Question 1

The major factors underlying the development of metabolic syndrome are ____.

Accepted Answer

A) age and gender 
B) family history and cardiovascular fitness 
C) hypertension and cigarette smoking 
D) obesity and insulin resistance 
A) age and gender 
B) family history and cardiovascular fitness 
C) hypertension and cigarette smoking 
D) obesity and insulin resistance D

Question 2

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. D

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 A

Question 4

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 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Emphasizes the glycemic effect of carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Atkins diet and Ornish diet and Zone is...

Question 6

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 7

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 8

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Common symptoms in individuals with type 2 diabetes include ____.

Accepted Answer

A) hypoglycemia and hypoinsulinemia 
B) hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinemia 
C) hyperglycemia and hypoinsulinemia 
D) hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia 
A) hypoglycemia and hypoinsulinemia 
B) hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinemia 
C) hyperglycemia and hypoinsulinemia 
D) hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia

Question 10

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 11

In the United States, ________ of all adults are overweight or obese. (Please supply a fraction for your answer.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States, ________ of all...

Question 12

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasizes changing one's lifestyle, including a total diet that is energy balanced and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasizes changing one's...

Question 13

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 14

Physiological changes and food intake behavior are primarily controlled by the hypothalamus on both a short-term and long-term basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Emphasis on high-fiber carbohydrate foods.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Ornish diet and Atkins diet and Weight is...

Question 18

On average, the bone density of men and African Americans is approximately ____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 65% 
A) 5% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 65%

Question 19

Studies have shown that regular endurance training ____.

Accepted Answer

A) eliminates the risk for becoming hypertensive 
B) reduces the risk for becoming hypertensive 
C) increases the risk for becoming hypertensive 
D) has no effect on risk for becoming hypertensive 
A) eliminates the risk for becoming hypertensive 
B) reduces the risk for becoming hypertensive 
C) increases the risk for becoming hypertensive 
D) has no effect on risk for becoming hypertensive

Question 20

Which of the following is least likely to be a major risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Cigarette smoking 
B) Hypertension 
C) Low total blood cholesterol concentration 
D) Low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol 
A) Cigarette smoking 
B) Hypertension 
C) Low total blood cholesterol concentration 
D) Low concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

The major factors underlying the development of metabolic syndrome are ____.

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

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

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

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

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

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Common symptoms in individuals with type 2 diabetes include ____.

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

In the United States, ________ of all adults are overweight or obese. (Please supply a fraction for your answer.)

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasizes changing one's lifestyle, including a total diet that is energy balanced and ________.

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

Physiological changes and food intake behavior are primarily controlled by the hypothalamus on both a short-term and long-term basis.

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

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

On average, the bone density of men and African Americans is approximately ____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Studies have shown that regular endurance training ____.

Which of the following is least likely to be a major risk factor for 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

The major factors underlying the development of metabolic syndrome are ____.

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

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

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

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

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

There is a strong inverse relationship between physical activity and premature mortality.

Common symptoms in individuals with type 2 diabetes include ____.

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

In the United States, ________ of all adults are overweight or obese. (Please supply a fraction for your answer.)

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasizes changing one's lifestyle, including a total diet that is energy balanced and ________.

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

Physiological changes and food intake behavior are primarily controlled by the hypothalamus on both a short-term and long-term basis.

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

Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive.

On average, the bone density of men and African Americans is approximately ____ greater than that of Caucasian women.

Studies have shown that regular endurance training ____.

Which of the following is least likely to be a major risk factor for 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