Question 1

Recent RDAs recommend an increase in ________ for children at the age of nine for proper growth and development and to prevent osteoporosis in later years.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamin D 
A)  calcium 
B)  iron 
C)  protein 
D)  vitamin D

Question 2

Some vitamins may be beneficial as antioxidants by protecting cells against free radical damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Increased LDL cholesterol is associated with heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Foods high in which substance should be consumed on a limited basis to maintain a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fat 
B)  minerals 
C)  fiber 
D)  vitamins 
A)  saturated fat 
B)  minerals 
C)  fiber 
D)  vitamins

Question 5

The storage form of glucose in muscle and liver cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  galactose. 
B)  lactose. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  lactic acid. 
A)  galactose. 
B)  lactose. 
C)  glycogen. 
D)  lactic acid.

Question 6

A visual guide developed by the USDA to depict healthy meal choices is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the Food Pyramid. 
B)  Recommended Daily Allowances. 
C)  MyPlate. 
D)  MyMeal. 
A)  the Food Pyramid. 
B)  Recommended Daily Allowances. 
C)  MyPlate. 
D)  MyMeal.

Question 7

Most of the fat stored in the body is classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipids. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  LDL. 
A)  phospholipids. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  triglycerides. 
D)  LDL.

Question 8

An essential amino acid

Accepted Answer

A)  can be synthesized in the body. 
B)  cannot be used for energy. 
C)  must be ingested in the diet. 
D)  is only present in soy products. 
A)  can be synthesized in the body. 
B)  cannot be used for energy. 
C)  must be ingested in the diet. 
D)  is only present in soy products.

Question 9

Which of the following comes from animal sources and is solid at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetable oil 
B)  unsaturated fat 
C)  saturated fat 
D)  starch 
A)  vegetable oil 
B)  unsaturated fat 
C)  saturated fat 
D)  starch

Question 10

Total daily fat intake should be what percentage of the total caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% or less 
B)  30-35% 
C)  35-40% 
D)  40-45% 
A)  30% or less 
B)  30-35% 
C)  35-40% 
D)  40-45%

Question 11

What are the roles of minerals in the body?

Accepted Answer

Minerals are chemical elements contained

Question 12

Dietary fat is the only source of linoleic acid and is essential in the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Any food product labeled "natural"
is made from organic ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the macronutrients, and why are they important to health?

Accepted Answer

Macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats,

Question 15

It is usually recommended that the increase in calories needed for exercise training should come from which of the following macronutrient sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  complex carbohydrate 
D)  equal portions of protein and carbohydrate 
A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  complex carbohydrate 
D)  equal portions of protein and carbohydrate

Question 16

Which of the following should make up most of the carbohydrates in a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  simple carbohydrates 
C)  complex carbohydrates 
D)  fructose 
A)  amino acids 
B)  simple carbohydrates 
C)  complex carbohydrates 
D)  fructose

Question 17

What are the basic guidelines for a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

The basic guidelines are:
• Consume an a

Question 18

Which of the following is believed to be linked to increased blood levels of total cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  unsaturated fats 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  saturated fats 
D)  protein 
A)  unsaturated fats 
B)  omega-3 fatty acids 
C)  saturated fats 
D)  protein

Question 19

Proteins are composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  triglycerides. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  fatty acids. 
C)  polysaccharides. 
D)  triglycerides.

Question 20

Carbohydrate provides 9 calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Recent RDAs recommend an increase in ________ for children at the age of nine for proper growth and development and to prevent osteoporosis in later years.

Some vitamins may be beneficial as antioxidants by protecting cells against free radical damage.

Increased LDL cholesterol is associated with heart disease.

Foods high in which substance should be consumed on a limited basis to maintain a healthy diet?

The storage form of glucose in muscle and liver cells is called

A visual guide developed by the USDA to depict healthy meal choices is known as

Most of the fat stored in the body is classified as

An essential amino acid

Which of the following comes from animal sources and is solid at room temperature?

Total daily fat intake should be what percentage of the total caloric intake?

What are the roles of minerals in the body?

Dietary fat is the only source of linoleic acid and is essential in the diet.

Any food product labeled "natural" is made from organic ingredients.

What are the macronutrients, and why are they important to health?

It is usually recommended that the increase in calories needed for exercise training should come from which of the following macronutrient sources?

Which of the following should make up most of the carbohydrates in a healthy diet?

What are the basic guidelines for a healthy diet?

Which of the following is believed to be linked to increased blood levels of total cholesterol?

Proteins are composed of

Carbohydrate provides 9 calories per gram.

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Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

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Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

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Exam 8: Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Recent RDAs recommend an increase in ________ for children at the age of nine for proper growth and development and to prevent osteoporosis in later years.

Some vitamins may be beneficial as antioxidants by protecting cells against free radical damage.

Increased LDL cholesterol is associated with heart disease.

Foods high in which substance should be consumed on a limited basis to maintain a healthy diet?

The storage form of glucose in muscle and liver cells is called

A visual guide developed by the USDA to depict healthy meal choices is known as

Most of the fat stored in the body is classified as

An essential amino acid

Which of the following comes from animal sources and is solid at room temperature?

Total daily fat intake should be what percentage of the total caloric intake?

What are the roles of minerals in the body?

Dietary fat is the only source of linoleic acid and is essential in the diet.

Any food product labeled "natural" is made from organic ingredients.

What are the macronutrients, and why are they important to health?

It is usually recommended that the increase in calories needed for exercise training should come from which of the following macronutrient sources?

Which of the following should make up most of the carbohydrates in a healthy diet?

What are the basic guidelines for a healthy diet?

Which of the following is believed to be linked to increased blood levels of total cholesterol?

Proteins are composed of

Carbohydrate provides 9 calories per gram.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters