Question 1

Which of the following athletes would benefit from using a sports drink to meet their hydration needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  a Little Leaguer 
B)  a weight lifter 
C)  a marathon runner 
D)  a gymnast 
A)  a Little Leaguer 
B)  a weight lifter 
C)  a marathon runner 
D)  a gymnast

Question 2

What does the most recent research suggest about the effectiveness of coconut water as an alternative to sports drinks or water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coconut water provides greater hydration than traditional sports drinks. 
B)  Coconut water more effectively improves exercise performance than water. 
C)  Sports beverages provide greater hydration than coconut water. 
D)  Coconut water is no more hydrating for athletes than plain water. 
A)  Coconut water provides greater hydration than traditional sports drinks. 
B)  Coconut water more effectively improves exercise performance than water. 
C)  Sports beverages provide greater hydration than coconut water. 
D)  Coconut water is no more hydrating for athletes than plain water.

Question 3

Why are infants at a greater risk for dehydration as compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  A smaller proportion of an infant's body weight is water. 
B)  Their ratio of body surface area to body core is smaller. 
C)  They excrete urine at a higher rate. 
D)  A baby's body has a weak response to heat and cold. 
A)  A smaller proportion of an infant's body weight is water. 
B)  Their ratio of body surface area to body core is smaller. 
C)  They excrete urine at a higher rate. 
D)  A baby's body has a weak response to heat and cold.

Question 4

The fluid found between cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymatic. 
B)  exogenous. 
C)  extracellular. 
D)  intracellular. 
A)  enzymatic. 
B)  exogenous. 
C)  extracellular. 
D)  intracellular.

Question 5

Drinking bottled water is safer and offers more health benefits than drinking from municipal water supplies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mary is a healthy college student. She weighs 120 pounds. Up to how much of her body weight could be made up of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 pounds 
B)  30 pounds 
C)  84 pounds 
D)  96 pounds 
A)  12 pounds 
B)  30 pounds 
C)  84 pounds 
D)  96 pounds

Question 7

The combined effects of the caffeine and other ingredients in energy drinks can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  increased blood pressure and heart rate. 
D)  skin rashes. 
A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  diarrhea. 
C)  increased blood pressure and heart rate. 
D)  skin rashes.

Question 8

Which of the following organs plays an important role in maintaining fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine 
B)  kidneys 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas 
A)  small intestine 
B)  kidneys 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreas

Question 9

Thirst is always the best indicator of a fluid imbalance in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The body's thirst mechanism is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  mouth. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  mouth.

Question 11

Heatstroke can be fatal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following contains the most caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  rooibos tea 
B)  black tea 
C)  green tea 
D)  white tea 
A)  rooibos tea 
B)  black tea 
C)  green tea 
D)  white tea

Question 13

Discuss three health benefits and three health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

Three health benefits associated with mo

Question 14

One effective strategy for helping someone who abuses alcohol to seek treatment is

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide excuses for the alcoholic's behavior. 
B)  to approach the person when intoxicated. 
C)  to give specific examples of negative consequences of the alcoholic's excessive drinking. 
D)  to protect the alcoholic from the consequences of alcohol abuse. 
A)  to provide excuses for the alcoholic's behavior. 
B)  to approach the person when intoxicated. 
C)  to give specific examples of negative consequences of the alcoholic's excessive drinking. 
D)  to protect the alcoholic from the consequences of alcohol abuse.

Question 15

Moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with a reduced risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  liver disease. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  liver disease. 
C)  type 2 diabetes. 
D)  cardiovascular disease.

Question 16

Why is alcohol NOT considered a nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol doesn't provide any kilocalories to the body. 
B)  Alcohol is inorganic. 
C)  Alcohol doesn't provide any vitamins. 
D)  Alcohol is not essential to the body's functioning. 
A)  Alcohol doesn't provide any kilocalories to the body. 
B)  Alcohol is inorganic. 
C)  Alcohol doesn't provide any vitamins. 
D)  Alcohol is not essential to the body's functioning.

Question 17

Nutrient-enriched flavored or "designer" waters have nutrient levels that are

Accepted Answer

A)  lower than the nutrient levels in foods. 
B)  substantially higher than the nutrient levels in foods. 
C)  evaluated and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
D)  optimal for reducing the risk of free radical damage. 
A)  lower than the nutrient levels in foods. 
B)  substantially higher than the nutrient levels in foods. 
C)  evaluated and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
D)  optimal for reducing the risk of free radical damage.

Question 18

Because water is capable of mixing and breaking apart a variety of compounds, it makes an excellent

Accepted Answer

A)  solvent. 
B)  diuretic. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  teratogen. 
A)  solvent. 
B)  diuretic. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  teratogen.

Question 19

How much fluid intake per day from water and other beverages is recommended for men?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.8 liters 
B)  2.0 liters 
C)  2.2 liters 
D)  3.0 liters 
A)  1.8 liters 
B)  2.0 liters 
C)  2.2 liters 
D)  3.0 liters

Question 20

The alcohol consumed by a lactating woman can pass into the breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following athletes would benefit from using a sports drink to meet their hydration needs?

What does the most recent research suggest about the effectiveness of coconut water as an alternative to sports drinks or water?

Why are infants at a greater risk for dehydration as compared to adults?

The fluid found between cells is called

Drinking bottled water is safer and offers more health benefits than drinking from municipal water supplies.

Mary is a healthy college student. She weighs 120 pounds. Up to how much of her body weight could be made up of water?

The combined effects of the caffeine and other ingredients in energy drinks can cause

Which of the following organs plays an important role in maintaining fluid balance?

Thirst is always the best indicator of a fluid imbalance in the body.

The body's thirst mechanism is located in the

Heatstroke can be fatal.

Which of the following contains the most caffeine?

Discuss three health benefits and three health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

One effective strategy for helping someone who abuses alcohol to seek treatment is

Moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with a reduced risk of

Why is alcohol NOT considered a nutrient?

Nutrient-enriched flavored or "designer" waters have nutrient levels that are

Because water is capable of mixing and breaking apart a variety of compounds, it makes an excellent

How much fluid intake per day from water and other beverages is recommended for men?

The alcohol consumed by a lactating woman can pass into the breast milk.

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Exam 8: Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Which of the following athletes would benefit from using a sports drink to meet their hydration needs?

What does the most recent research suggest about the effectiveness of coconut water as an alternative to sports drinks or water?

Why are infants at a greater risk for dehydration as compared to adults?

The fluid found between cells is called

Drinking bottled water is safer and offers more health benefits than drinking from municipal water supplies.

Mary is a healthy college student. She weighs 120 pounds. Up to how much of her body weight could be made up of water?

The combined effects of the caffeine and other ingredients in energy drinks can cause

Which of the following organs plays an important role in maintaining fluid balance?

Thirst is always the best indicator of a fluid imbalance in the body.

The body's thirst mechanism is located in the

Heatstroke can be fatal.

Which of the following contains the most caffeine?

Discuss three health benefits and three health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

One effective strategy for helping someone who abuses alcohol to seek treatment is

Moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with a reduced risk of

Why is alcohol NOT considered a nutrient?

Nutrient-enriched flavored or "designer" waters have nutrient levels that are

Because water is capable of mixing and breaking apart a variety of compounds, it makes an excellent

How much fluid intake per day from water and other beverages is recommended for men?

The alcohol consumed by a lactating woman can pass into the breast milk.

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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