Question 1

BMR relates directly to age and sex, averaging 5% to 10% lower in women than in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During activities ranging from rest to moderate aerobic activity, the RQ always reflects the oxidation of pure carbohydrate or pure fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An individual's caloric intake equals the sum of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  energy from fats and carbohydrates 
B)  all energy consumed 
C)  energy from protein and fat 
D)  all nonnutrients consumed 
A)  energy from fats and carbohydrates 
B)  all energy consumed 
C)  energy from protein and fat 
D)  all nonnutrients consumed

Question 4

The respiratory quotient (RQ).

Accepted Answer

A)  O2 produced/CO2 consumed 
B)  CO2 produced/N2 consumed 
C)  O2 produced/O2 consumed 
D)  CO2 produced/O2 consumed 
A)  O2 produced/CO2 consumed 
B)  CO2 produced/N2 consumed 
C)  O2 produced/O2 consumed 
D)  CO2 produced/O2 consumed

Question 5

In a bomb calorimeter, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  water absorbs the liberated heat 
B)  the food being tested must first be transaminated 
C)  the food being tested must first be oxidized 
D)  hydrogen is released and captured in the bomb 
A)  water absorbs the liberated heat 
B)  the food being tested must first be transaminated 
C)  the food being tested must first be oxidized 
D)  hydrogen is released and captured in the bomb

Question 6

Carbohydrates are readily available and easily metabolized by muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The BMR is usually decreased with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

RQ calculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  CO2 produced × O2 consumed 
B)  CO2 produced × O2 consumed × N2 correction factor 
C)  CO2 produced ÷ O2 consumed 
D)  O2 consumed ÷ CO2 produced 
A)  CO2 produced × O2 consumed 
B)  CO2 produced × O2 consumed × N2 correction factor 
C)  CO2 produced ÷ O2 consumed 
D)  O2 consumed ÷ CO2 produced

Question 9

Two types of indirect calorimetry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitrogen analysis and oxygen analysis 
B)  Closed-circuit and direct 
C)  Closed-circuit and open-circuit 
D)  Bomb and closed-circuit 
A)  Nitrogen analysis and oxygen analysis 
B)  Closed-circuit and direct 
C)  Closed-circuit and open-circuit 
D)  Bomb and closed-circuit

Question 10

Dietary fiber reduces the coefficient of digestibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All energy-releasing reactions in the body ultimately depend on __________ use.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  iron 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  calcium 
A)  oxygen 
B)  iron 
C)  nitrogen 
D)  calcium

Question 12

Net metabolizable energy value of typically consumed foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wingate 
B)  Krebs 
C)  Cori 
D)  Atwater 
A)  Wingate 
B)  Krebs 
C)  Cori 
D)  Atwater

Question 13

Respiratory quotient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Applies to vitamin and combustion 
B)  Approximately 0.70 for lipid combustion 
C)  Only infers macronutrient metabolism during intense activity 
D)  Averages approximately 1.20 for carbohydrate combustion 
A)  Applies to vitamin and combustion 
B)  Approximately 0.70 for lipid combustion 
C)  Only infers macronutrient metabolism during intense activity 
D)  Averages approximately 1.20 for carbohydrate combustion

Question 14

Only indirect calorimetry can directly estimate the power and capacity of the different energy systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most common proteins contain approximately 16% nitrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nitrogen excretion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Measured when carbohydrate metabolizes 
B)  Measured when protein metabolizes 
C)  Only occurs in steady-rate activity 
D)  Does not occur in humans 
A)  Measured when carbohydrate metabolizes 
B)  Measured when protein metabolizes 
C)  Only occurs in steady-rate activity 
D)  Does not occur in humans

Question 17

Nonprotein RQ assumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein is only used during rest. 
B)  Protein contributes 25% to total energy expenditure. 
C)  The metabolic mixture comprises only carbohydrate and fat. 
D)  High-intensity exercise causes excess CO2 production. 
A)  Protein is only used during rest. 
B)  Protein contributes 25% to total energy expenditure. 
C)  The metabolic mixture comprises only carbohydrate and fat. 
D)  High-intensity exercise causes excess CO2 production.

Question 18

The value 4.2 kilocalorie represents the gross heat of combustion for a gram of carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The RQ for carbohydrate equals 1.00.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The coefficient of digestibility for protein exceeds that of lipid and carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

BMR relates directly to age and sex, averaging 5% to 10% lower in women than in men.

During activities ranging from rest to moderate aerobic activity, the RQ always reflects the oxidation of pure carbohydrate or pure fat.

An individual's caloric intake equals the sum of __________.

The respiratory quotient (RQ).

In a bomb calorimeter, __________.

Carbohydrates are readily available and easily metabolized by muscle.

The BMR is usually decreased with aging.

RQ calculation.

Two types of indirect calorimetry.

Dietary fiber reduces the coefficient of digestibility.

All energy-releasing reactions in the body ultimately depend on __________ use.

Net metabolizable energy value of typically consumed foods.

Respiratory quotient.

Only indirect calorimetry can directly estimate the power and capacity of the different energy systems.

Most common proteins contain approximately 16% nitrogen.

Nitrogen excretion.

Nonprotein RQ assumption.

The value 4.2 kilocalorie represents the gross heat of combustion for a gram of carbohydrate.

The RQ for carbohydrate equals 1.00.

The coefficient of digestibility for protein exceeds that of lipid and carbohydrate.

The Macronutrients

The Micronutrients and Water

Nutrient Digestion and Absorption

Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics

Macronutrient Metabolism

Making Informed and Healthful Nutritional

Nutritional Considerations for Intense

Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition

Physical Activity- Thermoregulation

Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Body Composition Assessment

Energy Balance, Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

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Exam 6: Measurement of Energy in Food

BMR relates directly to age and sex, averaging 5% to 10% lower in women than in men.

During activities ranging from rest to moderate aerobic activity, the RQ always reflects the oxidation of pure carbohydrate or pure fat.

An individual's caloric intake equals the sum of __________.

The respiratory quotient (RQ).

In a bomb calorimeter, __________.

Carbohydrates are readily available and easily metabolized by muscle.

The BMR is usually decreased with aging.

RQ calculation.

Two types of indirect calorimetry.

Dietary fiber reduces the coefficient of digestibility.

All energy-releasing reactions in the body ultimately depend on __________ use.

Net metabolizable energy value of typically consumed foods.

Respiratory quotient.

Only indirect calorimetry can directly estimate the power and capacity of the different energy systems.

Most common proteins contain approximately 16% nitrogen.

Nitrogen excretion.

Nonprotein RQ assumption.

The value 4.2 kilocalorie represents the gross heat of combustion for a gram of carbohydrate.

The RQ for carbohydrate equals 1.00.

The coefficient of digestibility for protein exceeds that of lipid and carbohydrate.

The Macronutrients

The Micronutrients and Water

Nutrient Digestion and Absorption

Nutrient Role in Bioenergetics

Macronutrient Metabolism

Making Informed and Healthful Nutritional

Nutritional Considerations for Intense

Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition

Physical Activity- Thermoregulation

Pharmacologic and Chemical Ergogenic

Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Evaluated

Body Composition Assessment

Energy Balance, Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

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