Question 1

The production of glucose from protein or fat is called:

Accepted Answer

A) glyconeogenesis. 
B) gluconeogenesis. 
C) glycolysis . 
D) glycogenolysis. 
E) triglycerolysis . 
A) glyconeogenesis. 
B) gluconeogenesis. 
C) glycolysis . 
D) glycogenolysis. 
E) triglycerolysis .

Question 2

Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles when:

Accepted Answer

A) excessive fat is present in the blood. 
B) vigorous muscular activity has just ended. 
C) excessive glucose is present in the blood. 
D) excessive cholesterol is present in the blood. 
E) there is not enough glucose present in the blood. 
A) excessive fat is present in the blood. 
B) vigorous muscular activity has just ended. 
C) excessive glucose is present in the blood. 
D) excessive cholesterol is present in the blood. 
E) there is not enough glucose present in the blood.

Question 3

Alcohol contributes to obesity because it:

Accepted Answer

A) diminishes the body's use of fat for fuel . 
B) has as many kcalories as fat. 
C) increases appetite. 
D) encourages storage of body protein. 
E) stimulates the pancreas to release insulin. 
A) diminishes the body's use of fat for fuel . 
B) has as many kcalories as fat. 
C) increases appetite. 
D) encourages storage of body protein. 
E) stimulates the pancreas to release insulin.

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: energy metabolism

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the metabolic breakdown of glucose into two is...

Question 5

Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: deamination

Accepted Answer

The Answer of 35.0 inches or more and the principal is...

Question 7

Explain why excessive abdominal fat appears to increase the risk of chronic disease. ​

Accepted Answer

One explanation for why fat in the abdom

Question 8

One of the goals of the dietary plan to treat bulimia is to help clients:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease control . 
B) restrict kcalorie intake. 
C) restore nutritional health. 
D) develop a set pattern of menus. 
E) minimize osteoporotic effects. 
A) decrease control . 
B) restrict kcalorie intake. 
C) restore nutritional health. 
D) develop a set pattern of menus. 
E) minimize osteoporotic effects.

Question 9

About _____% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​33 
B) ​42 
C) ​57 
D) ​68 
E) ​85 
A) ​33 
B) ​42 
C) ​57 
D) ​68 
E) ​85

Question 10

Explain how the body maintains its constant normal temperature of 98.6° F. ​

Accepted Answer

The cells of each organ conduct metaboli

Question 11

The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

Accepted Answer

A) the elderly are malnourished. 
B) fat mass in the body decreases. 
C) digestive efficiency declines. 
D) lean body mass diminishes. 
E) disease stressors are diminished. 
A) the elderly are malnourished. 
B) fat mass in the body decreases. 
C) digestive efficiency declines. 
D) lean body mass diminishes. 
E) disease stressors are diminished.

Question 12

When carbohydrate consumption is in excess of body needs, the excess glucose is:

Accepted Answer

A) not absorbed from the small intestine . 
B) excreted in the feces. 
C) stored as glycogen and fat . 
D) stored as glycogen only. 
E) stored temporarily as ATP. 
A) not absorbed from the small intestine . 
B) excreted in the feces. 
C) stored as glycogen and fat . 
D) stored as glycogen only. 
E) stored temporarily as ATP.

Question 13

Energy is stored in the body for future use as:

Accepted Answer

A) triglycerides. 
B) glycerol. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) lecithin. 
E) ATP. 
A) triglycerides. 
B) glycerol. 
C) fatty acids. 
D) lecithin. 
E) ATP.

Question 14

Which criterion is not required for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? ​

Accepted Answer

A) refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimal normal weight for age and height 
B) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight 
C) undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation 
D) recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain 
E) distorted body image that overestimates body fatness 
A) refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimal normal weight for age and height 
B) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight 
C) undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation 
D) recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain 
E) distorted body image that overestimates body fatness

Question 15

The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate is called:

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism . 
B) glycolysis. 
C) lipolysis . 
D) gluconeogenesis. 
E) ketosis . 
A) metabolism . 
B) glycolysis. 
C) lipolysis . 
D) gluconeogenesis. 
E) ketosis .

Question 16

Which statement is characteristic of the effect of alcohol on body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol yields no energy, so it does not affect body weight. 
B) Alcohol is low in kcalories and has very little effect on body weight. 
C) Alcohol slows down the body's use of fat, causing more fat to be stored. 
D) Alcohol speeds up the body's metabolism and discourages the storage of body fat. 
E) Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, which encourages binge eating. 
A) Alcohol yields no energy, so it does not affect body weight. 
B) Alcohol is low in kcalories and has very little effect on body weight. 
C) Alcohol slows down the body's use of fat, causing more fat to be stored. 
D) Alcohol speeds up the body's metabolism and discourages the storage of body fat. 
E) Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, which encourages binge eating.

Question 17

Men generally have a higher BMR than women because:

Accepted Answer

A) women have less lean body mass . 
B) women tend to eat less. 
C) men tend to eat more. 
D) men have less lean body mass. 
E) women tend to eat more. 
A) women have less lean body mass . 
B) women tend to eat less. 
C) men tend to eat more. 
D) men have less lean body mass. 
E) women tend to eat more.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: catabolic reaction

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a 6-carbon compound and a 3-carbon compound is...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: waist size indicating risk in men

Accepted Answer

The Answer of BMI of 18.5-24.9 and an estimation of is...

Question 20

BMR is lowest during:

Accepted Answer

A) pregnancy. 
B) physical activity. 
C) sleep. 
D) sedentary activity . 
E) focused thinking, like test-taking. 
A) pregnancy. 
B) physical activity. 
C) sleep. 
D) sedentary activity . 
E) focused thinking, like test-taking.

Exam 6: Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

The production of glucose from protein or fat is called:

Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles when:

Alcohol contributes to obesity because it:

Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient. ​

Explain why excessive abdominal fat appears to increase the risk of chronic disease. ​

One of the goals of the dietary plan to treat bulimia is to help clients:

About _____% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. ​

Explain how the body maintains its constant normal temperature of 98.6° F. ​

The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because:

When carbohydrate consumption is in excess of body needs, the excess glucose is:

Energy is stored in the body for future use as:

Which criterion is not required for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? ​

The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate is called:

Which statement is characteristic of the effect of alcohol on body weight?

Men generally have a higher BMR than women because:

BMR is lowest during:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Fat can be made from an excess of any energy-yielding nutrient.

Explain why excessive abdominal fat appears to increase the risk of chronic disease.

About _____% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.

Explain how the body maintains its constant normal temperature of 98.6° F.

Which criterion is not required for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?