Question 1

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                        Premises: Emphasizes monounsaturated fats because of their influence on the production of eicosanoids.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 
B) High-density lipoprotein cholesterol > 60 mg\dl 
C) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ˜ 100 mg\dl 
D) Triglycerides 
A) Total cholesterol 
B) High-density lipoprotein cholesterol > 60 mg\dl 
C) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ˜ 100 mg\dl 
D) Triglycerides

Question 3

Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease appetite 
B) stimulate appetite 
C) induce a feeling of satiety 
D) breakdown food 
A) decrease appetite 
B) stimulate appetite 
C) induce a feeling of satiety 
D) breakdown food

Question 4

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 5

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                        Premises: Low fiber intake.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Weight Watchers and Zone diet and Atkins is...

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiovascular disease 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Upper respiratory tract infection 
D) Osteoporosis 
A) Cardiovascular disease 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Upper respiratory tract infection 
D) Osteoporosis

Question 8

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which weight-loss plan is known for its support system?

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 10

One way to decrease cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet is to reduce the intake of saturated fats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Health at Every Size movement would least likely support the use of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) behavior change models 
B) laboratory tests to determine metabolic fitness 
C) weight-loss diets 
D) therapy 
A) behavior change models 
B) laboratory tests to determine metabolic fitness 
C) weight-loss diets 
D) therapy

Question 12

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 13

What percentage of adults in the United States are overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

A) 36% 
B) 52% 
C) 68% 
D) 83% 
A) 36% 
B) 52% 
C) 68% 
D) 83%

Question 14

Low bone mineral density with structural deterioration is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) osteomalacia 
B) osteopenia 
C) osteoporosis 
D) osteoarthritis 
A) osteomalacia 
B) osteopenia 
C) osteoporosis 
D) osteoarthritis

Question 15

Studies show that the most important characteristic of any weight-loss diet for obese, sedentary individuals is the restriction of energy intake, not the carbohydrate, protein, or fat distribution of the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Dr. George Sheehan, a cardiologist and r

Question 17

One-third of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with poor diet, inactivity, and excess body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Nutrition guidelines and recommendations concerning fat intake are standardized across organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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                        Premises: Moderate amount of protein, mostly from plant sources.

Accepted Answer

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

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

Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____.

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

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

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

Which weight-loss plan is known for its support system?

One way to decrease cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet is to reduce the intake of saturated fats.

The Health at Every Size movement would least likely support the use of ____.

Which is the best description of insulin resistance?

What percentage of adults in the United States are overweight or obese?

Low bone mineral density with structural deterioration is known as ____.

Studies show that the most important characteristic of any weight-loss diet for obese, sedentary individuals is the restriction of energy intake, not the carbohydrate, protein, or fat distribution of the diet.

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

One-third of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with poor diet, inactivity, and excess body weight.

Nutrition guidelines and recommendations concerning fat intake are standardized across organizations.

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.

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?

Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____.

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

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

Which of the following is least likely a chronic disease?

Type 2 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.

Which weight-loss plan is known for its support system?

One way to decrease cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet is to reduce the intake of saturated fats.

The Health at Every Size movement would least likely support the use of ____.

Which is the best description of insulin resistance?

What percentage of adults in the United States are overweight or obese?

Low bone mineral density with structural deterioration is known as ____.

Studies show that the most important characteristic of any weight-loss diet for obese, sedentary individuals is the restriction of energy intake, not the carbohydrate, protein, or fat distribution of the diet.

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

One-third of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are associated with poor diet, inactivity, and excess body weight.

Nutrition guidelines and recommendations concerning fat intake are standardized across organizations.

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.

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