energy density at first 
C)  decrease physical activity 
D)  eat foods with higher fiber content 
E)  decrease fat intake

Question 16

The body minus its fat is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The body minus its fat is called...

Question 17

Which of the following represents the BMI of a person classified as obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  18.5 
C)  22 
D)  27 
E)  34 
A)  15 
B)  18.5 
C)  22 
D)  27 
E)  34

Question 18

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ________inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  29 
C)  35 
D)  42 
E)  55 inches 
A)  26 
B)  29 
C)  35 
D)  42 
E)  55 inches

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the resting metabolic rate is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It measures energy use for a person at rest in a comfortable setting. 
B)  It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to physical activity. 
C)  It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to recent food intake. 
D)  It is easier to determine than the BMR. 
E)  It typically is slightly lower than the BMR. 
A)  It measures energy use for a person at rest in a comfortable setting. 
B)  It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to physical activity. 
C)  It is less stringent than the BMR in regard to recent food intake. 
D)  It is easier to determine than the BMR. 
E)  It typically is slightly lower than the BMR.

Question 20

What are some health risks for those who are underweight?

Accepted Answer

An underweight person, especially an old

Exam 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition

The integrated response to the sight, smell, thought, or taste of food that initiates or delays eating is called "________."

Running at 9 mph expends 0.103 kcalories per pound per minute. About how many kcalories will a 120-pound woman expend during a 30-minute run?

Which food component has the lowest thermic effect?

Body fat content for normal-weight men 20-39 years of age should be ________.

The amount of energy that the human body derives from foods is known as the ____.

Signs of illness, diminished work capacity, and poor reproductive function become apparent when the BMI is below ________.

The generation of heat is ____________________.

Why is the body mass index a good method for assessing healthy weight? What two valuable pieces of information for assessing disease risk does it overlook?

Research shows that ________ of women have suffered from anorexia nervosa at some point in their lives.

Imagine that Tom, a 51-year-old man, breaks his foot and is nonambulatory for 8 weeks. What term describes the increase in Tom's energy expenditures?

Which term refers to fat stored within the abdominal cavity in association with the internal abdominal organs?

How is chronic inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome?

Which of the following parameters are essential to compute a woman's BMR?

Harper is a teenaged competitive gymnast who has spent years restricting her eating habits to appear lean in her team leotard. What adverse consequences of Harper's disordered eating habits are likely?

What is the first treatment objective when treating a patient with anorexia nervosa?

The body minus its fat is called "________."

Which of the following represents the BMI of a person classified as obese?

A high risk of weight-related health problems is seen in women whose waist circumference begins to exceed ________inches.

Which of the following statements about the resting metabolic rate is FALSE?

What are some health risks for those who are underweight?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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